US SOCKET TRAPDOOR BAYONET MODEL 1873?

[knives4me]

Hi, guys I just bought this bayonet supposed to be from the Indian wars. can anyone tell me what information they may have on this bayonet? I am new to collecting bayonets so whatever info you fellow collectors may have would be appreciated.
Thank You
Martin

 

[EdCaffreyMS]

I'm in no way trying to be rude or disrespectful, just information for you. I doubt you'll get much information or interaction posting factory made knives/edge items. Most folks here are custom knifemakers, and while we might know some things about factory/production knives, it's not that anybody is ignoring your threads....it's just that most of us don't have much to say when it comes to factory/production pieces.

 

[vlegski]

Ditto Ed's comments. Try the internet. Lots of info on those bayonets if you look.

 

[knives4me]

Thank you .

 

[chrisstaniar]

All my great knowledge and wisdom says "yes, it's a sharp pokey thing".

In all seriousness, report back when you do find out. Looks cool!

 

[bladegrinder]

Take a look over at a muzzleloader forum, you should find out pretty quick anything you want to know about them. there's quite a few on the web.