Spanish Socket Bayonet M1871

$ 99⁹⁵

Socket bayonet for use on the 11.5 mm. M1871 rolling block rifle.

In his book, Socket Bayonets of the Great Powers, Shuey indicates that M1871 bayonets made in the USA had 2.625 in. sockets, where the Spanish-made bayonets had a 3 in. socket. This is corroborated by Juan L. Calvó in his 2003 article (in Spanish), 24 Tipos de Cubo en Bayonetas Encontradas en España (24 Types of Socket Bayonets Found in Spain). This example has a 3.00 in. (76 mm.) socket.

Calvó also indicates that the blade width of Spanish-made bayonets was 19.5 mm., where the USA-made bayonets had blades 20.5 mm. wide. The blade width of this example is 0.77 in. (19.5 mm.).

And a really nice feature is that tightening ring on this one is not frozen in place. Screw works and is functional.

Stamped 8 91 6

Kombat Instruments Limited has been in the weapons and martial arts business for over 30 years. Throughout these decades, members of Team KIL have collected thousands of unique weapons during our international travels, or at auctions, or as gifts from our fighter friends around the world. We've kept some of these weapons to showcase in our personal collections. Many have been donated to museums. But there are still several vintage weapons that need a good home.

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Spanish Socket Bayonet M1871

Weight: 12oz

Blade Length: 19"

Total Length: 21-1/2"

Muzzle Ring diameter: 0.680"