3 knives found today

SkyPirate · Jan 19, 2013

CW bayonet handle

I found a soild brass handle from a bayonet, a pocket knife with bakelite handle and a handle from a straight kinfe. All found around the same old homesite.
The sword handleis pretty nicked up, I am unable to find any markings on it. I was considering cleaning it with brass cleaner but changed my mind.

Sc14fan · Jan 19, 2013

Nice finds!!

Pulltab Parson · Jan 19, 2013

NICE! The Bayonet looks to be WWI, probably fit a Springfield 1903. great Job! :hello2:

rustydigger · Jan 19, 2013

The other semi complete is a kampking

Elliott Ness · Jan 19, 2013

I really like the bayonet handle. Very nice.

birdman · Jan 19, 2013

That handle will be great in a shadow box. Really nice.

Pulltab Parson · Jan 19, 2013

hey sky, It's Civil War era, here is a link to one being sold on Ebay. Nice Find!
US USA Civil War Bayonet Fighting Knife w Scabbard | eBay

screwynewy · Jan 19, 2013

Congrats Joe. That bayonette handle is a better find than I thought if it is really CW period. Good job!

Toby1858 · Jan 19, 2013

Good find! :thumbsup:

Ron P · Jan 20, 2013

Joe it appears to be a US M1862 Zouave, see the link: American Bayonets - The United States

HISPAN · Jan 20, 2013

awesome Bayonet ....congrats ! :thumbsup:

Jarl · Jan 20, 2013

Cool handle!

SkyPirate · Jan 20, 2013

Found near this chimney.

Found near this chimney, I am guessing someone brought it home from the war, probably chopped something with it and broke the blade and threw out the handle.