PDA

View Full Version : Bayonet id



okc_bob
05-31-2019, 10:37 PM
Looks like an Enfield, but dimensions are strange. Overall length is 21.25”. Socket length is 4”. No markings except remnets at base of blade.
Tnx8213821182128214

John Holland
06-01-2019, 10:00 AM
Would it be possible to provide a clear photo of whatever markings remain on the blade, and a better photo of the opening in the bridge of the socket?

hawkeye2
06-01-2019, 10:28 AM
My first impression is that it's for a Brown bess. Knowing the inside diameter of the socket may help. Unfortunatly my refference material isn't avaliable right now.

okc_bob
06-01-2019, 12:23 PM
Added more pics. The markings are hard to see by pic, but they are just above the horizontal scraping(?) center & left. They show up clear in my photo, but downloaded to here is less clear.
Also looks like the left side of the blade is damaged/missing, as it’s not symmetrical. I.D. of the socket at the bridge is 23mm.
Tnx

addendum: http://www.jeffreyhayes.com/bayonets/4inchbessnewland.htm

closest I came up with is the 4” Brown Bess with land pattern shoulders. But my length is only 533mm, so doesn’t match exactly

okc_bob
06-02-2019, 12:57 PM
Took better pic. Markings above horizontal scrapings might be a date, but can only see top 1/4 of it. Photo is 800k, but uploads to only 10k, so I can email if anyone is interested.

Looks like some version of a Brown Bess, but not a lot of research material out there.
tnx

John Holland
06-02-2019, 03:48 PM
Thank you for the additional photos, they're great, but Unfortunately I can't provide any additional information on your bayonet.