May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
Each bayonet with three length measurements recorded for each, O (overall), B (blade) and S (socket), as follows: 1) "Hessian"/German bayonet (O: 15 9/16", B: 11 3/16", S: 3 1/4") , engraved "NO. 253" on socket; 2) British carbine bayonet (O: 16", B: 12 7/8" S: 3 1/16"), '2' stamped at junction of elbow with blade and obscure mark stamped on blade; 4) American "shield-mount" bayonet (O: 16 1/8", B: 13 3/8", S: 2 1/2"), with leather scabbard within frog portion of bayonet belt; 5) French M1754 bayonet (O: 16 13/16", B: 13 5/8", S: 2 9/16") 6) British musket bayonet (O: 21", B: 16 1/2", S: 3 15/16"); and 7) British musket bayonet (O: 21 5/8". B: 17 1/8", S: 4"), with "crown/19" inspection mark and "I. SALTER" contractor's name stamped on flat of blade and issue markings on socket: "G/7" and "12". CONDITION: 1) light to moderate pitting overall; 2) period repair to socket; 3) applied socket ring partly detached, light to moderate pitting; 4) dull grey patina overall, leather good; 5) light to moderate pitting; 6) moderate to heavy pitting, light surface rust; and 7) dull grey patina overall, crisp markings. JLK
Blade Length
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Overall Length
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