November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Lot consists of: (A) French & Indian War era French bayonet circa 1754. Plain socket with 3-step slot, rounded neck with slight curve. 6 - 1/2" top face fuller on blade measuring 14". Overall length 17" with a 2 - 1/2" socket. (B) M1795 socket bayonet marked "US" with an "M" inspector stamp underneath signifying a state of Maryland contract. 3" socket, 17 - 3/4" overall with a 14" blade that features an uneven 6" face fuller. (C) Nice example of an early State of Maryland "M" marked US M1798 contract socket bayonet. Cut for a top stud with a 17 - 1/2" overall length, 2 - 1/2" socket and a 14" blade. (D) State of Maryland contract M1798 contract bayonet. "M" marked blade measuring 17 - 1/2" overall with a 14" blade. CONDITION: 2 are turned dark oiled brown with other two cleaned to overall grey. Some light pitting, but overall a nice lot with desirable markings. BRM.