Civil War Era socket/lug bayonet (now only $195)

[Mitch W]

Ad Type

1. For Sale

Price

$295

Manufacturer

Other / Not Listed

City

Vancouver

State

Washington

Zip Code

98682

I've had this lug bayonet for probably nearly 20 years. It has spent most of its life with me, in a safe.

From the limited research I've been able to do, it's a bayonet made from 1850's to 1860's. It is marked with "US". I can't find any other markings.
This bayonet is probably in better condition than any I can find on the internet, anywhere. There's light surface rust in spots, and virtually no pitting. A couple of small dings. The bayonet lug is completely intact and functions as it should.

**** now asking only $195 *****

I'm asking $295 (Was $400). I would possibly consider trading for firearm related items. Possibly a small solar power set up (or parts used in solar power set ups) or possibly .380 auto, 5.7x28, .357 sig ammo.

In Vancouver, WA. Prefer local FTF. Will consider shipping at buyers expense. If local, will consider listed trades.

Thank you.

**** after a little more research (and some input from members), I believe this is an m1873 "trapdoor" bayonet (I hope I got that right), although it looks very close to an m1855. Mine is probably one of the best condition bayonets I've seen on the net.****

I'm asking $295 (now $195) for this bayonet. Pretty sure in this condition, it's a good deal no matter what.

Thank you.

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[66PonyCar]

@Andy54Hawken may be able to help you identify the bayonet. He's a moderator on this site.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Is the bayonet blued or in the "White"...?

Without seeing the bayonet in person....it is difficult to tell if the bayonet is for a 1861 / 1864 Rifled Musket or for a 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield.

As a general rule the bayonets for the 1861 / 64 series of Rifled Muskets were in the "White" , while those for the 1873 "Trapdoor" Series were blued.
Andy

 

[Mitch W]

Is the bayonet blued or in the "White"...?

Without seeing the bayonet in person....it is difficult to tell if the bayonet is for a 1861 / 1864 Rifled Musket or for a 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield.

As a general rule the bayonets for the 1861 / 64 series of Rifled Muskets were in the "White" , while those for the 1873 "Trapdoor" Series were blued.
Andy

Thank you for any info. I'm not sure what "white" means (simply not "blued"?), however my instinct is to call it "blued".
I was under the impression, because of the only mark being "US", that it was earlier. Again, that's only from me comparing pics I found online of bayonets that were already "identified". I've never sought the advice of anyone before now.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Actually, that's a Colt M-1855 MK-I and early MK-II Cavalry musket Bayonet! Dated between 1855 and 1864!
I collect these rifles, and have a couple complete with Bayonets! They had two designs during this period, the earlier "Pike" which this is, and the later brass handled "Saber" Bayonet!

 

[Ura-Ki]

BTW, that Bayonet is worth a hell of a lot more then $400, try closer to $1000 in that condition, and you can about double that if it has it's sheath and belt frog!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

In the White...is when the metal is polished and left un-blued.
Many US Arms pre-1873 series were finished this way.
That nice blue or brown we see on the pre-1873 series is patina...not a armory finish.

The US marking , is fairly standard...from just after the Rev. War till the late Indian Wars.

If blued....which it looks like to me....I'd say its for a 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield.
Andy

 

[Ura-Ki]

Here is a Brass handled Saber Bayonet, it attaches in the same way, and was interchangeable with the earlier types!
They did make a Shovel type Speer point, but they are super duper rare!

 

[Ura-Ki]

If it were a Springfield Bayonet, it would have the famed Crossed Cannon along with the U.S. marks!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

If it were a Springfield Bayonet, it would have the famed Crossed Cannon along with the U.S. marks!

Not on the 1873 series of bayonets.....sorry to say.
The crossed cannon came later....with 1903 series of bayonets.

With that said....
I am almost 100% sure that the OP has 1873 bayonet...but I will not clutter up his for sale ad with my thoughts.
Andy

 

[Mitch W]

I really appreciate all the input. It's a lot to take in. I may need to do a little more research on it.

Thank you Andy54Hawken and Ura-Ki both for the opinions. I'm grateful for any input that will help me figure this out.

I think I'll lock the post for now, until I have a better idea of it's identity.

 

[Mitch W]

Price drop ****** now Only $195 *****