US CIVIL WAR NAVY DAHLGREN BOWIE BAYONET.

Rare Pattern 1861 Dahlgren bowie bayonet, often referred to as the Plymouth Naval Rifle Bowie Knife Bayonet. Designed in 1856 by US Navy Admiral John A. B. Dahlgren for use aboard his ship, the USS Plymouth, this pattern of knife bayonet replaced the saber-style bayonet. These bayonets were produced for the US Navy by Ames Mfg. Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts, in September 1861. This example is marked “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE, MASS.” on the obverse ricasso and dated "1861" on the reverse ricasso. The bayonet features an unfullered, bowie style, spear point blade that remains bright with scattered freckling. The hilt is of heavy brass with one-piece pommel, guard, and back strap that exhibit a pleasing patina with scattered light blemishes. One-piece walnut finger grooved grip. The bayonet is complete with its leather scabbard that exhibits light crazing but remains firm. Brass mounts with pleasing patina. CONDITION: Good.

Item Dimensions: L: 17 - 1/2"

Name

Value

Blade Length

12"

Overall Length

16 - 1/2"