U. S. Model 1835 Bayonet For The Model 1835/1840 Musket

Description: U.S. MODEL 1835 BAYONET Reference “American Socket Bayonets and Scabbards” by Robert Reilly One of the most historically significant American bayonets was that for the Model 1835/1840 musket. Its importance lies in the fact that it set the precedent for virtually all subsequent socket bayonets fabricated for the Ordnance Department almost until the beginning of the twentieth cen-tury. Only relatively minor physical and dimensional changes would differentiate this weapon from later types. Since this bayonet came into s, iste in with the devel. opment of this new musket in 1835, and in spite of the fact that production was shelved abel he 4 she Baroper nomen. clature for this weapon should be the " U.S. Bayonet, Model 1835. While changes were introsu far as the musket iself between 1835 and 1840, none, so far as is known, were made on the bayonet. It was the stands, bayonet for both the Model 1835/1840 and 1842 muskets. Probably the most important feature on this weapon is the inclusion of the tapered locking ring — the first if its type utilized in the United States, and based on the French Model of 1822 from which it, along with the musket itself, was adopted. This locking ring, incidentally, includes a feature which would remain standard until the introduction of the Model 1855 bayonet, and one which was included on several subsequent types before 1855: the protruding lug on its forward edge which engages the stop pin. This is essentially a European concept. The overall length is 20-5/8 inches, including an 18 x 7/8 inch blade and a 2-5/8 inch socket which is mortised for a bottom stud. The bore diameter is .848 inch and the muzzle length, 1 inch. Few variations are to be found on this bayonet, but one that is known in some number varies only in the markings. Between late 1839 and 1844, 30,241 Model 1835/1840 muskets were produced at Springfield, with an additional 12,600 turned out under contract. From 1843 until 1835. some 275,000 Model 1842 muskets came out of both U.S. armories. All told, then, we can safely assume that during this approximate fifteen year span, very nearly 320,000 bayonets of this pattern were fabricated, the vast majoriy of which saw extensive service during the Civil War. MARKINGS Ricasso crisply stamped with U.S. marking. No other markings CONDITION Very Good condition, especially given the age and model. This bayonet has no bends, breaks, nicks, pitting or other detrimental conditions. It has a deep plum patina….having possibly been browned when manufactured. Seller has not reconditioned this bayonet. It was scrubbed down with brass wool and oil to remove dirt and grime. Sorry, no scabbard. Original scabbards for this model are extremely scarce.

Price: 175 USD

Location: Montgomery, Texas

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