[See Hardin, The American Bayonet, p. 101, fig. 2] Maker-mark: “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mass.”  Inspector mark, reverse ricasso: “USN/ C.G.S. / 1871”.

Straight spear-pointed blade, 20.125” in length, 1.125” in width, .33” thick. Markings lightly worn, but entirely legible. Bright blade exhibits light patches of condensation spotting. Brass fish-scale hilt terminates in a sharp bird’s head pommel, and has pair of Dahlgren naval guns superimposed upon a kedge anchor within a circular, stippled background. Lightly nicked with stamped “s” on cross guard.

Black leather scabbard with brass mountings, obverse-side throat frog, & square-toed drag. Leather is bright & strong, with light cracking. Brass exhibits smooth medium coppery patina. VG overall, and a fine collector’s piece.   Navy Rolling block bayonets are scarce.

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