December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A fine and early Land Pattern type bayonet of carbine bore, the blade 12-5/8 in. long blade, the shank affixed to the socket with "pointed shield" type platform. It is contained in its original, undecorated scabbard of blackened leather, the flat of the bayonet corresponding to the seamed side of the scabbard, on which the brass hook is affixed to the left of seam and with its original brass finial still attached at the tip. A hard-to-find carbine or fusil bayonet within an equally-rare scabbard. CONDITION: The bayonet very good, with a pleasing pewter tone overall; the scabbard near excellent.