French Model 1774 Socket Bayonet – Revolutionary War Era

French Model 1774 Socket Bayonet – Revolutionary War Era - Inventory Number: BAY 291

An original French Model 1774 socket bayonet, featuring a classic three-sided (triangular) blade and offset shank designed to mount on the Charleville Model 1766 and 1774 muskets. French weapons and bayonets like this one were extensively used during the American Revolution, as France provided vital arms support to the Continental Army beginning in 1777.

Measures approximately 16 inches.

This bayonet retains a deep, aged patina consistent with its 18th-century origins. The socket and mortise slot are intact, and the blade remains solid and full-length. The Model 1774 improved on earlier French designs by strengthening the blade and socket construction, making it a preferred standard during the American War of Independence and Napoleonic Wars.

A desirable piece of early military history with direct ties to both French and American Revolutionary forces, ideal for collectors of 18th-century arms or Revolutionary War artifacts.

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Inventory Number: BAY 291