French 1842 Bayonet, pre Civil War

Description

This rare and fine condition pre-Civil War 1842 bayonet was used on many imported weapons for the Civil War. With a
27 3/4'' overall, 23'' single-edged spear point ''yataghan'' blade with single unstopped fullers. The blade is a light burnished smoky pewter with some areas of darker patina approaching the tip. Some light grind marks can be seen at the edges from a long-previous machine sharpening and a few tiny dings can be seen here or there at the edges and corners, otherwise the blade shows no major blemishes. The steel crosspiece is toned to a mottled dark gray-brown mostly at on the quillon and socket. The ribbed cast brass grip has acquired a pleasing burnished goldenrod tone and shows only superficial expected handling marks. Overall the bayonet is in very good plus to excellent condition.
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