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ARTIFACT:
This is a Model 1816 United States socket bayonet with a scarce scabbard. This type of bayonet was manufactured to be used with the .69 calibre flintlock musket model of the same year. This model was produced for just over two decades beginning in 1818 and had a distinctive point like no other bayonet up until then or since. The bayonet looks to have an inspectors' mark in the location of the earlier vintage bayoneton the neck.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1818-1825.
SIZE:
Bayonet: approximately 18-3/4" in length and 2-1/2" in width (blade only: 1" x 15-3/4"); scabbard: approximately 21-1/2" in length and 3" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Steel, leather, brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Socket; disc fastener holding scabbard onto hanger.
MARKINGS:
"US" arsenal mark; 2 (inspector mark on neck).
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a 19th century bayonet collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP VHJX12 LDGEX8/12 SLBIEX4/14 TRAEJX8/14
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The bayonet is in good condition with one small hitch to the edge of the blade and light to medium wear and tarnish, The scabbard is very worn and extremely delicate but intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
