Revolutionary War Bayonet

[27Division18]

I am hoping to determine the nationality and model of this bayonet. I am told it dates to the period of the American Revolution. 

[SARGE]

Not shown in Hardin or Reilly.  Does the back of the blade have ground fullers?

[Widukind1971]

Hi 27Division18.
 

I am no expert in socket bayonets, and for a correct determination I need the exact sizes, but the first thing to me that comes in mind is British.
 

First picture which I send you is my own Brown Bess socket bayonet. It has a similar Mortise (Zig Zag), the blade looks also a bit triangular etc. Mine was indeed standard issue for the British soldiers during the American Revolution.

 

Second photo is from the book British & Commonwealth Bayonets from Skennerton and shows about the same markings. These markings are British. 
 

Again, for good determination I need the total lenght of the bayonet and the inner size of the socket.

Bert

[Widukind1971]

Strangely enough your blade seems to be upside down. 😳

[27Division18]

1 hour ago, Widukind1971 said:

Hi 27Division18.
 

I am no expert in socket bayonets, and for a correct determination I need the exact sizes, but the first thing to me that comes in mind is British.
 

First picture which I send you is my own Brown Bess socket bayonet. It has a similar Mortise (Zig Zag), the blade looks also a bit triangular etc. Mine was indeed standard issue for the British soldiers during the American Revolution.

 

Second photo is from the book British & Commonwealth Bayonets from Skennerton and shows about the same markings. These markings are British. 
 

Again, for good determination I need the total lenght of the bayonet and the inner size of the socket.

Bert

Hello. The overall length of the bayonet is approx 16 inches. The blade is approx 11 1/2 inches and the diameter of the socket is a bit less than 1 inch. Thanks for your assistance!

[27Division18]

Here are some more pics

[Misfit 45]

If it has a Revolutionary War tie, it appears to be Hessian. Dutch/Germanic. I found this link.

Marv

 

[Widukind1971]

I have to agree with Marv. I got this info from the book ‘Swords and Blades of the American Revolution’ by Neumann.

[27Division18]

Thank you VERY MUCH for your assistance.

[marysdad]

The information from Hardin and Neumann is good. Contemporary terminology would classify these as a Short Shank Dutch/Liege Socket Bayonet.  The Dutch were leading arms exporters during the 17th and 18th Centuries. As a consequence, the term “Dutch” was loosely applied to arms exported by the Dutch, most of which were made elsewhere (esp. Liège and the German States). These came to America during both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. There is more info on my site.