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2 triangular socket bayonets British ??
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 1:56 pm
by Ripster
Could use some help with these 2 . FIL paid 20 bucks at auction for these and am helping him to figure out what he bought . Overall length is 25 1/4 inches long . Socket is 3 inches long and inside diameter is approximately 1 inch . The research that I’ve done leads me to believe they are British stamped models 1895 or 1876 . Bayonets are way out of my wheelhouse so any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Re: 2 triangular socket bayonets British ??
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:52 pm
by zzyzzogeton
I believe them to be M1876 bayonets, although the muzzle ring ID does not match. The 1876 rings had an ID of about 0.71 inches. Definitely NOT M1895s which had a smaller (0.65 inches) ID.
Re: 2 triangular socket bayonets British ??
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:12 pm
by Ripster
zzyzzogeton wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:52 pm
I believe them to be M1876 bayonets, although the muzzle ring ID does not match. The 1876 rings had an ID of about 0.71 inches. Definitely NOT M1895s which had a smaller (0.65 inches) ID.
Thank you Sir
Re: 2 triangular socket bayonets British ??
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2025 1:19 am
by buckkiller58
look to be brown bess bayo's RED