Item:
ONAC240127

Original U.S. Civil War M1855 Style Yataghan Saber Bayonet with M1873/76 Scabbard & Frog

Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the sword bayonet designed for use with the .58 caliber M1855 Percussion Rifle. It was also used with later M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles that were rebored to .58 caliber and altered with a bayonet lug that did not incorporate a guide.

The Type II bayonet used a stud with a guide on the barrel of the rifle to attach the bayonet to the barrel. The bayonet’s hilt was cut to accept the one-inch stud guide. The blade has a stopped fuller, and all examples of the Type II bayonet have a C guard. Harper’s Ferry production reports for FY 1854 show that 1,639 sword bayonets for rifles, stud with guide attachment, and 40 musicians bayonets were produced at the armory. During FY 1855, 3,179 Type II bayonets were produced for a total production of 4,858 bayonets.

The rifle modified for the Type II bayonet was affixed with the Screw Adjustment Rear Sight or a Soldered-on Slide Adjustment Rear Sight. The front band of the rifle was replaced with a shorter band made to clear the bayonet stud on removal. The stud with guide was braised to the barrel, and an iron-tipped ramrod cupped for the conical bullet was used. The Type II alteration is found in both .54 and .58 calibers.

This example is in good condition with a lovely scabbard that appears to be a rare M1873/76 bayonet scabbard based on the flat bottom brass piece. The spine of the bayonet is stamped B.H. and the top of the crossguard is stamped L. The scabbard is solid with all stitching still tight. The brass throat and draw are still attached tightly. There is light crazing and cracking in the finish with only one weak spot just above the drag. The scabbard knob is stamped with a J

This is a nice example of a seldom seen bayonet in its scabbard and frog. 

Specifications:
Blade Length: 20⅛”
Blade Style: Single Edged Saber style
Overall length: 24⅞”
Crossguard: 3 ¾”
Scabbard Length: 20 ¾”

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