CIVIL WAR ERA CUTLASS BAYONET FOR ENFIELD NAVAL RIFLE.

CIVIL WAR ERA CUTLASS BAYONET FOR ENFIELD NAVAL RIFLE. This is a nice example of a scarce bayonet with a 27″ flat blade. It is known that at least 1,000 of these bayonets and the corresponding British Navy rifles were purchased by the Confederacy and came through the blockade. The known Confederate purchased bayonets are of the same configuration but have engraved numbers cut into iron pommel to match the 1/1000 guns. This bayonet has a stamped number “443” on the pommel next to spring release button. Regardless if this bayonet saw Confederate use, it is a fine example of an export naval rifle bayonet with no British proofs. CONDITION: Bayonet overall is in very good condition. The blade is mostly bright with scattered areas of staining and small areas of pitting. The maker’s mark of three initials in an acorn shaped shield is unknown to us but can be seen in photos. The iron basket exhibits few small dents, dings and scratches and retains 95% of its original black painted interior surface. It is mostly gray/white with areas of rusting and pitting elsewhere. Compressed leather slab handles are complete though slightly swollen near pommel. 4-44305 JS67 (600-800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2232	$805.00	CIVIL WAR ERA CUTLASS BAYONET FOR ENFIELD NAVAL RIFLE. This is a nice example of a scarce bayonet with a 27″ flat blade. It is known that at least 1,000 of these bayonets and the corresponding British Navy rifles were purchased by the Confederacy and came through the blockade. The known Confederate purchased bayonets are of the same configuration but have engraved numbers cut into iron pommel to match the 1/1000 guns. This bayonet has a stamped number “443” on the pommel next to spring release button. Regardless if this bayonet saw Confederate use, it is a fine example of an export naval rifle bayonet with no British proofs. CONDITION: Bayonet overall is in very good condition. The blade is mostly bright with scattered areas of staining and small areas of pitting. The maker’s mark of three initials in an acorn shaped shield is unknown to us but can be seen in photos. The iron basket exhibits few small dents, dings and scratches and retains 95% of its original black painted interior surface. It is mostly gray/white with areas of rusting and pitting elsewhere. Compressed leather slab handles are complete though slightly swollen near pommel. 4-44305 JS67 (600-800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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