This Federal accoutrement is an original and handsome angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835 / 42 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 sits 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. Handsome and nicely finished, this specimen is 20 5/8” long overall with a weight of 11 ounces. The tapered blade portion measures almost 18 7/8” long, ¾” wide, 3/8” thick and the socket is 2 5/8” long with a bore diameter of .848”. Stamped into the flat shank are inspector marks “B / ME”. Locking ring strong. Blade has been cleaned and wears a semi-bright finish with scattered speckles of light peppery pitting overall. No edge nicks. Over 300,000 units of the Model 1835 / 1842 socket bayonets were produced and most saw extensive service.

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