Group photo

[Carlsr]

Rod bayonet family.
Triangular rod bayonet
1884 Experimental Rod bayonet
Trials 1888 rod bayonet cartouched 1889 with two piece trigger guard, 1873 dated breech block and documented as an 1884 rod bayonet.
1888 rod bayonet.
missing family member 1882 short rifle with triangular rod bayonet.
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[Fred]

Wow!

[Carlsr]

One on the bottom is my first TD. The others I stumbled on, not really looking for them at all. My focus has been on M70’s, mainly the type I which still eludes me. Never imagined finding an M84 first or as reasonable as this one. I’ll probably find a short rifle with the triangular rod bayonet before a M70 type I LOL!!! Maybe if I stop looking for that m70 it’ll drop in my lap???

[Tkacook]

Incredible collection!

[Carlsr]

Thank you!

[JimF]

Do I see a tang sight folded down on that M1888 RRB?

[Carlsr]

Yes you do Jim. It was on the rifle when I purchased it.

[alfajim]

What kind of tang sight is it? I am building a TD for shooting and was thinking of putting a tang sight on it, so I don't have to shoot the 1879 heirloom much.

Jim O

[Carlsr]

I have no idea what type it is. Someone had told me years ago that it is a Winchester sight so that's about all I know.