Guns International #: 101919429

Category - Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Collectibles - Civil War

Category
Edged Weapons Pre 1900
Collectibles - Civil War

US NAVY DAHLGREN BOWIE KNIFE BAYONET, Dated 1864

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Dahlgren Bowie Knife Bayonet
The Dahlgren bowie knife bayonet is a Civil War era Union US Navy bayonet designed by Admiral John Dahlgren for use with the Plymouth/Whitneyville Model M1861 Rifle, and made by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee Massachusetts. This Dahlgren Navy bowie bayonet is one of only 1800 produced between 1861-1864, and this item is marked as produced in 1864. Comes with an original scabbard.
Markings:
On ricasso:
Side 1: USN D.R 1864. “D.R” initials are of the military inspector at the Ames plant, Daniel Reynolds.
Side 2: Ames Mfg Co./Chicopee/Mass
Back of handle has DR in circle (see pic). 
Specifications:
Total knife length (without scabbard):  16 3/4" (roughly)
Blade length: 12"
Overall a very nice pleasing patina on brass surfaces. Leather shows wear and tear but it is complete. Blade is in very nice condition. Point of blade slightly bent. This is just a nice untouched rare US Civil War Bowie knife. Please feel free to ask questions. 

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