Original 18th Century European Plug Bayonet with Leather Scabbard Brown Bess Muskets which does not have the

which does not have the cuts

There is also a date

The picture of 4 rods is to illustrate variations between different rods

Original Item: In 1878 the Francotte patent Martini System was granted utilizing a detachable mechanism fitted without the Cocking Indicator

rod and end plate

Original 18th Century European Plug Bayonet with Leather Scabbard Brown Bess Muskets which does not have theOriginal Item: Only One Item Available. We suspect that this could be a Spanish or even German late 18th century hunting bayonet used when hunting for wild boar. It could, however, be earlier and perhaps even English. A nine inch double sided blade, now clean, but showing several areas of old pitting, tapered wood shaft hilt mounted in a silvered white metal, probably German silver with original silver mounted black leather scabbard and belt loop