Model 1855 Socket Bayonet

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
Bayonets, like this one, were common equipment for Union soldiers. This particular bayonet was meant to attach to a Model 1855 Springfield musket.
ID Number
AF.35635R.1
accession number
97652
catalog number
35635R.1
Object Name
bayonet
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/2 in x 21 in x 1 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 53.34 cm x 3.81 cm
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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military
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Exhibition
Price of Freedom
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1301367
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-dc30-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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