Socket bayonet, Danish (1855)

Title	Socket bayonet
Nationality	Danish
Period	1855

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I think, from the style of the marks, that this must date from the mid-19th century. There are two small Danish arsenal marks (initial under crown), one on the shank and one on the muzzle ring. It has Kyhl's leaf-spring system (unique to Denmark) for securing it to the musket, instead of the conventional locking ring.

It has a 19.5" triangular, fullered blade, with 20% trace of what looks like an old browning finish. The internal muzzle ring diameter is 20mm.

I am not familiar with Danish muskets, but can only guess that this must have been for a percussion muzzle loader. This sort of bayonet may well have been used in the Danish war of 1864 against Prussia and Austria.

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[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : Danish : 19th Century]

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