Ben Michel Collection
14 Model 1763 Socket Bayonet French. 13.5” triangular blade with 5.75” fuller toward the tip on the upper face, scalloped shoulders, proof marked on the ricasso. 3.35” socket with long “L” mortise. Widely issued in the American Revolution. Good. Overall gray age spots. $200 - $300
15 Model 1763 Socket Bayonet with Long Neck French. 14” triangular blade with 7” fuller on the upper face, scalloped shoulders, marked on the ricasso. Neck has a long sweep, 3.25” socket with “L” mortise. A pattern known to have been used in the American Revolution. Good. Moderate age toning. $200 - $300
16 Model 1763 Socket Bayonet French. 14” triangular blade with 6” fuller near the point on the upper face, scalloped shoulders, marked on the ricasso. 3.4” socket with short “L” mortise. Type issued during the American Revolution. Good. Some surface oxidation and age spotting. $200 - $300
17 Model 1771 Socket Bayonet Marked “M.T” French. 13.5” triangular blade with 3.5” fuller on the upper face near the tip, scalloped shoulders, marked on the ricasso “M.T.” 2.6” socket with short mortise and locking ring on the end. Pattern widely used in the American Revolution. Good. Light age and service wear. Socket slightly out of round. $200 - $300
18 Model 1771 Socket Bayonet French. 14” triangular blade with 4” fuller on the upper face near the tip, scalloped shoulders, deep maker’s mark on the ricasso. 2.5” socket with short mortise and locking ring on the end. Pattern widely used in the American Revolution. Good. Metal polished. Normal age and service wear. $200 - $300
19 Model 1771 Socket Bayonet Marked “P*N” French. 13.25” triangular blade with 4.5” fuller on the upper face near the tip, scalloped shoulders, marked on the ricasso “P*N.” 2.5” socket with short mortise and locking ring on the end. Pattern widely issued to both French and Continental troops in the American Revolution. Very good. Light aging. $200 - $300
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NOVEMBER 3, 2015 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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