Lot 1286

US Rifle Socket Bayonet from 1873

Sold July 9, 2026

Price realized
$45

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Origin: Indian Wars and Sioux/Lakota Skirmishes

Dimensions: 2 1/2x1x21″

Conditions: Bayonet has Rusting and is Weathered

Additional Information: This Model 1873 bayonet isn’t just standard issue—it’s steel forged for the front lines of American expansion. Designed for the Springfield Trapdoor Rifle, it was the edge carried by soldiers who pushed into the unknown and held the line when it mattered most.

From the dust and danger of the American Indian Wars to the clash of the Spanish–American War, this blade saw the moments where history turned. It’s not just a weapon—it’s a hardened relic of conflict, survival, and the raw reality of war on two defining fronts of the 19th century.

Lot details

Lot
1286
Category
Historical Objects › Militaria › Edged Weapons › Firearms Accessories
Closed
July 9, 2026

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