nchistory Posted October 27, 2019 Share #1 Posted October 27, 2019 Not sure if American...........Thoughts? Thus may be 3rd to 4th quarter 18th century? Thoughts on maker or contract markings? L mortise and No bridge. Upstate NY. Marking ......................????INGTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SKIPH Posted October 27, 2019 Share #7 Posted October 27, 2019 nchistory- From what is visible in your pictures, the blade shape looks very similar to the British Brown Bess bayonets. The stamp looks like it said "Washington" at some time. Since I only have a few late, socket bayonets I'm not really sure. But, there are others on the site that will figure it out. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stratasfan Posted October 27, 2019 Share #9 Posted October 27, 2019 I don't know about the bayonet itself, but I don't think it can be"Wash". The "ington" looks like it is that, but I don't think that it can be a W or A at the beginning. Have you tried doing a pencil rubbing by laying some thin paper over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchistory Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted October 27, 2019 nchistory- From what is visible in your pictures, the blade shape looks very similar to the British Brown Bess bayonets. The stamp looks like it said "Washington" at some time. Since I only have a few late, socket bayonets I'm not really sure. But, there are others on the site that will figure it out. SKIP Yes SKIPH is does look like Washington, wasn't sure, thanks for input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SKIPH Posted October 27, 2019 Share #12 Posted October 27, 2019 The more I look at it, the more I agree with Elizabeth. It may not be "Washington". Now I did find out that there was a "Washington Arsenal", near where Fort McNair is located. But, it stated they made "fencing bayonets" in the 1840s. Still researching! SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len S Posted October 28, 2019 Share #13 Posted October 28, 2019 I believe it's a British bayonet made by Heighington. Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted October 28, 2019 Share #14 Posted October 28, 2019 Len S- I believe you nailed it! Found a few more "Heighington" Brown Bess Bayonets after you furnished the name. THX from all of us. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchistory Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted November 4, 2019 You guys are correct, a British Model 1842 with bridge cut off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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