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United States Model 1816 Socket Bayonet "U" Inspector Mark
Guns International #: 103144830 Seller's Inventory #: 50727
Category: Bayonets - Military Collectible US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a Model 1816 bayonet "US" marked on the face of the blade below a "U" inspector mark possibly John Unsild as referenced in Mark Rentschler's article "1816 Bayonet Manufacturers and Maker Marks a Comprehensive list". It is also maked "K / 32" near the elongated T-shaped mortise slot on the socket. According to the "Regulations for the National Armories" (1816), bayonets were to manufactured in batches of 2,400, and numbered with letter prefixes for each 100 examples. The letters "J" and "V" were not used, giving 24 possible prefixes. This specimen is therefore the 32nd bayonet manufactured in its batch of 2,400, and was made at either Springfield or Harper’s Ferry. It measures 19 inches overall with a 3 inch socket and a 16 ¼ inch angular blade with a short single fuller and hollow-ground back flutes. It remains in fine overall condition with scattered carbon staining, freckling and some light impact marks.
Price: $295.00