Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Four Early Socket Bayonets, mid to late 18th century, a British shield bayonet (pitting),a British Land Pattern bayonet with "39" engraved on the socket, a British Land Pattern bayonet with "21" engraved on the base of the blade, and a "US" marked 1795-style bayonet with scabbard, frog, and linen shoulder carriage.
Provenance: The collection of Ed Vebell.
Estimate $300-400
Some light rust and pitting. The shield bayonet is pitted throughout.
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BRITISH LAND, United StatesChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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