cpatrick Posted April 8, 2007 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2007 As many of you are aware, I began my years of collecting with Civil War, and colonial era militaria. This is an extremely rare P1750 German-Dutch socket bayonet, exactly the type of bayonet used by the Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey. Interestingly, this bayonet was found at a garage sale by myself near Fort Dix, and I have always wondered if this has any sort of affiliation with the famed Washington led attack at Trenton. Either way, there is little doubt as to its Hessian origin, and use, during the American Revolution. I love the socket bayonets of the 18th century - especially the lack of a bridge on the socket, and the muzzle flare. There is not a spec of pitting, and there is even a little bare metal showing towards the end of the 12 inch blade. Spectacular! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roy Posted April 16, 2007 Share #3 Posted April 16, 2007 That is a very nice bayonet! Are there any arsenal marks on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpatrick Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted April 17, 2007 Hi Roy, Thank you for the kind comment - much appreciated. This is a completely unmarked example - Unless I had overlooked a mark. Over the next week, I am going to be posting some of my early American bayonets, as well as a couple of Confederate socket bayonets. Keep your eyes peeled! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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