French or Spanish Bayonet

**RARE**C1680-1700 Early Continental French Or Spanish Plug Bayonet With Etched Blade. BAYO 662 - BAYO 662

Plug Bayonets were used in France & Spain as late as the 19th Century. This is an excellent early original French or Spanish push bayonet made C 1680-1700. It has a 12 ½” double edged blade etched on both sides with decorative panels obscured by staining consistent with age . The ricasso has a decorated pate at the ferrule and grooved white metal ferrule. The bayonet measures 18” overall length. The turned hilt is hardwood tapering from the blade to the pommel and ribbed throughout its length in order to grip the inside of the musket barrel. A nice early plug bayonet in excellent condition for its age. As is common this plug bayonet is without scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 662

£1,695.00