Bayonet?

[Keith123]

Found in New England woods. Blade 181/2" long and 31/2" at the widest section. Tubular part is 31/8" long. Any info or link would be appreciated!

 

[cw0909]

dang or, its late maybe someone else should look

Britain - Pattern 1853 Bayonet

finders

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1036276&d=1407717136

 

[Tnmountains]

Good results and good I.D cw0909 looks like the belgium model with the way the curve comes from the socket to the blade.

 

[Red James Cash]

Take a look where the flat part of the blade is closest to where the guns muzzle would be.there should be some markings,stamps.

 

[diggummup]

Good results and good I.D cw0909 looks like the belgium model with the way the curve comes from the socket to the blade.

Except the locking ring doesn't look right. The Belgian model looks tapered.

edit posted wrong photo

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

It appears to be a US Model-1855/1861 Springfield bayonet. A key ID clue is the rear ending of the blade's right-&-left EDGES gently taper inward and become very wide and FLAT for the last inch where the blade joins the "elbow." Compare that area on the digger's bayonet with the photos below.

Please pardon my lateness in replying... I've been away from home, with no internet access, since last Thursday, attending the Marietta GA civil war relic show. (While I was there, T-Net member Coily Girl and her husband stopped at my table and introduced themselves... very nice people.)

 

[Keith123]

Here it is all cleaned up. After electrolysis and paraffin bath

 

[mirage83]

Very, very nice Keith. Good features and the corrosion came off really clean. Definitely a keeper.

 

[diggummup]

It appears to be a US Model-1855/1861 Springfield bayonet. A key ID clue is the rear ending of the blade's right-&-left EDGES gently taper inward and become very wide and FLAT for the last inch where the blade joins the "elbow." Come that area on the digger's bayonet with the photos below.

Please pardon my lateness in replying... I've been away from home, with no internet access, since last Thursday, attending the Marietta GA civil war relic show. (While I was there, T-Net member Coily Girl and her husband stopped at my table and introduced themselves... very nice people.)

Makes much more sense too considering where it was found.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Keith,that is a real treasure right there being US made and being fully intact. I think you cleaned it just the right amount.George,it was a pleasure to meet you as well and I started a thread about meeting you a few days ago. Glad you and Steve made it home safe and sound.

 

[cw0909]

i was going by the length stated 181/2", from the 2 i posted, the
Britain Pattern 1853 is off, the closest i can see to a 181/2" / 18.50
are some 18.25.
Bayonets Listed by Overall Length

the 2 i posted
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Belgium M1867/41 Albini-Braendlin Blade Length is, 18.25
Bayonets of Belgium


Britain Pattern 1853 Blade Length 17.25
Bayonets of Britain: 1700 through the First World War
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[Keith123]

It appears to be a US Model-1855/1861 Springfield bayonet. A key ID clue is the rear ending of the blade's right-&-left EDGES gently taper inward and become very wide and FLAT for the last inch where the blade joins the "elbow." Compare that area on the digger's bayonet with the photos below. Please pardon my lateness in replying... I've been away from home, with no internet access, since last Thursday, attending the Marietta GA civil war relic show. (While I was there, T-Net member Coily Girl and her husband stopped at my table and introduced themselves... very nice people.)

Thank you for taking the time write such a detailed description.

 

[Keith123]

The socket diameter is .77". With socket
diameter and everybody's input, looks to me like it does match the Model 1855/1865 Springfield. Thank you all for the help with identification!

 

[Keith123]

The socket diameter is .77". With socket diameter and everybody's input, looks to me like it does match the Model 1855/1865 Springfield. Thank you all for the help with identification!

Correction - 1855/1861