Spoon guys, recognize this three sided bayonet?

[cstreit]

Moms cleaning house and found this. Possibly from the German side of the family coming from the old country. Makers mark shown, that's the only identifying mark.

[fred cook]

It's British (broad arrow stamp). Probably an 1853 Enfield bayonet.

[Buckterrier]

I have two that came with my Mosins. They were outlawed.

[Arizona_928]

While mosins came with the three side bayonet. That one is definitely not from a mosin...

[fred cook]

This style bayonet was used by various countries for nearly 200 years. The design caused a nasty wound that did not heal quickly. The Swiss used a variation for a while that was 4 sided. I think that I recall that this style bayonet was eventually banned. Most of the bayonets used in the American Civil War were of this type.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by fred cook

It's British (broad arrow stamp). Probably an 1853 Enfield bayonet.

Unuhh..

[MRM]

Fred was first and Tabs has spoken. You may take their assessment to the bank. Very cool, by the way.

[fred cook]

The British have used the Broad Arrow on military items forever (almost). The WD stands for "War Department" and the crown over E indicates the Enfield armory. Would need measurements to know for sure, but looks like it is for the 1853 .577 caliber Enfield rifle.

[tabs]

I read the descriptions and view the pictures that gun dealers post on the various gun sales websites. I wind up thinking how little they know and that they often miss important information in their pictures and descriptions.

Lately I had some questions that I would like to have answered and realized my go to guy who had forgotten more than I would ever know has passed away.

[cstreit]

Thanks! I found some markings on the blade. Obvious now, don't see how I missed. Will post more..

Scabbard definitely British., WD meaning War Department.