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1884.27.58.2

Bayonet for long gun [.1]. It is made from metal. The blade is triangular in section and tapering to a point. The other end extends downwards at 90-degrees to a cylindrical socket for attaching to the gun. [AF [OPS Move] 4/7/2017]

1884.27.58.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bayonet for long gun [.1]. It is made from metal. The blade is triangular in section and tapering to a point. The other end extends downwards at 90-degrees to a cylindrical socket for attaching to the gun. [AF [OPS Move] 4/7/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Date / Period
Date made: 1852 Date made: 1800-1852
Date collected
1852
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: max 75 mm, Width: max 27 mm, Length: max 512 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.27.58.2
Research and responses

From 1851 Pitt Rivers was interested in the development of new firearms as a result of his work for the Schools of Musketry. This object was probably part of this work.

Information from Bob Oliver [April 1997] Calibre 14.1 mm. Rifling 5. Muzzle loading percussion cap. The weapon is in generally good condition but with prominent vice marks at two points on the barrel, smoothed down and reblued. Stock and forestock repolished. Lock plate and hammer reblued. All brass furniture repolished. Lacquer left on bayonet. [Details of materials used provided]. There is no sling with this rifle.

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