British Napoleonic Era Brown Bess Bayonet, Oughton Maker
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $250.00

Original era manufacture. A very dark steelpatina finish bayonet with a 17 inch blade, and overall just under 22 inches.The muzzle opening measures 27 mm with the socket shank having an overall length of 4 inches. At the base of the flat bladethe makers name is partially visible, Oughton, with a crown proof above, and several other markings just above the base of the blade.John Oughton 1797, Smallbrook St. Birmingham, J&C Oughton by 1802-1815.There is scattered surface pitting to the blade, however the surface loss is minimal.