July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022
These sword bayonets were produced from 1847 through 1856 for the Springfield Model 1847 Sappers & Miners musketoon, of which only 830 total arms were manufactured. Designed by N.P. Ames, Jr., the M1847 Sappers & Miners Bayonet is based on the US M1832 Foot Artillery sword that was already in production at their factory. Using the sword as basis for the design, the bayonet could not only be used as a weapon, but an all purpose tool as well. The bayonet from features a 21 - 3/4" double edged blade with a single stopped fuller. The ricasso is appropriately marked "US" on the obverse, and "N.P. AMES / CABOTVILLE" on the reverse. The handle is of cast brass with simulated scales and a thick crossguard ending on each side with teardrop shaped quillons. The right side boasts a brass ring-socket that slides onto the musketoon barrel with a rotating steel locking ring and a swelled pommel which contains a slot for the bayonet lug. Complete with its black leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a light gray patina with scattered areas of pitting. Very good edge with no nicks. The hilt exhibits a pleasing patina with scattered age spots. Rotating steel locking ring functions properly. The scabbard mounts retain all of the original retaining rivets and remain secured to the scabbard body. Mounts exhibit various scratches and scuffs. The scabbard body remains firm with 1 significant bend toward the tip and smaller creases and cracks. Overall good. A very nice example of a desirable bayonet. JLD