M1855/M1861/M1863 Original Springfield Bayonet

Description

This is an original Civil War M1855 socket bayonet issued to fit the US Percussion Model 1855 Springfield, as well as the M1861 and M1863 rifled-muskets. This was also designed to for use with various U S manufactured 58 caliber muskets.  Blade surfaces are very fine with a smooth attractive mix of steel gray patina. “S” inspectors mark present . Blade measures 17-7/8″, fuller measures 16-1/8″, overall length 20-7/8″, socket length 3″, muzzle ring internal diameter is 0.8971″.