Civil War: Socket bayonet, 1861-1865

Description:	A triangular bladed socket bayonet, 1861-1865. The scabbard is made from steel and is triangular to accommodate the blade shape. It has an external hook for a belt. The scabbard has been severely bent and has acute rust damage. The bayonet blade has a soft patina and has been well protected by the scabbard. Its socket is made to fit over the end of a rifle barrel and has notches to lock it into place. It also has a screw so that it can be tightened for long engagements. The sockets black coating has been rusted through and has been roughed by corrosion.
Origin:	2010-09-17
Source:	http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/vchs/id/4132
Collection:	Vigo County Historical Society
Rights:	http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/
Copyright:	Copyright Undetermined
Subjects:	United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Military weapons Bayonets Soldiers -- Equipment and supplies Wars & Conflicts Civil War -- Artifact

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