This bayonet (along with the others we are offering) was recently re-discovered at the Museum of North Idaho in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and is believed to have belonged to the original Fort Sherman arsenal. The fort was located at the current campus of North Idaho College near lake Coeur d'Alene and was named after General William T Sherman who selected the site in 1877 and it operated between 1878-1900. The Museum opened in 1973 in the Powder Magazine building that was built in 1885 at Fort Sherman on the college campus. This bayonet was discovered in this first museum building and was kept in the museum archives for decades.
The US Socket bayonet was used with the .58 caliber M1855, M1861, and M1863 rifle-muskets. It measures 19.125" overall, with a 16.125" blade and a inside socket diameter of .78". The Ricasso area is stamped "U.S." and "S". No Scabbard.
| Brand/Model: |
Springfield Socket Bayonet |
| Made in: |
United States |
| Condition: |
With staining/pitting. In decent shape overall, but the tip is broke. The round socket area is dinged and may need filing to fit. Please see photos. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1855 |
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
19.125 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Carbon steel |
| Blade Length: |
16.125" long |
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Handle: |
Metal |
| Additional Notes: |
Bayonet only, no scabbard |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
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