BOYLE, GAMBLE & MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER.

BOYLE, GAMBLE & MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER. This adapter is SN 59 on lug and is maker marked “BG&M / Richmond VA / Patent Sept. 2, 1861”. Adapter is excavated. It still retains dirt from some unknown battlefield or campsite. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Boyle, Gamble & McFee bayonet adapter made of brass and well marked, “B. G. & M / Richmond Va / Pat Sept 2, 186” on the body and number “59” on the lug. These adapters were designed to provide a lug for the barrel of rifles manufactured without an integral bayonet lug affixed to the barrel.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: As excavated with ground action and dug patina. Missing set screw. Markings are discernible. Still retains proper curvature for gun. 4-31334 JS70 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1106	$1,035.00	BOYLE, GAMBLE & MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER. This adapter is SN 59 on lug and is maker marked “BG&M / Richmond VA / Patent Sept. 2, 1861”. Adapter is excavated. It still retains dirt from some unknown battlefield or campsite. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Boyle, Gamble & McFee bayonet adapter made of brass and well marked, “B. G. & M / Richmond Va / Pat Sept 2, 186” on the body and number “59” on the lug. These adapters were designed to provide a lug for the barrel of rifles manufactured without an integral bayonet lug affixed to the barrel.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: As excavated with ground action and dug patina. Missing set screw. Markings are discernible. Still retains proper curvature for gun. 4-31334 JS70 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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