American Civil War

1) US Model 1855 Socket Bayonet in Pattern 1861 (2 Rivet) scabbard. Blade shortened to 14", 3" socket, 17" overall. Marked US on blade, missing locking ring. Evenly pitted. Scabbard well worn.
2) US Model 1855 Socket Bayonet in Pattern July of 1864 (8 Rivet) scabbard. 18" blade, 3" socket, 21" overall. Marked US on blade, and C&Co on top of socket. Locking ring intact. Bayonet moderately oxidized with some pitting. Scabbard well worn.
3) US Model 1855 Socket Bayonet in Pattern July of 1864 (8 Rivet) scabbard. 18" blade, 3" socket, 21" overall. Marked US on blade. Locking ring intact. Bayonet blued, possibly for Indian War service on the various .50-70 arms in sue circa 1866 to 1873, as it fits very tightly on a .58 musket and will not fully seat, suggesting it was on that was cold swaged down after the Civil War for Indian War use. Metal moderately oxidized with some pitting. Scabbard well worn.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

6f:T493,

All fair to good with oxidation, some rust and some pitting.

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Three US M1855 Socket Bayonets with Scabbards