HARPERS FERRY M1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE BAYONET

Type II model 1841 “Mississippi” Rifle Bayonet features a blued blade, clear stampings, and a matching scabbard in excellent condition for its age. This sword style bayonet was manufactured in 3 iterations with distinguishing features. This piece is an excellent example of the 2nd generation of bayonet with a classic “C” shaped hilt and a 1” stud guide along the flat edge of the hilt for affixing to a factory modified m1841 Mississippi Rifle. Harper’s Ferry production reports for 1854 show that 1,639 sword bayonets for rifles, stud with guide attachment, and 40 musician bayonets were produced at the armory. During 1855, 3,179 Type II bayonets were produced for a total production of 4,858 bayonets. The blade measures 22.5” with a width of 1.24” nearest the hilt. Overall length is 27.25” whi...