Dahlgren Knife Bayonet

[jeff p]

I have a 1863 Dahlgren Bayonet and need some help on telling if it is real or a repro. Has all the markings as ones that I could find on the internet and shows use but are there any easy wats to tell if it is real. Thanks for any help I can get. Jeff

[JBinIll]

Here's some comparisons between real and fake-

http://www.azswords.com/Fake%20DAHLGREN.htm

Note differences in the spring retaining screw in the handle and lettering styles on the blades.

[Gus Fisher]

GREAT link, JB. The repro's have been around long enough they are starting to get enough age patina that they are harder and harder to tell from the real ones.

[jeff p]

Now I know!!

Thanks for the help, Arizona knives made this one, almost exactly like the pictures. Do you have any idea what it might be worth? Good to very good condition.

[JBinIll]

Current reproductions sell for around $75.