Original U.S. Civil War Confederate Boyle, Gamble, & McFee Bayonet Adapter in Relic Condition - Very Rare
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Original Item. Only One Available. Confederate bayonet adaptors are rarely recovered, in any condition. Manufactured by the firm of Boyle, Gamble and McFee of Richmond, VA., the adaptor enabled earlier manufactured rifles to be properly mounted with sword bayonets. The firm made two models and this example is the rarer second model. Not all of the second models were marked, and from what we can tell, this one is not marked.
This example is missing the tightening screw, and appears to have been ground dug. It is in overall rough condition but is still solid.
Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by dovetailing in studs to engage the bayonet hilts, and they could help militarize civilian rifles bored out to military caliber as well. Boyle, Gamble and McFee made two models of adapter, both consisting of a solid band that has a slight bridge to enable it to slide over a front sight. The adapter would then be locked in place with a small set screw.
This is a very good display example in good condition for its age! Only the second we have ever offered, ready for use and display!
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