Original German / Dutch American Revolutionary War Era Brown Bess Style Socket Bayonet - Circa 1750 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and was not an export

and was not an export rifle intended to be used by local forces

The revolver still retains much of the finish on the metalwork

The front of the cap has a lovely “coffin bar” 1st Lieutenant rank insignia

such as Cherry Blossoms

a rather low number which indicates the approximate manufacture date of August 1942

Original German / Dutch American Revolutionary War Era Brown Bess Style Socket Bayonet - Circa 1750 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and was not an exportOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a fine example of an either German or Dutch socket bayonet in the Brown Bess style, dating to around 1750. There are no existing markings and the construction is rather crude, perfect for this period. It may have been American made for a Brown Bess musket, which they used extensively during the war. The bayonet features a 15 blade and an overall length of 19 5 16. It comes with a small note with some