December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Lot consists of (A) French Model 1774 bayonet with a deeply impressed "7" at base of the blade and a lighter "M" underneath, denoting Maryland use. Measures 14" down the blade, 17 - 1/2" to end of socket. CONDITION: Very good with even peppering throughout, essentially gunmetal grey, with some scattered darkness. (B) French 1771 bayonet with rotating collar. Blade with three deeply impressed characters at base, one appears to be "7". Measures 13 - 3/4" down the blade and 17 - 1/4" to end of socket. CONDITION: Very good, cleaned in the European style over some scattered darkness. Some minor discoloration and delamination to socket. (C) French 1763 socket bayonet with "A" and "7" at base of blade, makers mark on bridge between blade and socket, indistinct. Socket with an illegible numbering, appears to start with a "2" but balance obfuscated. Measures 13 - 3/4" down the blade, and 17 - 1/2" to end of socket. CONDITION: With a deep, rich chocolate patina throughout. Legends still visible, but somewhat softened. Socket possibly reduced.