18th Century British East India Company (EIC) 4” Socket Bayonet For Brown Bess Muzzle Loading Flintlock Muskets. BAYO 343 Bayonet

18th Century British East India Company (EIC) 4” Socket Bayonet For Brown Bess Muzzle Loading Flintlock Muskets. BAYO 343 - BAYO 343

These Brown Bess socket bayonets named after the weapon they were made for were the standard bayonet of the 18th century for the British army and continued in use until C1842 (see item 656 of the bayonet book by Watts & White where a Brown Bess socket bayonet with 4” long socket the same as ours is illustrated and page 286 of the same book). The typical triangular blade is 43mm length and it measures 525mm overall length. The 4” long socket’s muzzle diameter is 24mm There are no manufacturer or date marks on the blade but the socket has crisp ‘EIC’ trade mark below number ‘4’ (weapon number). The bayonets blade is straight and the metal work of the bayonet has just light staining consistent with age and no rust. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 343

£375.00