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FINE CIVIL WAR DAHLGREN BOWIE BAYONET WITH SHEATH.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
FINE CIVIL WAR DAHLGREN BOWIE BAYONET WITH SHEATH.

16 3/4" Overall, 12" heavy blade w/ 5 1/2" clip point. “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS” on one ricasso & the other “U.S.N. / D.R. / 1864”. Inspector cartouche stamped on top of pommel “DR”. Original Dahlgren brass mounted sheath is complete w/ frog button. This bayonet was designed by admiral John Dahlgren for the Model 1861 Whitney Plymouth Navy rifle. CONDITION: fine overall. Blade retains much of its original finish w/ sm. areas of staining & pitting, markings crisp. Brass has mixed mottled patinas. Sheath is also fine w/ scuffing to leather finish. PROVENANCE: pictured on pg. 203 of "Accoutrements IV" by James R. Johnston. (02-15872/JS). $1,500-2,500.