{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-springfield-58-caliber-rifled-musket-model-1855-socket-bayonet-with-early-two-rivet-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Springfield .58 Caliber Rifled Musket Model 1855 Socket Bayonet with Early Two-Rivet Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good original U.S. Civil War-era \u003cstrong\u003e.58 caliber socket bayonet for the Springfield Model 1855-family rifled muskets,\u003c\/strong\u003e complete with an early \u003cstrong\u003etwo-rivet leather scabbard and attached belt frog.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bayonet retains its original U.S. marking, smooth functioning locking ring, full triangular blade, and an attractive age patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Springfield Models \u003cstrong\u003e1855, 1861, and 1863\u003c\/strong\u003e represented the principal .58 caliber rifled musket family used by U.S. forces during the Civil War. Their adoption reflected the transition from earlier smoothbore percussion muskets to rifled arms firing the Minié-type projectile, dramatically improving effective range and battlefield accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is good with a fair patina, marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S..\u003c\/strong\u003e The socket is not deformed at all, with a smooth moving lock. It still has the original U.S. marking on the blade ricasso, but there is moderate oxidation spotting across the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes complete with a great early “2-Rivet” leather scabbard, with attached belt frog. The scabbard is very rough overall and the belt loop is carved with an X and the initials \u003cstrong\u003eJT.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a pretty bad bend halfway through but the brass drag is retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.-marked .58 caliber socket bayonet, straight and functional locking ring, full triangular blade, early two-rivet leather scabbard, and carved JT initials\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this a strong representative Civil War-era set. The blade oxidation and heavily worn scabbard are the principal condition issues, while the complete early configuration and surviving ownership marks remain its most interesting historical features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 18\"\u003cbr\u003eSocket Length: 3\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Triangular\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 21“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 19\" + belt frog\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46188411420741,"sku":"ONJROCPC092","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/1994D8E1-04B3-4300-995C-2071B06CBB51.jpg?v=1793310270","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-springfield-58-caliber-rifled-musket-model-1855-socket-bayonet-with-early-two-rivet-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}