Original British P-1842 Socket Bayonet for use with Lovell Catch French Machine Guns with belt sizing strap in

with belt sizing strap in center of back

they had become established as the dominant cavalry arm of the Union Army

Set of 4 pouches with 2 strap

The early blade is the style without a motto

these were "left over" from British Brown Bess Muskets converted to percussion cap system in 1839

Original British P-1842 Socket Bayonet for use with Lovell Catch French Machine Guns with belt sizing strap inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a hard to find bayonet typically because people do not know what to look for. It was introduced in 1842 because complaints were made that the standard Hanovarian catch bayonet was shaking lose under fire, the vibration resulting in the bayonet's rear rim jumping out from the "S" shaped spring catch. Even the Duke of Wellington got involved and suggested the addition of a socket ring, not previously adopted by