5thDragoons
04-05-2023, 09:51
Not a 71/84 bayonet - this is a "pioneer cadet sidearm" from the 1870s. At academy, cadets were supposed to present a military appearance so all wore one of these. Very uncommon here, and I was glad to get it even if it's missing the release spring. Ironically, the spring is just for appearance - there's no release button. The same style without a saw back was an infantry cadet sidearm = much more common.
51960
This cadet paid extra to have his sidearm etched as shown. As an aside, the sawback is still quite sharp as I just found out the hard way!
51961
Next is a Puma NCO's dress bayonet with stag scales and troddel.
51962
Dress bayonets weren't intended to be mounted on a rifle. As such there's a felt spacer for the slot. Price takes a hit if it's missing. Price also increases at least $100 for stag scales.
51963
And just for fun, this is part of my bayonet assortment. I have quite a variety of Italian blades.
51964
51960
This cadet paid extra to have his sidearm etched as shown. As an aside, the sawback is still quite sharp as I just found out the hard way!
51961
Next is a Puma NCO's dress bayonet with stag scales and troddel.
51962
Dress bayonets weren't intended to be mounted on a rifle. As such there's a felt spacer for the slot. Price takes a hit if it's missing. Price also increases at least $100 for stag scales.
51963
And just for fun, this is part of my bayonet assortment. I have quite a variety of Italian blades.
51964