Civil War Union Relic Bayonet for .58 Caliber Rifle Dug at Fredericksburg Battlefield Ca. 19

This is a Civil War Union Army bayonet for a .58 caliber rifle. The bayonet is a relic that was excavated at the Fredericksburg battlefield site circa 1900. Fredericksburg was a five-day battle that happened between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac a few weeks before Christmas, 186The soldier whose bayonet was unearthed was on the losing side for that meeting.

Circa Civil War.

Bayonet: approximately 20-3/4" in length and 7/8" in diameter at neck; blade only: 17-2/4" in length by 3/4" in width (at widest point).

Steel.

None.

Fredericksburg VA in whiteout.

This is from a Civil War US Army weapons collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX14 LAGEX9/14 SeBAEX2/16

7- (Very Fine-): The bayonet was excavated: has wear/oxidation.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.