Scarce* Sabre Bayonet for the Model 1859 Sharps Rifle with Scabbard and Leather Frog. 21421. Bayonets

Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848 and ceasing production in 1881. They were renowned for long-range accuracy. By 1874, the rifle was available in a variety of calibres, and it was one of the few designs to be successfully adapted to metallic cartridge use. There were at least three different bayonets for the Sharps. Two different Sabre bayonets and the standard triangular bayonet. Two of the major manufacturers of the sabre bayonet were; Collins & Co, Hartford Connecticut and Ames MFG.Co Chicopee Massachusetts. This example has a 50 ½ cm blade (62 ¼ cm overall) and a brass ribbed hilt stamped ‘44’. The blade is in good overall condition with areas showing its age. The scabbard is leather and intact. The throat is brass coloured as is the chape *later replaced*. The rare frog is in very good order with brass and stitching intact. The price for this very scarce set includes UK delivery. 21421.