Bidspirit auction | Prussian M1809 Socket Bayonet

Prussian M1809 Socket Bayonet - These are frequently encountered in the USA, owing to the M1809 musket’s use during the U.S. Civil War. The bayonet is unusual in that it lacks the mortise commonly found on socket bayonets. The mounting system was developed by Austria 1798–1799, incorporating a spring on the musket which engages the notch on the bayonet’s socket collar. Condition: Unmarked, good condition