December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
Lot consists of: (A) Saber bayonet for Colt alteration of the M1841 Mississippi Rifle with scabbard. These bayonets were used for the M1841 Mississippi Rifle with the Colt factory alteration of adding rear sights and bayonet lugs. The bayonet is marked "1861" on the ricasso and exhibits a dark gray patina. The bayonet exhibits a rough surface and has pitting throughout the length of the blade. The hilt is made of brass and is marked "W" followed by "679". Like the blade, the hilt also exhibits pitting, as well as dents and scratches. The bayonet is complete with its leather and brass scabbard. The scabbard exhibits cracks throughout the leather and there are some leather portions that have broken off. Despite the damage, the scabbard still appears to be somewhat sturdy. CONDITION: Good (B) P.S. Justice rifle sword bayonet with leather scabbard. These bayonets were produced by Philip S. Justice at the outbreak of the Civil War. The bayonet is marked "P.S. Justice / Philad" on the ricasso. The blade exhibits a nice gray patina with a smooth surface despite light pitting throughout the length. The brass hilt has a nice dark patina that displays no modern polish. The muzzle ring is marked "844" which would match the bayonet with the gun. Justice delivered 2,469 rifles with sword bayonets to Frankford Arsenal and this bayonet falls in that range. The bayonet is complete with its leather and brass scabbard. The scabbard displays leather loss and there are dents in the brass at the throat. CONDITION: Good (C) .69 cal. rifle bayonet, which according to a note attached to the muzzle ring, was recovered from a farm in Gettysburg in the 1970s. "U.S." marking is faintly present. The bayonet is in very poor condition, as to be expected of a ground dug relic. CONDITION: Relic. JD
Item Dimensions: Longest 31"
Blade Length
(A) 25 - 3/8" (B) 22 - 1/4" (C) 11 - 1/2"
Overall Length
(A) 30 - 3/8" (B) 27" (C) 13 - 3/4"