Description: REFERENCE: “American Socket Bayonets and Scabbards” by Robert Reilly US Musket Conversion Bayonets Beginning late in the 1850s and continuing through the early months of the civil war, the vast majority of Model 1835/40 flintlock muskets were altered to percussion ignition. With the coming of the war, too, virtually all existing Model 1842 muskets were also pressed into service. Since many of these arms had been in storage for as long as two decades, it is reasonable to assume that bayonets for some of them had been lost or misplaced and that replacements were necessary. The influence of the Model 1855 blade is evident on these weapons, with their tapered shoulders replacing the original scalloped configuration. At least two variations of these bayonets exist, and are shown in B95 and B95A. They are extremely similar, with basically only their blade dimensions differing. That shown in B95 has a 17-3/4 x 29/32 inch blade with a 16-7/8 inch flace flute and a large "U.S." stamped near the shank. The other type, in B95A, has a 17-3/8 x 13/16 inch blade with a 15-15/16 inch fluteand again, the large "U.S." Other slight variations may exist. The preponderance of these bayonets are finished bright, but browned examples have been noted. The sockets on both are identical, each having a .846 inch bore; each being 2-5/8 inches long with a 1-1/16 inch muzzle length. As should be the case for bayonets for the Model 1835/40 and 1842 muskets, they are mortised for a bottom stud. A small eagle head is stamped in the locking ring of the former, and on the butt end of the latter, a small "I" appears. These bayonets are not common, very probably having been subjected to extensive field service during the early war years. DIMENSIONS (as measured by Seller) Total length: 523mm Socket Length: 67mm Blade Length: 456mm Socket Internal Diameter (forward end): 21.3mm Muzzle Length: 26.5mm Blade Width: 22mm Blade Thickness: 11.8mm MARKINGS/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Mortised for bottom stud mount Socket likely scavenged from 1835-42 musket bayonet Blade in the style of US M1855 with sloped shoulders Ricasso marked with large U.S. stamp CONDITION EXCELLENT! No nicks, dings bends, distortion or pitting damage. The bayonet has not been refurbished. It exhibits a relatively uniform mottled gray patina with no rust NOTE; This is not a common bayonet. They were throughly used throughout the civil war on M1835-42 Muskets fitted with bottom stud mount converted to percussion ignition.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Montgomery, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-28T16:50:28.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
