Boyle, Gamble, & McFee Bayonet Adapter / SOLD

Boyle, Gamble, & McFee Bayonet Adapter - Inventory Number: BAY 271 / SOLD

The brass has a very pleasing deep dark patina. Its small tightening screw is present. Clearly stamped in the device is its mating number of "59". There are no bends or repairs.

Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by dovetailing in studs to engage the bayonet hilts, and they could help militarize civilian rifles bored out to military caliber as well. Boyle, Gamble and McFee made two models of adapter, both consisting of a solid band that has a slight bridge to enable it to slide over a front sight. The adapter would then be locked in place with a small set screw.

Inventory Number: BAY 271 / SOLD