This Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835 / 1842 42 smoothbore 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 20^th century. When the bayonet 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. This specimen is 19¼” long overall with a weight of 10 ounces. The tapered blade portion measures almost 16¼” long, ¾” wide, 3/8” thick, with a socket is 2 5/8” long and a bore diameter of .848.” US stamping on the flat shank is missing the “S.” Blade has been cleaned at one time and exhibits a dark finish with scattered areas of oxidation and pitting overall. Has a few edge nicks. Original Model 1835 socket bayonets saw extensive service during the Civil War.

The accompanying black leather scabbard is complete and in fair to good overall condition. Retains its brass tip tight to the body and the seven-rivet frog. Scabbard body has cracking overall but stitching tight. Leather frog is loose on the body and has areas of moderate flaking and cracking along with edge scuffing and some tearing.

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