Civil War Bayonet

[kingpotatoman]

My dad bought me this “civil war bayonet” from chregslist for my birthday. My question is it even real? Any information on it?

 

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[Rookster]

Welcome to Tnet.

 

[gunsil]

It's real alright!! Whether it is CW is another story. It could be from a post CW trapdoor Springfield 45-70. You would need to measure the inside diameter of the tubular part to determine what rifle it went on.

 

[Hawks88]

Welcome to tnet from Niagara Falls.

 

[JoshW]

This link may help. It covers how to do the "penny test" to see if it is a Civil War bayonet or one from the Indian Wars (smaller caliber). Looks like a nice bayonet.
socket bayonet and scabbard civil war?help with id please - EDGED WEAPONS - U.S. Militaria Forum

Josh

 

[A2coins]

That's is a great relic there wow

 

[A2coins]

Also welcome to tnet Tommy from MI