Original U.S. Seminole War Era 1816 Springfield Socket Bayonet Marked U.S. Antique Gun Parts and 5ème Escadrille de Chasse

and 5ème Escadrille de Chasse became 10ème Escadrille de Chasse

and a lot more on the back

but shows heavy age wear

It measures approximately 3" wide by 3 5/8" high

We have had a few of these before

Original U.S. Seminole War Era 1816 Springfield Socket Bayonet Marked U.S. Antique Gun Parts and 5ème Escadrille de ChasseOriginal Item. Only One Available. Model 1816 Bayonets were the true predecessor to the Model 1855 series bayonet. They are typically American in design, in that they do not have a blade "shoulder." They have deep side fullers (forming a "T" in cross section) with a top face flute (or fuller) that runs almost the full length of the blade (about 16 3 4'); the standard Model 1816 has a top face flute of about 9" nominally. These are attached by fitting