19th Century Cavalry Sabre in the French M1822 Style, Probably German-made for the US Market Argentine Type C Socket Bayonet for the FN FAL, Argentine Marines, Falklands War
US M1855 Socket Bayonet
Description
Socket bayonet with fullered triangular blade and steel scabbard. Scabbard with drainage hole and frog hanging hook. Blade 18 inches in length, the bayonet 20¾ inches overall.
The blade is stamped at the ricasso with ‘US’.
Both bayonet and scabbard have been blued and retain a great deal of this original finish, especially the blade. The scabbard has some wear to the bluing on prominent surfaces and one very small dent towards the point.
