U.S. MODEL 1835/1842 SOCKET BAYONET

U.S. MODEL 1835/1842 SOCKET BAYONET

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$200.00

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Item Code: 2026-1209

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This Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835/42 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 U.S. Ordnance Department until the beginning of the 20th century. When the bayonet is fixed on the muzzle, the shank sits at a right angle to the socket, setting the blade away from the bore of the musket.

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 approximately 20.75” long overall, with a tapered blade portion measuring about 18.5” long. The socket is 2.66” long. Stamped into the flat on top of the blade is a strong “US”. Locking ring moves freely. Blade is pewter toned with scattered patches of darker age spotting. No edge nicks.

Over 300,000 of the Model 1835/1842 socket bayonets were produced and most saw extensive service.

Recently acquired from the “Old Stone House Museum” in Windsor, NY.  Blue museum sticker with “SHM / E-64” on blade and comes with museum envelope and cards.   [jet][ph:L]

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