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US M1816 BAYONET & A TRUNCHEON WITH COLLAPSIBLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 350.00 USD
US M1816 BAYONET & A TRUNCHEON WITH COLLAPSIBLE
KNIFE. 1) BAYONET. This M1816 bayonet measures 19 1/8" overall with a 3" socket. The bayonet is marked on the face "US" over "_C". CONDITION: the bayonet has a dark overall patina with minor areas of pitting. 2) TRUNCHEON. A very interesting turned wood truncheon measuring 12" overall with a 5 1/2" turned wood grip. There is a 1 1/4" ferrule at the base, and a 1 1/2" ferrule at the top. In the center of the top is a small brass door that opens to reveal a collapsible 4" steel, 4-sided blade. CONDITION: truncheon shows light wear overall. Blade has a light gray finish. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-19902-3/BF). $200-350.