BRAZILIAN LIGHT MINIE RIFLE SABER BAYONET

BRAZILIAN LIGHT MINIE RIFLE SABER BAYONET

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Item Code: 2026-2035

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This bayonet was made to accompany one of the most attractive of the percussion rifles used during the American Civil War. The Brazilian Light Minié Rifle, manufactured by the O.P. Drissen company of Liège, was a unique combination of the features found on the British Enfield short rifles and the French Light Minié rifle.

This saber bayonet measures nearly 28 ½” long. The blade measures 23 ¾” and features a wide stopped fuller, a narrow fuller, and a false edge running along the top for approximately 6” from the tip. The blade finish is semi-bright in areas, with scattered mottling and light pitting as shown. The ricasso on either side is unmarked.

The cross guard is of iron and is 4 ¼” wide. A “9” and “2” are noted as stamped into the part. The upper half features a muzzle ring topped by a forward facing quillion. The lower portion also has a forward facing quillion on the end.

The ribbed grip is of cast brass, with no obvious sub-inspection stampings. A channel runs the entire length of the grip. The spring catch and button are present and show light surface oxidation. The brass is untarnished, with small dings and dents scattered across the surface.  The retention spring and button release are complete and present, though the spring has been attached (period done) by a non-standard pin instead of a usual screw.

The consensus is that the US Government purchased around 6,000 of these rifles. There are images of Civil War troops with Brazilian rifles. A photo of three US Engineers with rifles and these saber bayonets even shows the distinctive brass US Eagle wrist shields. Occasionally, these weapons show up with state of Ohio ownership marks.

This is a really nice example of an imported saber bayonet, for a rifle used mostly by US troops in the Western Theater.    [cm] [ph:L]

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