{"product_id":"original-u-s-seminole-war-era-1816-springfield-socket-bayonet-marked-u-s","title":"Original U.S. Seminole War Era 1816 Springfield Socket Bayonet Marked U.S.","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. Model 1816 Bayonets were the true predecessor to the Model 1855 series bayonet.  They are typically American in design, in that they do not have a blade \"shoulder.\"  They have deep side fullers (forming a \"T\"  in cross-section) with a top face-flute (or fuller) that runs almost the full length of the blade (about 16 3\/4'); the standard Model 1816 has a top face flute of about 9\" nominally.  These are attached by fitting them over the barrel muzzle, and fastened into position by means of a T-shaped mortise slot.  This bayonet does not employ a locking ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely standard Model 1816 Socket Bayonet with a “\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e”. marking. This example is excellent, without any serious oxidation or damage. There is some light oxidation pitting which gives it a lovely patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example, ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 18\"\u003cbr\u003eSocket Length: 3\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Triangular\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 21“\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42332692840517,"sku":"ONJR23HRAN18","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23HRAN18__01.jpg?v=1738657466","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-seminole-war-era-1816-springfield-socket-bayonet-marked-u-s","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}