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Item: ONJRRC2227
Original U.S. Civil War Model 1842 Saber Bayonet by PDL of Solingen
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Original Item: Only One available. This Model 1842 Saber Bayonet is a copy of the French Model 1840, but with a "cock's comb" upper finial on the muzzle-ring and a slightly longer blade (22 34" vs. 20 14" on the Model 1840). Steel, single-edged, fullered (both sides), with a re-curved or "yataghan-shape" blade.
The blade is in excellent condition, mostly grey with areas of dark staining. Many countries, including the United States, Belgium, and Germany, copied and used these bayonets. On the lower quillion, there is a Crown over "H" mark. The saber bears the markings of PDL, which stands for Peter Daniel Lunescloss from Sollingen, a well-known manufacturer from Solingen, the German “ city of the blades''.This bayonet has a brass grip on the right side with a spring steel latching arrangement and a button on the left. The US Imported lots of swords, enlisted men and Officers from Solingen as well as France and England.
Overall length of the bayonet is 27 inches, with a 22 inch "Yataghan '' style saber blade. This term is derived from the Turkish word for "one who lays down," to describe the downard-sweeping double-curve blade profile. The double-curve added strength and rigidity, while keeping the hilt and point in alignment for thrusting efficiency. It features the ribbed brass handle and leaf spring attachment later used on the M1866 bayonet for the Chassepot Rifle.
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