BAKER RIFLE BAYONET
BAKER RIFLE BAYONET FROM A PENINSULA WAR BATTLEFIELD
A Rare and Genuine Battlefield find from a Peninsula War Battlefield, this is a Baker Rifle Bayonet complete less the Guard. It came from the collection of Jean Quatre Vieux, an amateur but highly accomplished Napoleonic historian who trawled many battlefields including those in his 2002 book, “The Battles of Napoleon in the South West” where it looks like the broken guard to this bayonet is illustrated on page 153 - sadly they have not been re-united!
Although in excavated condition, it is very solid, complete with spring and button catch which is not seized, and the blade is pitted and bent but not broken. Overall length 26.5", blade 22". It could be restored with a replacement guard, work to the bar slot, spring catch and straightening the blade although this would entail removing the handle grip. Guards are available from numerous sources.
There are now so many replica Baker rifle bayonets that have been cleverly aged due to the escalating prices of genuine items. Several ‘originals’ priced over £1,000 looking highly dubious when closely inspected with Tourmaline ageing as opposed to naturally aged brass for example.
A rare find which could be restored or displayed as is.
Price: £325.00 including UK mainland delivery
Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing this item - quoting reference: SKU 726D
SWEDISH M1867-89 REMINGTON SOCKET BAYONET
FINE SWEDISH REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE M1867-89 SOCKET BAYONET: 3 AVAILABLE
Swedish Remington Rolling block rifle M1867-89 Socket Bayonet, straight cruciform blade 19 1/4" to the shoulder. Socket has a sprung press catch which is mint on each bayonet. Shank with Swedish makers logo of Crown over C (Carl Gustaf Stads gevärsfaktori) on each bayonet - other markings as follows;-
Bayonet Reference No -SKU:721D Inspectors markings of G.F. and G.M. Number 3201 stamped on opposite side of shank. Unit markings in two lines on socket 9 R.B. / No.1484 (9th Infantry Regiment, Conscripted Soldier, Rifle no 1484)
Bayonet Reference No - SKU: 722D Inspectors markings of J.B. and G.M. Number 18431 stamped on opposite side of shank. Unit markings in two lines on socket 20R.7K / No. 96. (20th Infantry Regiment. 7th Company, Rifle no 96) *SOLD*
Bayonet Reference No - SKU: 723D Inspectors markings of J.B. and J.G. Number 8099 stamped on opposite side of shank. Unit markings in two lines on socket 10R.B. / No. 1525 (10th Infantry Regiment, Conscripted Soldier, Rifle no 1525)
Each bayonet is in fine condition with approximately 90% original finish. This bayonet is a conversion of the M1867 socket bayonet used with the 12.17 mm Remington rolling block rifle. This ‘89 conversion for the 8mm M1867-89 rolling block rifle meant removing the old socket and brazing a new socket in place. The join is plainly visible on all these model bayonets. This is the only socket bayonet to incorporate a coil-spring press stud. The socket measures 1.875 in. (48 mm.) long.
For decoding the inspectors markings please refer to Per Holmbäck’s excellent reference website http://www.holmback.se/bayonets/bayonets.htm
Original Price £80.00 each now REDUCED to £65.00 each
including UK mainland delivery
SWEDISH CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD
MODIFIED 1893 PATTERN SWEDISH CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD
The sword is 33" overall with a 28" curved blade. The hilt including a solid brass bowl guard and ribbed grip are all from a Swedish 1893 pattern trooper's sword and stamped with the inspectors mark "GM" under a crown. The blade however is an old period replacement, possibly modified for sea service as it is 10" shorter than the original blade and has a single cutting edge instead of the double sided blade found on the original pattern. It is not known if the blade was modified at the time of manufacture or shortly afterwards. Further research may reveal if such blades were routinely fitted or if this is a unique modification.
The blade is slightly pitted with an even unrestored patina. The solid brass bowl is in good condition and the grip appears original but worn.
Price: £225.00 including UK mainland delivery
Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing this item - quoting reference: SKU 714D
