Original U.S. Indian Wars M-1855 Bayonet Converted to .45-70 Socket & Compressed - Converted Ca. 1878-1890 - From Collection of American Edged Weapon Museum British Military Hats identified to an important figure

identified to an important figure in Marine Corps history

certainly a working life replacement

concerning their advertisement which had just appeared in the Army and Navy Journal

and original markings still on the ricasso

The dagger is in wonderful condition but the blade does show its age

Original U.S. Indian Wars M-1855 Bayonet Converted to .45-70 Socket & Compressed - Converted Ca. 1878-1890 - From Collection of American Edged Weapon Museum British Military Hats identified to an important figureOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a very interesting bayonet that began life as an M 1855 Bayonet during the Civil War. During the Indian Wars period, particularly during 1878 1890, this bayonet was converted & compressed to a . 45 70 Socket, for use on a Springfield Trapdoor rifle. This example came to us from the Larry Thomas American Edged Weapon Museum in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, further cementing its authenticity and prestige. There is