British, Victorian Era, Marine Artillery Cutlass Bayonet, Carl Reinhardt Kirschbaum Mfg
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: $950.00

Original era manufacture. German made bayonet for the British short naval rifle, 1858. Carl Reinhardt Kirschbaum proof mark on the reverse ricasso, 27 inch steel blade, with a steel cupped guard.Even, steel patina finish to the blade and guard, no deep corrosion pitting. Pressed leather grips with a checkered design to the surface, sound condition, no cracks or chips.Original leather scabbard with a black painted finish, steel chape, with a black dyed buff leather frog.The scabbard is sound, the stitching is basicallyintact, thereis a crease in the leather just above the chape. When the blade is inserted in the scabbard there is a 1 inch gap between the base of the guard and scabbard throat. The likely culprit is the crease in the leather and shrinkage over time.