Yesterday's Weapons Forums

Well I always wanted one of these but I could not see spending the cash for an original, plus they are hard to find and with so many good repos, you never know what you might get. so I took the safe route and bought a repo. But it fills a hole in my collection. Here are some pics!

i think i understand - if i were to have a pritchard for the webley , id go the same route ,

but you need to inform those of us in the dark here - whats this for and whats its time of use ?

BTW this is one very interesting looking blade - i like it

OK here is the history as stated by Jerry Janzen.

U.S. Navy Model 1861 Dahlgren

This Bayonet, designed by the famous wepons designer admiral John A Dahlgren.It has the Distinction of being the first U.S. knife bayonet. It was used on the Model 1861 Plymouth/Whitneyville '69 Cal. short Musket rifle.It is a massive and spectacular Bayonet.It has a strangely made heavy blade with brass guard and backstrap/pommel and a one-piece wooden grip. It weighs over two pounds and has a brass mounted black leather scabbard. according to Hardin, this piece was produced in four distinct variations.

This is why I bought a repo. I can't belive the cost of these. I just saw another yesterday and the bid was up to $568 it had no scabbard and the blade was rusted.

ouch - i was looking at one the other day - it wasnt that much [i suspect repro] but its one ive learned 'recently' to be warry of , what a beautiful bayonet

Found another , but it to is missing a scabbard. They are pricey.