US MODEL 1855 SOCKET BAYONET

US MODEL 1855 SOCKET BAYONET

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Item Code: 2026-2304

During the American Civil War, well over 1,000,000 US Model 1855 .58 Caliber Socket Bayonets were produced by the Springfield Armory and some two-dozen contractors. Most of these bayonets bear no distinguishing markings aside from a “US” stamp.

This socket bayonet was manufactured - or modified - from the period of 1855 to about 1872. The Model 1855 saw extensive action in the Civil War and probably more of these were used than all other bayonets of the period combined. They are typically American in design in that they do not have a blade "shoulder" and have deep fullers.

These are attached by fitting them over the barrel muzzle, and fastened into position by means of a mortise slot and locking ring.

Blade length is about 18" and muzzle ring diameter is 0.781" (internal); socket length is 3".

The flat is stamped “US” and “S” with a sunken dot stamp. Locking ring is present and functional. No scabbard. Machining marks are present on the interior of the socket. Much of the surface is somewhat bright with minimal localized light patina. Very light surface rust on the interior of the socket.

An excellent addition to any Civil War collection.   [cm] [ph:L]

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