Looking for rare repro bayonet

[FTrooperAgain]

Just found out that there were once reproductions made of the rare M1855 Snell Saber-Bayonet for the M1841 rifle and now I WANT one (but they appear to be rare too now). A friend said this forum would be a good place to ask for help...let me know what you can about these repros and if anyone has a lead on one for sale! Best to get me at F_Trooper@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Chris Fischer
F-Troop

[John Holland]

Chris -

Welcome to the N-SSA's Bulletin Board.

Unfortunately you just missed a Snell Bayonet with the scabbard which was posted & sold a few of days ago on this site. Hang around, they do show up from time to time.

Happy hunting!

JDH
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[RaiderANV]

If I remember correctly it was Phil Spraugy that sent an original off somewhere and had them made. The quality was off the chart. They fit just like an original.
Chris(another Chris) sold his for $150 bucks! That was a steal. ====> viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14607 (http://n-ssa.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14607)
There weren't that many repro's made either.

[Dan Mastin]

Check Auction Arms under the Civil War category. I think they have listed what you are looking for. It's item #10146495. Can't comment on the quality or anything, I just happened to see it while looking over their site.

Good luck

Dan

[S.Sullivan]

The Auction Arms listing for the bayonet and scabbard sought here is for sale by Big Mick.
S.Sullivan

[FTrooperAgain]

Thank you gentlemen, Yes it was "other" Chris's (Hubbard) that I missed by just two hours and never knew they existed...now I am obsessed with obtaining one!

Chris Fischer
F-Troop

[FTrooperAgain]

Thanks for the leads so far, the one on auction arms is not really a Snell (though the manufacturer calls them that). Its a M1855 with a barrel adapter, so it LOOKS like a Snell. Snells have a small turnkey on the crossguard that attach then to the barrel. I appreciate the help.

Chris Fischer
F-Troop

[John Holland]

Chris -

Very observant! That particular bayonet is even a poor representation of an 1855 Rifle bayonet, with the straight heavy blade, etc.

The reproductions that Phil Spaugy had made were really nice, but they were done a long time ago. They'll never be mistaken for an original by a bayonet collector, but they're still the best repro ever done.

The term "Snell" is a more modern term. Harper's Ferry called them "Ring Bayonets".

JDH

[Yancey von Yeast, 8073]

I guess now I know why Jackie calls you an encyclopedia of worthless information. I still refused to believe that you are a shiny sh-- collector, however.....

[Allan C.]

Chris,
I have the repro bayonet you are looking for. I will try to email you latter today with particulars.

Allan

[FTrooperAgain]

This item has been located! Thanks for all the help!

Chris Fischer
F-Troop

[John Holland]

Chris -

Just out of curiosity, did you find a current reproduction, or something else privately?

JDH

[FTrooperAgain]

BUMP! I have a friend who would like one now. And/or one of Phil's Regular M1855 bayonets for the stud.

Chris Fischer
F-Troop

[Joe 3rd N C Art 2440V]

www.LegendaryArms.com (http://www.LegendaryArms.com)
No.: B141
on Sale 124.99

[RaiderANV]

Yeah,,,,that one sorta looks nice. Wouldn't wanta pull the trigger with it on the gun though. Sames they fergot the drop in the blade when they made it. Also the rear barrel band is incorrect the way it's attached. Guess that's why it's on sale?

[FTrooperAgain]

Legendary Arms.

Yeah, I have one of those...and compared to Phil's copies...well, there is no comparison! They are too heavy and don't curve enough. :-(

Chris Fischer
F-Troop

[RaiderANV]

Hope ya like yer new toy Chris. :wink:

[FTrooperAgain]

A good friend wants one now!

Chris Fischer
F-Troop

[RaiderANV]

I only had the one. :(