Civil War bayonet?

[mglentz4125]

Digging in and around a 1800's foundation I unearthed a very long bayonet. I was beyond shocked as this is not something I was expecting to find (will look good in the relic room)

 

[CRUSADER]

Nice, in good condition as well.

 

[RVRoamer76]

Excellent recovery. Looks to be in good condition. Congrats on the find.

 

[BennyV]

Nice!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

Digging in and around a 1800's foundation I unearthed a very long bayonet. I was beyond shocked as this is not something I was expecting to find (will look good in the relic room)View attachment 2025967View attachment 2025968View attachment 2025969View attachment 2025970View attachment 2025971

What a find! You must have been quite surprised...very cool!

 

[vpnavy]

I searched the net and found this: Bayonet Identification Guide. Might help you...

 

[Silvermonkey]

That's in really remarkable shape. Great find.

 

[old texan]

outstanding-thanks for posting

 

[Rhapsody]

Digging in and around a 1800's foundation I unearthed a very long bayonet. I was beyond shocked as this is not something I was expecting to find (will look good in the relic room)View attachment 2025967View attachment 2025968View attachment 2025969View attachment 2025970View attachment 2025971

I think the majority of civil war bayonettes had a flat blade that ran perindicular to the gunsight instaed of oriented blade up like yours, just a guess but thinking yours is earlier...incredible condition though if no electrolysys done yet

 

[Trezurehunter]

Excellent find. That will without a doubt look good in your relic room.

 

[Gare]

AMAZING find thanks for posting !!!

 

[mglentz4125]

I searched the net and found this: Bayonet Identification Guide. Might help you...

thank you!!!