Made for the Model 1860 Spencer Army rifle, this extremely scarce Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet in almost mint condition. Roy Marcot’s excellent book, Spencer Repeating Firearms, states that all ten thousand breechloading Spencer rifles contracted by the Ordnance Department were to be fitted with angular bayonets. The term ‘angular bayonet’ refers to the type commonly used by infantry soldiers. Shank of this completely unmarked weapon is at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the muzzle.

Triangular-sided blade has a spear shape and has a locking ring at the socket that secured the bayonet to the Spencer rifle front sight. Produced by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company, some 11,500 bayonets were made and all of them exhibit NO markings or stampings whatsoever. This spectacular brightly finished specimen is just over 21” long, ¾” wide, 3/8” thick and weighs 11 ounces. Socket, which is 3” long with a bore diameter of .813”, bears an absolutely stunning, shiny bright polished finish. Blade is matching with just tiny speckles of oxidation overall. No edge nicks.

Original socket bayonets for the Spencer Rifles are much sought after and most difficult to find in the collecting community today. This remarkable specimen, in super fine condition, would make an outstanding addition to any US military edged weapon display or accouterment collection.  [ra]

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