Listed here is a rare, original Pattern 1861 'Dahlgren' bowie knife often referred to as the Plymouth Naval Rifle Bowie Knife Bayonet. Designed in 1856 by U.S. Navy Admiral John A. B. Dahlgren for use aboard his ship, the USS Plymouth, this Ames-marked knife replaced the saber-style bayonet that was first issued with the Plymouth Whitney Rifle musket. The Dahlgren bowie knife bayonet is considered to be one of the best bayonet designs of the nineteenth century.

Produced for the Navy by well-known arms maker Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts in September 1861, this finely-crafted edged weapon features an unfullered, bowie-shaped, spear point blade 12 1/8" long with a modified clipped point tip on the obverse side. Still quite sharp, the hefty, 3/8" thick steel blade is in excellent condition with just scattered areas of surface rust pitting. Knife has a one-piece pommel, guard and back strap of heavy brass with a one-piece walnut grip fitted between the pommel back strap and the guard. Base of the brass pommel is stamped with the government armory sub-inspector's initials "DR" (David Rice - ASI), in a small oval. All brass has acquired dark bronze patina with a few dark oxidation spots scattered about between the light dings and scuffmarks. Bottom of the walnut grip features four finger grooves for a positive grasp. Brass hilt is secured to the grips by a long brass wood screw vertically traversing the hilt.

Admiral Dahlgren's own description of this foreboding weapon states "The special bayonet is a short, broad and stout knife of the well known bowie-pattern, the principal use of which I designed to be in the hand in close conflict as in boarding." Stamped on the center obverse ricasso is the markings "U.S.N. / D.R. / 1863" while the reverse ricasso bears the maker's three-line mark of "AMES MFG & CO / CHICOPEE / MASS". The accompanying original, rare leather scabbard is unmarked and in good condition with one crease or weak area 6 ¾" from the tip. Throat and tip are constructed of brass while the sheath portion is of black bridle leather. Leather surface exhibits very slight crazing with all stitching tight and strong. Brass throat collar tightly secured with four thin brass rivets. Brass tip is just slightly loose. Here is a fine opportunity to own a rare and unique edged weapon specimen of the American Navy in the Civil War.

(E2126) $2,250.00

Blade measures 19.75" in length, 1 1/16" wide and 5/16" thick. Unstopped fuller measuring 13.5". 4.875" brass hilt of flat bird's head pommel pattern. No markings. [See Hardin, AMERICAN BAYONET, p. 97, variation 3] Bayonet adapter, designed to fit over front sight of 1841 "Mississippi" & "Fayetteville" rifles, measuring 1" in diameter, w/ following side marking: "BG & M/ Richmond, VA/ Sept. 2, 1861" [See Hardin, p. 95]. Leather scabbard cut from naval cutlass scabbard, measuring 21", fitted w/brass stud and drag. Leather belt frog, w/buckled lea. strap, fitted to scabbard stud.

Bayonet blade exhibits a splotchy dark gray blade w/medium pitting, & traces of grime. Brass hilt displays a dark coppery patina, as does bayonet "adapter", which exhibits numerous nicks on the spring-release side of the bird's head pommel. Scabbard is intact, though fragile, displaying much cracking and some flaking, along w/one "struck" spot four inches from drag. The stud and drag exhibit medium coppery patina, with the latter somewhat dinged. Else VG.

With its B, G & M-marked adapter, this is one scarce, highly desirable Confederate bayonet.

(169-111) ORIGINALLY $8,500.00
REDUCED TO $6,000.00

Offered is a Confederate saber type bayonet manufactured by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond Va. This bayonet, which was designed to be used with an adapter, attached to the barrel. It is 24-5/8 inches in length with a 19-3/4 inch blade with a 13-inch fuller. The steel blade has a dusky gray patina with areas of pitting. The grip is cast in one piece of brass. The bottom of the quillion is stamped wit the number 50 and VII is scratched on the grip.

(558-62) ORIGINALLY $2,250.00
REDUCED TO $1,850.00

This is the standard bayonet for the Pattern 1856 Enfield Short Rifle. With the increasing demand for British guns by both sides at the outbreak of the war, many British gun manufactures contracted firms in Belgium and Germany to manufacture bayonets. This particular bayonet is marked on the ricasso with a knight's head symbol, which is the symbol of Kirschbaum and Bremshey, Solingen, Germany. On the top of the blade is a crown over "S" and "18" which is the inspector's stamp. Also engraved on the pommel is the number 650 which is a confederate shipping inventory number. It also has the number "25" which was used to match the bayonet to a specific gun. The condition is near mint and it includes a leather scabbard and buff leather frog in the same condition.

(E2138) ORIGINALLY $2,250.00
REDUCED TO $1,950.00

[See The Bayonet Book, by Watts & White, p. 372, fig. 765]. Medium gray blade measures 27" in length, 1.5" in width, w/government marking on obverse ricasso. Exhibits dark spots throughout the blade, through the point, along w/a few very small dings. Muzzle ring and iron basket intact and in good condition. Checkered compressed leather grips are tight and intact Handle rivets and leaf spring are good. Pommel and basket are made of iron with a brown lightly rusted patina. Pommel is marked with the number 9 on the side.

The scabbard is made from black leather with an iron tip and throat with a frog stud. The metal has light surface rust that matches the bayonet. The stitching is tight. The top of the throat is stamped 951. Both the U.S. and C.S.A navies imported these bayonets that are for the Enfield short naval rifle.

(185-12) $950.00

This edged weapon is one of some 75,000 to 78,000 cutlass sword bayonets produced at Solingen, Prussia for the British government between September 1859 and July 1864. Made to fit the muzzleloading P1858 British Enfield Naval rifles ordered from Birmingham, England and Liege, Belgium, these P1859 cutlass sword bayonets and their rifles were not interchangeable. Ordered from various Solingen firms such as Wyersberg, Holler, Schitlzler & Kirschbaum and others, the P1858 cutlass bayonet had three patterns approved starting in April 1859.

This bayonet specimen is the second pattern approved soon after that date and features grips of heavy, checkered, black leather riveted to the tang. Leather is strong and tight with just very minor scuffing. Grips are protected by a wide, tapered steel basket with a very heavy, unfullered steel blade that measures 27" long, 1½" wide and is almost straight with just a slight curve. Located on the hilt of this cutlass bayonet is an iron muzzle ring that is flush to the back of the grips. Blade tip features a 11" long false edge on each side. Entire blade surface is dark and mottled with rust oxidation four small edge nicks visible. Reverse ricasso exhibits a maker's stamp, hard to discern, while the blade's obverse is blank. Blade back is stamped with the small imprint of the English viewer's (inspector) mark of an "S" with the individual viewer's number beneath. Another viewer mark is seen on the obverse side of the steel pommel and on the pommel cap. Pommel is grooved on the top flat to lock onto the rifle. A 2½" long, iron leaf spring secured by a screw is fitted flush into the grips and pommel. In addition, the pommel features what appear to be shipping manifest numbers "4 4 0" hand-stamped on the left side just left of the leaf spring push button. No scabbard. This cutlass sword bayonet is a seldom-seen edged weapon in very good overall condition with possible Confederate service.

(172-1814) $1,950.00

This is an example of the rare Model 1819 Hall bayonet. The bayonet has a dusky peppery patina. The unmarked face is 15 inches in length. The bayonet has a bridge slot that is the difference from this bayonet and the Model 1816. The black flutes are deeply hollow ground through the elbow and it has two nicks on the blade edge.

(123-6185) $525.00

This is an example of the rare Model 1819 Hall bayonet. The bayonet has a dusky peppery patina. The unmarked face is 15-7/8 inches in length. The bayonet has a bridge slot that is the difference from this bayonet and the Model 1816. The black flutes are deeply hollow ground through the elbow.

(123-6200) $495.00

General John Jacobs, an eccentric British officer, designed the Jacob's double barrel rifle sometime in the 1850's. Jacob decided, in 1858, to raise a battalion of native riflemen to be armed with his double gun. The men were also to be issued an unusual sword bayonet with a 30-inch-long blade, patterned after the Scottish basket-hilt broadsword. The unit was to be called "Jacob's Rifles," Offered is one of the bayonets for his rifle. The blade is 30 ½ inches in length with two blood grooves has some pitting near the point. Checkered leather grips are very fine. Push button functions perfect. Steel basket hilt is pitted overall, which is common. Nice untouched bayonet untouched.

(172-1734) $1,995.00

(603-01) $200.00

(603-02) $175.00

This is an example Model 1867 Peabody bayonet. The Peabody bayonets are very similar to the Model 1873 but the bore is smaller. This bayonet has a bright polished patina. The unmarked face is 17-3/4 inches in length.

(123-6213) $165.00

This is an example of the Remington-Keene bayonet. These were designed to be carried beneath the rifle barrel instead of to the side. This bayonet has a dark dusky peppery patina with traces of original blue finish. The face is stamped U.S. and the blade is 18-1/4 inches in length.

(123-6233) $295.00

Besides the markings, the Sharps bayo differs from the M1855 by having a higher bridge for clearance over the front sight. The flat of the blade shoulder on the weapon bears no stampings as usual. Muzzle area of the socket near the neck is stamped "C & Co" for Collins and Company and shows slight rust pitting. A small inspector stamp "M" is also found on the bayonet's shank. Triangular blade exhibits a tapered, spear shape and has a socket locking ring that helps secure the bayonet to the rifle / musket at the muzzle. This handsome specimen is 21" long overall with an 18" x ¾" wide blade that tapers to a point. Socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of .82". Blade, which does not appear to have been cleaned displays a dark gray mottled finish with a scattered speckles of peppery pitting and dark oxidation overall. No edge nicks. No scabbard.

This style bayonet is known to have been used not only on the Sharps New Model 1863 and 1865 rifles and the Model 1841 rifles, but also on the Confederate Fayetteville rifle as well. The main difference being their individual bore diameters. A fine, rare Sharps New Model Rifle 'Collins & Co.' bayonet specimen that would compliment any US military edged weapon display or bayonet collection.

(490-67) $495.00

This is the saber bayonet used on the model 1860 Sharps rifle. This one was manufactured by Ames. The recurved 21-13/16 inch blade is 1-1/4 inches thick. It has a gunmetal gray patina with some dark age spots, but no nicks on the cutting edge. The fuller is 14-3/4 inches in length. The blade is stamped "1861 on the obverse ricasso and "AMES MFG. Co. / CHICOPP / MASS " on the reverse. The brass hilt is 4-7/8 inches long and has been polished to a semi-bright finish.

(558-357) ORIGINALLY $975.00
REDUCED TO $750.00

This Federal accoutrement is an original and handsome angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835 / 42 musket. The term 'angular bayonet' refers to the type most commonly used by infantry soldiers. The importance of this bayonet lies in the fact that it set the precedent for virtually all subsequent socket bayonets produced for the US Ordnance Department until the beginning of the 20th century. When the bayo is fixed on the muzzle, the shank of this edged weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. This triangular blade exhibits a spear shape and has a locking ring at the socket that secured the bayonet to the musket's front sight. Handsome and nicely finished, this specimen is 20 5/8" long overall with a weight of 11 ounces. The tapered blade portion measures almost 18 7/8" long, ¾" wide, 3/8" thick and the socket is 2 5/8" long with a bore diameter of .848". A thin "U.S." is stamped into the flat shank. Locking ring strong. Blade bears a semi-bright finish with scattered speckles of light peppery pitting overall. No edge nicks. Original Model 1835 / 1842 socket bayonets produced number over 300,000 units and most saw extensive service during the Civil War. This fine M1835 / 1842 bayonet specimen would make a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display.

(123-6219) $295.00

Bright, clean piece, measuring 22.125" in length, w/crisp "U.S." marking & smooth-moving locking ring. Leather scabbard is structurally strong w/slight flaking in spots along triangular edges. Brass tip has smooth coppery patina & is securely fastened. Buff leather belt loop moderately stiff, but is in very good condition, w/ 7 secure brass rivets. Superb display combination.

(E2054) $595.00

Presented here, in fine condition, is an original, black bridle leather scabbard that housed the US Model 1855 triangular socket bayonet. This early scabbard is in fine condition and comes complete with its eight-rivet buff leather frog and its brass tip. Black leather body is strong with just very minor crazing and flaking. Buff frog is excellent plus. Brass tip with the finial-style point is unbent and tightly secured to the leather body via four small copper rivets at the upper portion. Brass has a shiny, bronze sheen with a mild patina. Scabbard bears no maker's marks or stampings. This original M1855 triangular socket bayonet scabbard makes a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display or collection.

(123-6449) $300.00

(172-1926) $450.00

This is one of thousands of Model 1855 bayonets produced for the government by Collins and Company during the Civil War. Overall the bayonet is 20 ½ inches with a 17 ¾ inch blade. In addition to the US stamped on the fuller, it has C & Co on the face side of the socket. Patina is a dusky gray/ brown peppery finish.

(558-232) $200.00

Presented here, in good condition, is an original, US Model 1855 socket bayonet in its original black bridle leather scabbard. These socket bayonets were made for the .58 caliber rifle / muskets and saw service from 1855 through the end of the Civil War. The term 'angular socket bayonet' refers to the type used by infantry soldiers. Shank of this "U.S." marked weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle. Triangular blade exhibits a tapered, spear shape and has a socket locking ring that helps secure the bayonet to the rifle / musket at the muzzle. This handsome specimen is almost 20 7/8" long, ¾" wide and tapers to a point. Socket is 3" long with a bore diameter of 5/8". Blade, which appears to have been cleaned at one time displays a light gray shiny finish with a few tiny speckles of light peppery pitting overall. No edge nicks. The matching leather scabbard, with its black leather frog with two copper rivets and tapered brass tip, is complete and in good condition. Brass tip appears to have been glued to the tip of the scabbard body from an old repair. Body has no flaking but does have some very minor surface cracking. This fine bayonet specimen with its original leather scabbard would make a wonderful addition to any early US military edged weapon display or collection.

(362-202) $325.00

Presented here, in excellent original condition, is an original, buff and black bridle leather scabbard that housed the US Model 1855 socket bayonet. This early bayonet scabbard is in superb original condition and comes complete with a buff leather frog dyed black attached to a black bridle leather scabbard body. The buff frog is strongly secured to the body via eight-copper rivets. A light trace of the government inspector's stamping is visible on the buff leather frog, as is a maker's stamp that is illegible. Tapered scabbard body measures 18½" long and has a triangular shaped cavity to accept the M1855 angular bayonet. The triangular brass tip on the scabbard is tightly attached with four small brass nails. Scabbard body shows no signs of surface cracking but does has slight scuffing. Leather is strong and sound. With an original M1855 bayonet added to this extra fine original bayonet scabbard, one has an outstanding US military bayonet display.

(E2060) $395.00

This is the 8 rivet example and has a buff leather frog. Light makers stamp on frog. Good condition with some light crackling to the body surface. A little heavier near throat area. Body slightly curved.

(123-6446) $165.00

This is the 8 rivet example and has a buff leather frog. Good condition with some light crackling to the body surface.

(123-6447) $175.00

Presented here, in excellent original condition, is an original, buff and black bridle leather scabbard that housed the US Model 1855 socket bayonet. This early bayonet scabbard is in fine condition and comes with its original buff leather frog dyed black and attached to a black bridle leather scabbard body. The stiff buff frog is tightly secured to the body via seven-copper rivets. One copper rivet is missing from the frog. The strong, triangular and tapered scabbard body measures 18½" long and has a like-shaped cavity to accept the M1855 angular bayonet. The triangular brass tip on the scabbard is still tightly attached with four small brass nails. Scabbard body exhibits just light surface scuffing but no crazing or flaking. An excellent condition Federal leather accoutrement.

(492-22) $295.00

This is an example of the model 1851 cadet bayonet. This is the only American bayonet which has shoulders on the socket both in the front and rear. This bayonet has a semi bright dusky peppery patina. The face is stamped U.S. and the blade is 14-15/32 inches in length.

(123-6189) $495.00

Overall length is 20-7/8 inches with a 17 7/8 inch fluted blade that has a US stamped on the face. The socket is 3 inches in length. The M1816 style socket is three inches long and T mortised for a top stud and no locking ring. Very good to excellent condition.

(548-141A) $250.00

(E938) $100.00

(M4738) $15.00

(594-33) $75.00

(603-05) $75.00

Blades are steel - well made - and triangular. The blades are usually marked on the back-edge with the arsenal, month, and year of manufacture. This is done in engraved cursive fashion and this one is engraved, "Mre d' Armes de Tulle, Novembre 1880". The scabbard is blued sheet-rolled steel, semi-oval, tubular, with a ball finial. Some surface rust on the scabbard.

(594-35) $65.00

Blades are steel - well made - and triangular. The blades are usually marked on the back-edge with the arsenal, month, and year of manufacture. This is done in engraved cursive fashion and this one is engraved, "Mre d' Armes de Tulle, Novembre 1878". Both the bayonet and scabbard are marked 45218. The scabbard is blued sheet-rolled steel, semi-oval, tubular, with a ball finial.

(603-03) $65.00

Blades are steel - well made - and triangular. The blades are usually marked on the back-edge with the arsenal, month, and year of manufacture; this is done in engraved cursive fashion. This one is marked "Mre d' Armes de St. Etienne Fevier 1881". The bayonet and scabbard are both stamped 51943. The scabbard is blued sheet-rolled steel, semi-oval, tubular, with a ball finial.

(603-04) $65.00

Bayonet for the Revolutionary War British "Brown Bess" Musket. The bayonet has a dark brown patina with areas of heavy pitting. The socket is 4 inches in length and the blade length is 17 inches. Stamped on the face is the number 4576.

(123-6184) $295.00

Stamped with the initials "NC" in conjunciton with the large "US". Possibly North Carolina or just an inspector's mark. Light pitting over entire blade.

(E1978) $295.00

Circa 1880s/90s. Ricasso maker-mark: "Fabrica de Toledo". Measures 15.5" in total length, w' 4" dark plug handle, and 10" blade. "S" shaped, white metal knuckle guard. Red felt washer. This single edged, clipped pointed blade was blade produced commercially in 19th century not as a bayonet but as a hunting knife w/ "Bowie" configuration---(See Watts & White, THE BAYONET BOOK, p.247, pl. 550]. Blade exhibits medium tarnish & a series of nicks along its cutting edge. Knuckle guard exhibits light tarnish. Plug handle slightly loose. Else VG. An attractive, interesting blade. Solid "Toledo" maker-mark.

(2-554) ORIGINALLY $450.00
REDUCED TO $350.00

This early uniform accoutrement is a white buff leather frog that is in almost mint condition. Though not sure what this piece was used with, we feel that this frog is most likely early militia, and was fitted with a bayonet and scabbard. Artifact is unmarked but is extremely well made with heavy stitching throughout and copper rivets. Specimen measures 9" high x 2½" at the widest point and has a narrow (1¼") belt loop at the top for a waist belt. The leather device extends downward to the frog's preformed pocket to accept the bayo, probably the 'angular socket bayonet' with the triangular blade type used by infantry. A fine, original, white buff leather frog for a bayonet, this specimen would make a wonderful addition to any early U.S. military edged weapon display or collection.

(558-650) $225.00

Presented here, in excellent-plus condition is an original, buff and black bridle leather scabbard that housed the US Model 1855 saber bayonet. This early bayonet scabbard is in superb original condition with no flaking or cracking in the leather. Scabbard body measures 22¾" long including the brass throat collar and brass tip. All brass furniture wears a semi-bright bronze sheen and is tightly attached to the body with small brass or copper rivets. Scabbard body shows no signs of surface wear but does has some slight crazing in one spot below the throat collar. Leather is very strong and sound, as is the original stitching. This extra fine, original M1855 scabbard would make an outstanding addition to any US military bayonet display.

(558-78) $450.00