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BAYONET SCABBARDS OF ALL KINDS -

890 U.S. .45-70 TRAPDOOR BAYONET SCABBARD BARGAIN SCRAP - What you see is what you get. These came in with a lot of stuff we got many years ago from a guy who worked at Bannerman’s island in the fading era as the island operations ceased, but before the disastrous fire which destroyed the “Island Arsenal.” Trapdoor scabbards used a triangular metal body about 18 inches long with a leather “frog” at the top for attachment to the waist belt. The frogs came in various styles over the years, from a simple folded leather for a belt loop then a swivel with a leather belt loop, and later with a swivel having a folded long brass tongue which would slip up behind the Mills woven web belts and slip into a cartridge loop. Alas, exposure to weather and vermin on the island long ago destroyed the leather frogs, leaving what you see here. If you want something mint, read no further, cause it ain’t here. If you like a challenge, or a relic souvenir, or can visualize some artistic project, or need something to throw at your neighbor’s cat, then check out these fantastic, historic bargains! SPECIAL DEAL- TAKE THEM ALL FOR $75.00 and we promise not to tell your spouse.

A- GLITTERING MISERY- Two NICKEL PLATED scabbards, one with a partial white leather frog, overall fair to poor, but CHEAP! Both for only $8.00 (View Picture)
B- PICK OF THE LITTER- A complete, fairly decent example with the Hoffman swivel loop with the short belt loop. Stitching is failing, but still mostly there. Probably a marriage of a very early frog with a late 1885 body, but looks good anyway. $25.00 (View Picture)
D- THREE GOOD BODIES (relatively speaking)- Three scabbard bodies with lots of original blue finish, mixed with a little rust, and a free bonus bunch of rust on one of them. The little metal tabs which held the leather frogs are all missing from these, but these could be worked into something useful, maybe. $18.00 (View Picture)
E- THREE ALMOST GOOD BUT RUSTY BODIES (they could be worse!)- Three scabbard bodies with some original blue finish, with some additional FREE rust. The little metal tabs which held the leather frogs are all missing from these, but these could be worked into something useful, maybe. $15.00 (View Picture)
F- TWO WITH TABS- One okay one, and one with lots of blue but some crushing near the tip. Metal tabs for the frog are intact. Both for only $10.00 (View Picture)
G- TWO UGLY DUCKLINGS WITH SPLIT TABS- Rusty, but these have the metal tabs- an early type which is split and used a rivet to secure the frog. Both for only $8.00 (View Picture)
H- FEELING FROGGY?- One M1885 scabbard with frog attached but badly torn as shown in the photo. Two M1885 frogs, with dry leather, one poor, one pretty good. One Civil War type frog, looks a little small, and uses iron rivets hollow on one end so I suspect it may be Bannerman cadet or something, but I do know it is in excellent condition. Finally, one loose body I fair to good condition. Whole freaking froggy pile of relics for only $15.00 (View Picture)

22051F- BRITISH PATTERN 1907 BAYONET SCABBARD- EARLY WW1 This is the early type with the tear drop shaped frog stud and arched shape on the throat and tip pieces. The black leather body has a nice smooth surface and waxed finish, with one scar and assorted minor scuffs, but pretty nice. The throat has traces of blue finish mixed with mostly patina and surface rust while the tip is mostly rusty, but these could be cleaned up and touched up with black paint as was the British practice. A good serviceable piece. $50.00 (View Picture)

22051G- BRITISH PATTERN 1907 BAYONET SCABBARD- EARLY WW1 This is the early type with the tear drop shaped frog stud and arched shape on the throat and tip pieces. The black leather body has a rough textured surface dyed black, and covered with yucky grease. The throat and tip pieces are mostly smooth with most of an old black paint finish but chipped and worn. A good serviceable piece. $45.00 (View Picture)

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**NEW ADDITION** 1730 U.S.WW2 BAYONET M4 FOR M1 CARBINE- PAL WITH SCABBARD - With scabbard, excellent plus except some finish loss near the tip. M8A1 scabbard by B.M. Co. with leg thong. Nice example $225.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1718 U.S. MODEL 1873 BAYONT FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR WITH McKENNEY SCABBARD - (Reilly B128 and S114) Nice example of the standard .45-70 trapdoor bayonet that needs a good cleaning but has about 80-90% thinning blue finish. The McKenney patent scabbard is a swivel loop type, patented in 1886, and purchased by New York and Pennsylvania. These were not adopted by the Ordnance Department as they had adopted a long brass hook suspension system in 1885, and were on the verge of adopting the rod bayonet designs which eliminated the need (and cost) of a dedicated scabbard. The loop has some insect holes, but no creepy crawlies noted. About 90-95% of the black japanned lacquer finish remains on the body, chipped and flaked, and mostly obscuring the patent markings on the lip of the scabbard body. $135.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1717 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET MADE BY ROCK ISLAND IN 1913 - Serial number 244501. Springfield made 1,1 million M1905 bayonets, producing some every year from 1906 to 1922. Rock Island did not make any bayonet is six of those years, and in 1917 only made 400, and in 1914 only 2,000. 1913 was the next scarcest manufacture date with only 18,855 made. SO, the 1913 RIA bayonet are fairly scarce to start with and probably had a lot of combat losses in WW1, making them hard to find on the collector market. Overall good condition with little finish left except for traces on the hilt. There are patches of pitting on both sides about 4 inches from the tip, and some scattered elsewhere on the blade and ricasso. Grips sanded long ago during period of service. No scabbard. $175.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1716 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET FOR .58 MUSKETS AND .50-70 RIFLES (M1855-1872) - Standard original M1855 bayonet which was issued with all the .58 muskets (M1855-1864) and the conversions through the end of the .50-70 era. Overall VG-Fine condition, but desperately needing a good cleaning to remove accumulated dirt, crud and some light patina. This has the post 1861 lock ring that turns a few degrees further than the earlier version, but they were considered 100% interchangeable in service. Could be cleaned up more aggressively if you like the more polished appearance. Marked U.S. on the ricasso. A nice addition to a representative Civil War musket or .50-70 rifle. $175.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1600 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET FOR M1903 SPRINGFIELD/M1 GARAND RIA 1918 WITH SCABBARD - Excellent bayonet withhold arsenal gray parkerize refinish, excellent walnut grip scales. These were issued in WW1, and remained in use in WW2 with either the M1903 or M1 rifles. Scabbard is a really nice quality repro of the M1910 scabbard. Externally it is about perfect copy, but if you slide the woven web cover off, the interior body is not quite right. Scabbard comes long free, so price for bayonet with free scabbard is $295.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 691 U.S. MODEL 1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD - Standard Model 1873 bayonet for .45-70 trapdoor Springfield rifles Model 1873-1884. Overall excellent with about 98% bright blue finish. At first I thought it was arsenal refinish, but slight rounding of edges near the ricasso suggest it was a later civilian refinish. Some finish loss around the locking ring and shoulder and a pencil eraser size patch of pitting on the socket opposite the bridge. Really handsome example, at lower price due to question as to where it was last refinished. $99.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1529 U.S. MODEL 1888 .45-70 TRAPDOOR ROD BAYONET (CUT DOWN) - Overall good condition with lots of blue mixed with some patina, but alas, Bubba cut 7” off the back end of a full length 35.5” example for some unknown reason. It could be extended by welding on 7” of rod to make it full length. But, this is the end that is stuck in the stock, and you can use it as is and it will look great, either stowed or with the bayonet extended, but if you ever try to use it for cleaning it will be about 7” short. Good news is that the price has been cut accordingly to only $40.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1468 U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR BAYONET SCABBARD WITH “US” ROSETTE - The first scabbard adopted in 1873 briefly used a period after the U for “U.S” but this was quickly changed to omit the “.” and have the rosette only with “US” This scabbard is Reilly S85, the most common type used circa 1873-1885 when a new scabbard was adopted with a brass hook to slip into a loop of the web cartridge belt which had replaced the leather waist belt formerly used. Overall excellent with nearly all the nice blue on the scabbard body, slightly thinning near the tip. The leather frog is excellent except for surface flaking of the leather finish on the belt loop. Most are in ratty condition, and this is one of the best I have seen in recent years. $95.00 (View Picture)

1452 M1905E1 CONVERSION OF SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1905 BAYONET MADE IN 1908 - CONVERTED BY UTICA CUTLERY What you see is what you get. Excellent plus with about 95% gray parkered refinish from conversion. Blade has spear point with false edge on the top. Left ricasso marked S A over [flaming bomb] over 1908 date. Right ricasso stamped US over serial number 323295 over U.C.-MOD to indicate modification by Utica Cutlery. Some in and out scabbard wera on the blade finish. Black Bakelite grips show scuffing and wear. Scabbard is the long M3 type converted to shorter M7. Throat piece was painted OD when converted and shows paint loss from storage and handling. This one was made with a bright blade and blued hilt, probably refinished with Parkerized blade and used in WW1, and then altered circa 1943 and reparkerized again for use in WW2. A really nice example of a veteran of two wars in two or 3 different configurations. $295.00 (View Picture)

1451 M1905E1 CONVERSION OF ONEIDA LIMITED M1905 BAYONET MADE IN 1943 - CONVERTED BY PAL- What you see is what you get. Excellent plus with about 98% gray parkered refinish from conversion. Blade has spear point with false edge on the top. Left ricasso marked O L over U[flaming bomb] S over 1943 date. Right ricasso deeply stamped PAL-MOD to indicate modification by PAL. Black Bakelite grips show scuffing and wear, probably mostly from storage. Scabbard is the long M3 type converted to shorter M7. Throat piece was painted OD when converted and shows paint loss from storage and handling. Oneida Limited is the second scarcest maker of M1905 bayonets with only 150,00 made. Scarce bayonet in excellent condition $325.00 (View Picture)

1450 M1905E1 CONVERSION OF ONEIDA LIMITED M1905 BAYONET MADE IN 1942 - M1 GARAND (OR 1903A3) BAYONETS- NICE FROM MY COLLECTION In my perfectly normal lust for “one of everything” I of course got the long 16” M1905 bayonets from each of the WW contractors, sometimes erroneously called M1942 by some collectors. Now, some of those were converted to the new 10 inch length of the “Bayonet, M1” starting in December 1943 and collectors call the conversions M1905E1, although the army considered all the 10 inch bayonets as “M1”. Many of the conversions included an additional mark to show who did the conversion, leading to yet more variations which are certainly essential to a complete collection. I am parting with some of my bayonets making these available for adoption by a good home. CONVERTED BY UFH- What you see is what you get. Excellent plus with about 95% gray parkered refinish from conversion. Blade has spear point with false edge on the top. Left ricasso marked O L over U[flaming bomb] S over 1942 date. Right ricasso stamped U F H to indicate modification by Union Fork and Hoe company. Black Bakelite grips show scuffing and wear, probably mostly from storage. Scabbard is the later M7 made for the 10 inch blades, not a shortened M3 type. Throat piece was painted black and rack number 203 added at some point in its history. Original workmanship is relatively crude from the desperate days of 1942, and the conversion work sort of sloppy from a place used to making pitchforks. Oneida Limited is the second scarcest maker of M1905 bayonets with only 150,00 made. Scarce bayonet in excellent condition $325.00 (View Picture)

1426 COVER, BAYONET SCABBARD (CTM)-36-243-62-172 - Made of white cotton duck with leather tip. These were for ceremonial use with the M1 Bayonet and M7 scabbard. The scabbard slips into the canvas cover (to hide the ugliness) and these were used for color guards, honor guards, drill teams and the like These are mentioned on page 35 of Billy Pyle’s Book “Ordnance Tools, Accessories & Appendages of the M1 Rifle,” and Brophy’s 1903 Springfield book on pages 189-190. New old stock, genuine G.I. Your collection is not complete without one of these. $12.00 (View Picture)

1175 U.S. MODEL 1863 REMINGTON “ZOUAVE” BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 208-2) One of the few of the handsome brass handled sword bayonets with Yataghan blade than can be easily identified- by the B H inspector initial on the top of the grip. The rifle itself was a modified version of the Model 1841 “Mississippi” rifle, and with the brass fittings, blued barrel and walnut stock is one of the most handsome of all U.S. martial arms. All 10,500 were delivered by Remington mid-1863 to January, 1864, at a price of $17.00 each, well before the end of the Civil War. But, inexplicably, they were placed in storage and never issued, and the whole lot sold was sold to Bannerman for 54 cents each, including the bayonets! You should have bought one then, because the price has increased a little since then. Bannerman sold the rifles in the 1920s for $7.85, but today they routinely sell for $2,000 and up. This bayonet is excellent condition, except for a bit of staining or light rust, mainly in the ricasso as shown in the photos, with the balance of the blade having the original bright polished finish. Leather scabbard is sound, but with much cracking and come flaking in the finish. A well above average example, and one of the few with scabbard we have seen. $349.00 (View Picture)

1174 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET (RIA 1918) WITH REPRO M1910 SCABBARD - Bayonet Made by Rock Island in 1918, serial number 352036. Walnut grip scales still have the rough turning marks. Metal parts parkerized, probably during or after WW1 when they did away with the bright blades previously used and went to darkened finishes. Very nice blade with about 90-95% finish, just a bit of scabbard wear. One tiny chip on the edge near the tip (less than 1/8"). Scabbard is excellent quality reproduction of the M1910 looking great and reducing the price significantly over one that was original. $375.00 (View Picture)

1173 U.S. M1905 BAYONET BRIGHT BLADE (SA 1908) AND M1910 SCABBARD - Prior to WW1 the bayonets for the M1903 Springfield were made with the hilts blued and the blades polished bright, but during and after WW1 most were refinished and the blades darkened usually by Parkerizing. This is one that escaped being refinished, but, alas, has suffered from poor storage and is sort of ugly now. About 50% of the blue finish on the hilt remains. The blade has numerous splotches of staining and rust on the blade. It may be possible to remove most but some will leave pitting behind. The walnut grip scales are worn but pretty good, and have K55 stamped on the left grip, filled with red. The scabbard is well used as well, with the leather tip clearly marked BRAUER BROS. 1918. The suspension look has a period sewn repair, but is sound. Not the nicest set we have seen, but not really bad, and could be cleaned up a lot. Will display nicely with a well used rifle with 50-60% finish and lots of dings. $395.00 (View Picture)

1172 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET- SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1916 WITH BRIGHT BLADE AND BLUED HILT - This one needs a good cleaning and will look a lot better. This has the original finish with the blued hilt extending up about 1/8” on the blade, and the rest of the blade finished bright. The hilt has some light surface rust freckles and is starting to turn plum. The blade has some light staining that should clean up with some emery cloth. Edge of blade shows evidence of period sharpening, the better to slice up the Huns. A nice representative example of the classic U.S. bayonet for the M1903 Springfield used in WW1. Remember, bayonets were NOT shipped with the rifles, so it is perfectly normal to find either a SA or RIA bayonet on a SA or RIA rifle. These bayonets continued to be used during WW2, but most were refinished starting in the midst of WW1 to darken the blade, and later they were given parkerize finish. Will go well with a rifle that has been used some, not a really minty example. $325.00 (View Picture)

558 RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 (or 1892?) SOCKET BAYONET - (Reilly B140 or B141?) This has the distinctive short shank used by Winchester, and the slot for the bayonet stud/front sight is cut so that the blade is underneath the barrel, not on the right side as with most socket bayonets. This has an 18 inch blade with 26 inch face flute, and 3 inch socket. Bore is .661 and muzzle to sight distance is 1.16, so neither of these match exactly either the 1873 or 1892 data in Reilly. Retains its original bright polished finish with light fingerprint staining. Both these models were made in very small numbers and are very seldom found. If you have one of the M1873 or 1892 muskets, this is a chance to add a bayonet. (If it does not fit, just return for full refund less shipping.) $195.00 (View Picture)

1167 RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SOCKET BAYONET FOR 1873 MUSKET - (Hardin 43; Janzen 204-2) I believe these also fit the Model 1892 Winchester muskets. This has the distinctive short shank typical of the Winchester 1866-1873 family. The bridge and mortise are arranged so that when fixed, the blade is beneath the barrel instead of on the right side as is the norm with socket bayonets. This has the long ricasso flat and longer taper peculiar to the Winchester Model 1873 bayonet. Overall good condition, mostly dull steel gray with some scattered areas of light roughness or pitting and a 3 inch area of heavier pitting on the blade. Scarce items in any condition. From the estate of a past President of the Winchester Arms Collectors. A rare blade, but condition is a bit less than wonderful, so I made the price wonderful at only $125.00 (View Picture)

1081 INTERESTING U.S. MODEL 1873 .45-70 TRAPDOOR BAYONET ARSENAL CONVERTED FROM .58 CALIBER BAYONET MADE BY COLLINS & COMPANY - A little rougher than most trapdoor bayonets, but a good example to show that indeed, most trapdoor bayonets were made by cold forging obsolete .58 caliber m1855 bayonet sockets down to smaller .45 M1873 dimensions. (Actually the alteration was done under contract by Pratt & Whitney, who had humongous hydraulic presses which were powerful enough to do the job, although it still boggles my mind that it is technically possible to do that.) About 30-40% Springfield applied (post alteration) blue finish mixed with steel gray, staining and some light roughness. $95.00 (View Picture)

1147 U.S. M4 BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINE- WW2 LEATHER HANDLE BY IMPERIAL- Minty! - Excellent to near mint, but scabbard body got messed up and was repainted, otherwise about as nice as you can find. This is the late WW2 version with the plastic spacers at the ends of the stacked leather washer grips. A slight bit of in and out wear beginning to show on the blade. Hard to find nice examples of these any more. $265.00 (View Picture)

720 U.S. WW1 “FENCING BAYONET” FOR TRAPDOORS TO IMITATE M1903 SPRINGFIELD - To avoid damage to their issue M1903 Springfield rifles, the Army modified old obsolete .45-70 Trapdoor rifles to imitate the length and weight of the M1903 and provided bayonets with spring steel blades covered with leather to be used in bayonet drills. The rifles and bayonets are eagerly sought by collectors of Trapdoors, M1903 Springfield, U.S. bayonets and WW1 items. We occasionally get the rifles, and less often find one of the bayonets. This is the final type bayonet issued, with two cross guards similar to the one on the M1905 bayonet. They slip on to the barrel of the cut down trapdoor and are held in place by a screw through each of the crossguards. Most of the bayonets are horrible beat up with tattered leather if any left at all. The leather on this one is fine to excellent with good Rock Island markings R.I.A. over 1914 date and inspector initials. While the leather is nice, the exposed portion of the blade between the crossguards is heavily rusted. Some of the rust will clean up, but even if not perfect, this is far better than most of these scarce fencing bayonets. After war was declared the fencing muskets were replaced by heavy wooden boards cut to simulate the feel of a rifle with bayonet in place, and a padded tip, and those were used for most training in 1917-1918. $195.00 (View Picture)

690 U.S. M1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE - Lots of original blue with a fair amount of light surface rust freckles, some will likely clean up easily but some will not, still above average example. $95.00 (View Picture)

689 U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD BAYONET - Pretty minty except for a few scattered light rust freckles $135.00 (View Picture)

U.S. MODEL 1873 BAYONETS FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELDS- TAKE YOUR PICK

536 U.S. MODEL 1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR #2 - About good with a traces of blue mixed with staining and some prior cleaning which removed a lot of the blue and left dull steel gray. A good representative example for an average condition trapdoor. $85.00 (View Picture)

537 U.S. MODEL 1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR #3 - Not quite good, with faint traces of blue but mostly staining, dull steel gray and light pitting. An okay example for a less than average condition trapdoor. $75.00 (View Picture)

538 U.S. MODEL 1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR #4 - Nice blade on this one with lots of original blue, except for the front six inches where the finish is gone, but the metal excellent. The socket and shank are rusted and moderately to heavily pitted. The stud to limit the rotation of the locking clasp is broken- but it will fasten to the rifle okay, and you can fix it or not bother, as you please. An okay example for a bow-wow to marginal condition trapdoor .45-70 at a bargain price $50.00 (View Picture)

393 U.S. MODEL 1873 .45-70 BAYONET CUT TO CADET LENGTH- CHEAP! - This had the regular 18 inch blade, but someone cut it to about 15 ¾”, close enough to the 16 inch length of the cadet bayonet for most people. However, the cadet blade is slightly slimmer, so it is not a great collector item, but it is CHEAP! $65.00 (View Picture)

SMEW2702 BARGAIN U.S. MODEL 1892 BAYONET FOR .30-40 KRAG RIFLES - A good representative example dated 1901. This one has been sharpened and suffered from poor storage so it has been sharpened and there is some pitting/staining and the pommel has patina and rust. This would look better with some cleaning and be fine for living history use or as a representative example. No scabbard. These were used with all the U.S. Krag rifles, and some were later chrome plated and used at West Point on M1903 and M1 rifles since they will fit on those as well as Krags. Priced to sell at $95.00 (View Picture)

SMEW2705 BARGAIN U.S. M1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLES WITH CIVIL WAR SCABBARD - A good representative example of the standard Model 1873 bayonet used with all the .45-70 trapdoor infantry rifles, except for the ones which had the rod-bayonet contraption. About 90% original thinning blue mixed with scattered rust and some pitting, mostly on the socket. The scabbard is the standard late Civil War model made of leather with seven rivets on the frog/belt loop, and a brass cap on the tip. The decorative finial on the end of the brass cap has broken off, and the cap pretty much squashed, but the scabbard still works fine. The leather is stiff, dry and scuffed with some of the stitching failed, but still okay as a representative example to go with a Civil War bayonet. Since the trapdoor bayonets were made by altering the socket of surplus .58 caliber musket bayonets, this combination of bayonet and scabbard fits fine although technically incorrect. Priced to sell at $125.00 (View Picture)

22649 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET FOR .58 MUSKETS & .50-70 RIFLES - Ugly now but will clean to V, It has been held hostage in an attic or basement for decades and covered with a layer of crud, dry surface rust and a few rust spots. A gentle cleaning will make it great for most average condition U.S. .58 caliber muskets or the .50-70 rifles which used the same bayonet. A more aggressive cleaning will allow it to keep company with higher classes of society. This is early style where the locking ring travel is slightly less than the later ones. U.S. marked on the ricasso. $145.00 (View Picture)

22228 U.S. MODEL 1863 REMINGTON “ZOUAVE” BAYONET - (Janzen 208-2) One of the few of the handsome brass handled sword bayonets with Yataghan blade than can be easily identified- by the B H inspector initial on the top of the grip. The rifle itself was a modified version of the Model 1841 “Mississippi” rifle, and with the brass fittings, blued barrel and walnut stock is one of the most handsome of all U.S. martial arms. All 10,500 were delivered by Remington mid-1863 to January, 1864, at a price of $17.00 each, well before the end of the Civil War. But, inexplicably, they were placed in storage and never issued, and the whole lot sold was sold to Bannerman for 54 cents each, including the bayonets! You should have bought one then, because the price has increased a little since then. Bannerman sold the rifles in the 1920s for $7.85, but today they routinely sell for $2,000 and up. This bayonet is near excellent condition, except for a bit of staining or light rust, mainly in the ricasso as shown in the photos, with the balance of the blade having the original bright polished finish. A nice example, even without scabbard. $265.00 (View Picture)

22247 U.S. MODEL 1873 "TROWEL BAYONET" FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLES - (Janzen 215-2) A very clever attempt to combine the features of a bayonet and the entrenching tool into a single item, thereby reducing the soldier's load and perhaps achieving some cost reduction as well. Like so many good ideas dreamed up by the bureaucrats at their desks, it was a dismal failure. Indian fighting tactics did not include the necessity for use of the bayonet, and as a result, bayonets were seldom carried in the field anyway. Although the instructions said that this item was to be used like a trowel for digging entrenchments, human nature dictated that it sure looked like a shovel when mounted on a rifle, so it should be used like a shovel. This resulted in bent barrels and other problems. About 10,000 were made, and they are a fascinating addition to any U.S. military collection sure to elicit comments or inquiries from visitors. An excellent representative example with most of the bright polished finish remaining on the blade, but some scattered light staining. No chips or cracks on the edges as is often the case. The handle portion which was originally blued has about 95% blue left and the tiny patent date marking is sharp and legible. These fit any of the M1873/1877/1879/1884 trapdoor rifles (except the rod bayonet models) and are a real attention getter when people see them. Original scabbards are very hard to find but you can get repros for S&S or other sources quite reasonably priced. This is a well above average example of this scarce and desirable bayonet. $325.00 (View Picture)

21682 U.S. M4 BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINE WITH M8A1 SCABBARD- WW2 ISSUE - Made by Utica Cutlery Company during WW2. This is fairly early with the six grooves on the leather grip being closer together than later production and having a square shape rather than the later “V”shape. Leather is a bit dry and will look a lot nicer with a bit of leather dressing. About 70% gray parkerizing remains, with more on the left side of the blade than the right, and worn on the pommel. Scabbard is in matching condition, but is probably post WW2 as it has the metal tip. A good representative example of the leather grip M4 bayonet for the M1 Carbine. $195.00 (View Picture)

13258 U.S. M4 BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINE WITH M8A1 SCABBARD - Made by Turner Manufacturing Company of Statesville, NC in 1954, the only contract for this maker. They actually used blades provided by Camillus, according to Gary Cunningham’s superbly researched “U.S. Knife Bayonets & Scabbards- A Collector’s Guide.” Overall excellent condition with only minor scabbard wear, and rack number painted on the PWH made scabbard. $125.00 (View Picture)

16381 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET WITH EXCELLENT McKENNEY’S PATENT SCABBARD - The scabbard is fairly scarce as it was patented January 12, 1886, near the end of the socket bayonet era. Although never officially adopted by the U.S. Army it was used in large quantities by New York and Pennsylvania militias, both with remaining M1855 bayonet for .50-70s or their .45-70s. The scabbard in marked “McKENNEY’S PATENT JAN 12 1886” on the top of the throat piece. The steel body retains about 80-90% of the original black Japanned paint finish with some rust spots bubbling up underneath it. The patent leather frog has a couple of work holes but is overall fine, much nicer that these area usually found. The M1855 bayonet is for all the .58 caliber Springfield rifle muskets and postwar conversions to .50-70s. Bayonet, marked U.S. on the blade, has been cleaned to bright with a couple of stained spots or rust spots, but overall is cleaned to excellent and will be great for all but the most minty guns. The scabbard is a bit late for issue with the bayonet, but we are selling these as a set and you can stick a trapdoor bayonet in the scabbard if you like. Nice bayonet and nice example of scarce scabbard for only $225.00 (View Picture)

22055 U.S. MODEL 1863 REMINGTON “ZOUAVE” BRASS HANDLE SWORD BAYONET - Just about mint, as are many of the rifles. These are unmarked but easily identified among the many confusing varieties of brass handled sword bayonets by the inspect initials B.H. on the top of the grip just behind the muzzle ring. Blade retains all of its original bright polished finish and brass hilt is still bright, not tarnished or dinged. I should probably keep this one myself, but will go ahead and list it anyway and kick myself when I find the other in my collection is not as nice. No scabbard, sorry. The brass handled sword bayonets were quite fashionable in militaries of most countries circa 1840-1870, especially for use on shorter “rifles” while longer “muskets” mostly stuck with traditional triangular socket bayonets. Collectors really need a good reference book on these sword bayonets, especially those used in the Civil War. As nice an example as you are likely to find, unless you find an equally nice one with a scabbard. $395.00 (View Picture)

19997 U.S. M1873 BAYONET & SCABBARD FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR- Cheap! - This is the standard bayonet used with all of the M1873-1884 trapdoor rifles other than those with rod bayonets. Lots of blue on both the bayonet and scabbard, but alas, there is also a lot of surface rust, most of which should clean off with soaking in WD-40 and careful scraping with an artist’s palette knife. The leather frog was weak at the stitching and has been reinforced with epoxy which is hardly noticeable and will allow it to display nicely when cleaned. A good representative example of a standard, but useless and used little weapon of the Indian Wars and Spanish-American War. Price reflects the need for cleaning. $149.00 (View Picture)

19641 U.S. MODEL 1873 "TROWEL BAYONET" FOR TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELDS - (Janzen 215-2) A very clever attempt to combine the features of a bayonet and the entrenching tool into a single item, thereby reducing the soldier's load and perhaps achieving some cost reduction as well. Like so many good ideas dreamed up by the bureaucrats at their desks, it was a dismal failure. Indian fighting tactics did not include the necessity for use of the bayonet, and as a result, bayonets were seldom carried in the field anyway. Although the instructions said that this item was to be used like a trowel for digging entrenchments, human nature dictated that it sure looked like a shovel when mounted on a rifle, so it should be used like a shovel. This resulted in bent barrels and other problems. About 10,000 were made, and they are a fascinating addition to any U.S. military collection sure to elicit comments or inquiries from visitors. Probably the nicest example we have ever had, with about 95%+ original bright polished finish remaining on the blade, and the handle portion has about 95%+ original high quality blue finish. There is one small clump or runs about ¼” diameter on the top of the grip and 2 or 3 other very small rust freckles, but overall outstanding, with even the tiny patent date markings sharp and legible. These fit any of the M1873/1877/1879/1884 trapdoor rifles (except the rod bayonet models) and are a real attention getter when people see them. Original scabbards are very hard to find but there are some repros out there. You are unlikely to find a nicer example than this one. $495.00 (View Picture)

16584 M1 GARAND BAYONETS (Pick the one you like! -

B- Bayonet M1, made by Utica Cutlery (of Utica, NY also using the brand name Kutmaster). It was in great, unissued condition, until Bubba got his paws on it and tried to sharpen it. Fortunately, he was not very enthusiastic about the job and while there is a lot of bright metal exposed where the parkerized finish was ground off with some sort of underpowered grinder but with only minor scarring of the metal. There is some rust on the right side of the crossguard, and this would be a whole lot nicer if it were lightly sandblasted and reparkerized. Ricasso marked UC over U[ordnance bomb]S. No scabbard- $75.00 (View Picture)

D- Bayonet M1, often called “M1905E1” or 16” M1905 cut arsenal down to M1 configuration. Many, like this one, were made in fulfillment of contracts for the longer versions, and immediately shortened under different contracts. Some were done by the original maker, and some were by other makers, so there is a wide variety of combinations of original makers and conversion places. Oneida Limited of Oneida, NY made this one, but exactly where it was altered is unkown as there is no marking, which is quite often the case. About25-35% of the parkerized finish remains, worn very thin. There is some crud on the blade like dried paint or glue which should clean off okay. No scabbard. $85.00 (View Picture)

13677 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET- BRIGHT BLADE SA 1909 WITH M1905/1910 SCABBARD - A very nice example of the early “bright blade” Model 1905 bayonet as made up to the start of WW1 when they began to darken the blades, and later most of the bright blade models were refinished, leaving the survivors scarce and desirable. This one was made at Springfield Armory in 1909, with serial number 401253. Walnut grip scales retain their rough turning texture and have only the GI oil finish. Hilt and crossguard retain about 90% of the original blued finish, along with the blue strip on the lower portion of the blade. Blade has been lightly sharpened and cleaned. Some scattered light pitting in the fuller, mainly at the rear on the right side, visible in the photographs. The scabbard is a VG Model 1905 leather covered scabbard which originally had a Krag style swivel hook. These were converted after adoption of the M1910 belt system by removal of the swivel hook and addition of a leather collar with a M1910 hook. There are two types of conversion and this is the “type 1” discussed in Gary Cunningham’s American Military Bayonets of the 20th Century on pages 29-30. Scabbard body has original Rock Island 1911 markings, and was probably converted almost immediately after being accepted. As with nearly all of the leather covered scabbards, the tip stitching has split and the leather pulled back some as the leather shrunk over the years. A well above average example of the early M1905 bayonet. Very hard to find these any more. $650.00 (View Picture)

22458 U.S. MODEL 1816 BAYONET FOR PERCUSSION CONVERSIONS OF M1816 MUSKETS - At the time that the M1816 flintlock muskets were being converted (circa 1856-1863) contracts were let for a supply of replacement bayonet for those which had been damaged or lost over the years. These had the M1816 style sockets, but instead of the old 16 inch blades, the current M1855 style 18 inch blades were used. These are most often associated with the Hewes & Phillips conversions, but could have been issued with any of the M1816 conversion. This is a nice example, not quite minty, showing a mix of a lot of original bright polished finish, mixed with some staining and rust spots. If desired this could be cleaned up to be a really nice example. The M1816s were not 100% interchangeable, and a bit of very minor hand fitting is sometimes necessary to mate a musket and bayonet. (Or you can return it if it does not fit!) $195.00 (View Picture)

20841 U.S. Model 1905 Bayonet made by Rock Island in 1911 with early M1905 scabbard with Krag type swivel - This is a very nice example of the long Model 1905 bayonet, made by Rock Island Arsenal in 1911, one of the harder dates to find with only about 22,500 made that year. Original walnut grip scales in nice shape and about 97% of the WW1 era arsenal parkerized refinish remains. Blade not sharpened and no dings in the edge. The scabbard is the scarce early Model 1905 type with the leather covered body and blued metal throat piece with the long swivel hook similar to those used with Krag scabbards. After adoption of the Model 1910 Infantry equipment most of these early scabbard were converted by removal of the long swivel and replacement with a leather collar and M1910 belt hook. This is a pretty nice example of the scabbard, with about 60% thinning blue on the throat, about 80-90% on the swivel. Leather is nice looking despite some loss of leather on the backside at the tip. Hard to find them any better than this, and most of the early scabbards seen today are pretty trashy. $495.00 (View Picture)

19657 Winchester Bayonet for M1876 and Hotchkiss Muskets - (and possibly other late Winchester musket models) (Reilly B131). Looks like a typical US M1855-1873 type except for the socket bore and the visible bulge or knob shape on the back of the shank where joins the blade. A scarce bayonet. Condition is minty with only a few specks of surface rust as seen in the photos. $295.00 (View Picture)

20345 U.S. M1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 "TRAPDOORS" - Excellent example with about 95-97% original blue finish, with a few assorted storage scrapes and dings and a lot of tiny light surface rust freckles that should clean off easily. Not quite minty, but close and a nice item to go with a nice, but somewhat used, trapdoor rifle. No scabbard $165.00 (View Picture)

19367 U.S. Model 1855 .58 caliber bayonet partially converted to M1873 .45-70 caliber - We have seen a number of these over the years, having the socket pressed down to the smaller diameter for use on the .45-70 rifles. However, in the process, some failed and there is a resulting crack along the lower edge of the socket. The bayonets are otherwise in excellent condition, still finished bright and needing final polishing. These should work okay on a .45-70 (maybe need a little final fitting) but are nice for display to show how the thrifty army tried to save money by altering obsolete material to meet current needs. It also explains how they got into the rod-bayonet business after the supply of Civil War surplus bayonets for conversion was exhausted. What you see is what you get. This one has a crack at the front of the socket. $89.00 (View Picture)

18389 M1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR - A near mint unissued example that suffered from poor storage and how has a lot of surface rust spots, especially on the socket. Most should clean off but some will not, but it will look a lot better with a good cleaning. $110.00 (View Picture)

17910 Scarce- Partially completed conversion of U.S. Model 1855 .58 caliber bayonet to fit .45-70 rifles - At the end of the Civil War the Army had hundreds of thousands of surplus bayonets for the obsolete .58 caliber rifle muskets. They continued to use some of these with the .50-70 rifles. However, when production of the Model 1873 rifles in .45-70 caliber began, the army was in a chronically underfunded struggle to cut costs. Therefore, they developed a method to compress the sockets of the surplus .58 caliber bayonets down a bit to fit on the smaller .45-70 rifles. Although some suggest that they just squeezed the sockets down, that does not allow for displacement of the metal no longer needed for the new diameter of the socket. Others have suggested, and the evidence is very strong, that the old bayonets had a narrow slit cut on he underside of the socket and then it was compressed or essentially cold forged to the diameter and when refinished would look like a new made bayonet. We have had a half dozen of these bayonets with failed seams in the socket which we believe are rejects from the alteration process due to failure of the seam to properly close up. Some are clearly previously issued bayonets, and others, like this one, seem to be nearly completed ones that were still on hand at Springfield as work in progress when production of the .58 caliber bayonets ended. Perhaps they were an unsuccessful first attempt at conversion, or rejects from the process finally adopted. In any case, here is an opportunity to add a partially completed conversion to your collection to go with your .45-70s. Overall excellent plus with original bright finish, and it looks like final work had not been completed on the mortise to fit over the front sight and the lock ring stop pin had not been installed. First one of these we have had in several years. $125.00 (View Picture)

16761 M1905 BAYONET (SA 1907) & RARE M1905 SCABBARD for M1903 SPRINGFIELD - The bayonet is a very nice one with original bright polished blade and some of the original blue on the hilt and bottom 1/8” of the blade. Fine to excellent walnut grip scales. Blade has some very light staining that could be polished off if desired, and one tiny patch (1/8” x ¾”) where the staining is a bit darker. No nicks in the edge. Crisp markings SA [Springfield Armory] / ordnance bomb / 1907 on the ricasso, with serial number209281 on the other side. A very handsome bayonet showing the early bright blade finish, but not quite minty. The scabbard is the Model 1905 with the Krag style swivel hook. This is the second pattern, with the longer blue steel throat piece. These were made from sometime in 1906 until replaced by the canvas covered rawhide M1910 scabbards. At that point nearly all of the M1905 scabbards were modified by removal of the Krag hooks and installation of a leather collar with a M1910 style belt hook for use with the new style web gear. Thus unmodified examples of het M1905 scabbard are quite scarce, and we have only had maybe 2 or 3 others in the last 10+ years. The leather body on this one shows the usual wear at the tip, and apparently the side stitching had problems and a previous owner glued the seam shut so it is tight now. Unfortunately, someone put several strips of tape on the leather, it when removed, it lifted some of the surface finish. This can be made a lot less noticeable with some polishing and leather treatment. Scabbard is marked on the back RIA (Rock Island Arsenal—where all the scabbards were made then) and dated 1907. While not in the best condition, this is still a very nice representative example of the bright bladed bayonet and M1905 scabbard with matching date. $695.00 (View Picture)

15515 Lot of 3 socket scabbards circa 1840-1865 - These came in with a lot of bayonets and swords and will be sold as a single lot. A- Regulation U.S. “Type II” scabbard adopted circa 1858-59 with two rivets. This one is overall VG condition with good leather and minimal cracking or flaking, but the tip is missing. Looks like it was probably for the 16 inch blade of the M1816 bayonet, but could have worked with the 18 inch M1855 or 1842 bayonets although they might stop slightly short of seating fully. No markings. We are including a free CW era brass tip from a scabbard, but it will not fit any of these three. Reilly S51. B- Regulation U.S. Model 1861 scabbard with 8 rivets for the 18 inch M1855 or M1842 bayonets. Tip is broken off and missing. Leather is dark, stiff with cracking and flaking. Has faint traces of the double oval markings often seen on Gaylord made items. Reilly S54. C- Non-regulation pattern, crude construction, probably militia or Confederate. Belt loop is noticeably narrower than the regulation patterns. Leather is scuffed, stiff and flaking. Stitching is weak and loose. Tip is broken off and missing. This will fit the 18 inch M1855 or M1842 bayonets but the point will stick out the bottom, or with the tip of the bayonet safely inside, will fit the 16 inch M1816 blades so common in early years of the war, especially in the South. Very similar to Reilly S63. The lot of three for $175.00 (View Picture)

14289 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SOCKET BAYONET FOR M1873 (NEAR MINT UNISSUED!) - (Janzen 204-2) These use the common M1855 style blade shape, but the smaller diameter socket and short shank and very long riccasso of the face of the blade are distinctive identifying features on these. Many of the M1873 muskets were sold overseas, but a fair number were sold to state militias and domestic users for guard use. This example retains about 98% of the original bright polished finish, with one strip of light surface rust that should clean off along the edge of blade at the rear. About as close to mint unissued as you will ever get. Nicest of the doze or so I have seen over the years. $325.00 (View Picture)

14283 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SOCKET BAYONET FOR M1873 WINCHESTER - (Janzen 204-2) These use the common M1855 style blade shape, but the smaller diameter socket and short shank and very long riccasso of the face of the blade are distinctive identifying features on these. Many of the M1873 muskets were sold overseas, but a fair number were sold to state militias and domestic users for guard use. This example retains about 95% of the original bright polished finish, slightly dulling to steel gray, but has scattered speckles of staining and a tiny patch of very light pitting (about 3/8” diameter) halfway own the blade. Still overall excellent example. $275.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMEW1026 - U.S. M4 bayonet manufactured by Conetta. Correct U. S. Korean war vintage bayonet for the M1 Carbine with black plastic grips. Bayonet is in VG-Excellent condition, with Dark blue/black finish and crisp, clear markings. $75.00 (View Picture)