[MILITARIA]. 4 late 18th-early 19th century socket bayonets.

Late 18th-early 19th century socket bayonet, American copy of the model 1754 French bayonet, blade 17 in. long. Provenance: Ex Besch Collection as per modern written label furnished by Carroll J. Delery III. -- Late 18th-early 19th century socket bayonet, American copy of British "Brown Bess," blade 17 in. long. Provenance: Ex Besch Collection as per modern written label furnished by Carroll J. Delery III. -- Late 18th-early 19th century socket bayonet, French Charleville bayonet modified for an American musket, blade 14 in. long. Provenance: Ex Besch Collection as per modern written label furnished by Carroll J. Delery III. -- Late 18th-early 19th century socket bayonet, American repurposed, blade 14 in. long. -- Together, 4 bayonets. Wear consistent with age and use.

Estate of Carroll J. Delery III, Formerly the “Historical Shop”

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[MILITARIA]. 4 late 18th-early 19th century socket bayonets.

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