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Item Code: 218-580
This bayonet is an original American Civil War “Zouave” style saber bayonet. The total length of this bayonet is 24 ¾” while the graceful-looking blade itself is about 20” long. Issued with the Remington “Zouave” Rifle, a.k.a. United States Percussion Model 1863 Rifle. The bayonet was primarily intended for issue to the Federal infantryman.
The 4 ¾” long all-brass cast hilt is secured to the blade via a single transverse steel pin through the guard. Ribbed brass grip area displays very little wear. Upper top flat of grip area stamped with “BH” just to the rear of the guard. Blade has a spotty light gray color and is unmarked. The brass cross guard is stamped with sub-inspector mark of “C” on one side and “L” on the other. [JET] [ph:L]
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