Original bayonets dating to the Civil War are also highly collectible. Nonetheless, bayonets of all types can often be had for $100 or less, putting them within reach of many enthusiastic collectors.

A: Your bayonet has a rotating locking ring to hold it in place. This feature was introduced on U.S. bayonets in 1835. Before that, they were just held in place by friction.

Object Details Author Reilly, Robert M Date 1990 C1990 Call number UD400.R45 1990X Type Books Physical description xiv, 209 p. : ill. ; 32 cm Place United States Data Source Smithsonian Libraries ...