Is this an original?

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

Got this bayonet just now and was wondering if it was possibly an original.

How would I tell if it was original or not?

 

[UCVRelics]

Its original but what is the overall length and the size of the socket hole. That will be tell of what period.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

Its original but what is the overall length and the size of the socket hole. That will be tell of what period.

Thanks! How do I date it?

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

Its original but what is the overall length and the size of the socket hole. That will be tell of what period.

Also how can you tell it's original?

 

[Craig L Barry]

At a glance the locking ring and US markings resemble a US 1861 bayonet

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

At a glance the locking ring and US markings resemble a US 1861 bayonet

That's what I was thinking.
I'd assume this went to a Springfield?

 

[Glen_C]

Pretty sure its a Springfield m1873 for the trapdoor .45-70.

U.S. 18th and 19th Century Bayonets

Pictures and descriptions of U.S. 18th and 19th Century Bayonets.

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Socket bayonet for use on the .45–70 Caliber U.S. Rifle M1873 (Trapdoor Springfield) rifle.
The beautiful high-polish blue finish illustrates the painstaking workmanship exhibited on these rifles and bayonets. The socket length is 3.00 in. (76 mm.).

Cheers
GC

btw, first guess in order of my thoughts, machining, length, width, marking...............and then checking my guess on a pretty well known bookmark. I'm often wrong but this time I might just be right. I don't know if the cadet length holds water as propriety to cadets but they are a smidge shorter, with the various National Guard units having the rifles around well into the 20th century.

Plus, they are uber common, even if reproduced. A reproduction would likely have its reproduction scabbard with it.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

Measurements are:

Whole length: 17 Inches

Socket width: About an inch.

 

[Craig L Barry]

Well rule out the 1855/1861 if it was a US 1861 bayonet it would be 21" with an 18" blade.

 

[Tom Hughes]

Nice bayonet...war period or not it's a nice relic.

 

[Johnny_Reb_1865]

Nice bayonet...war period or not it's a nice relic.

This was given to me as payment for a job I did for someone.