Exceedingly Rare French Plug Bayonet w/ Reversible Handle & Scabbard, 17th–18th C Rev War
A museum-worthy rarity of dual-purpose Revolutionary War weaponry.
This exceedingly rare 17th–18th century French Plug Bayonet from the Revolutionary War era features a threaded, reversible handle—transforming the piece from bayonet to dagger. It exemplifies the tactical versatility prized by French and American troops during the conflict.
The 11-inch tapered blade (17.5 inches overall) mounts to a musket barrel and is paired with a leather-covered original scabbard fitted with its original rings—an extraordinary survival for a bayonet of this period. The finely crafted silver mounts highlight the elegance and function of early military engineering.
This piece is a stand-out for serious militaria collectors, offering a rare combination of intact condition, multi-use design, and exceptional provenance from a seasoned American and Napoleonic militaria curator.
Features:
- Circa 17th–18th century French plug bayonet
- Reversible threaded handle (dagger + bayonet function)
- Original leather scabbard with rare ring fittings
- Silver-mounted accents
- Blade Length: 11" | Overall Length: 17.5"
- Scabbard: 11.25" L x 1.75" W
- Provenance: Retired military-era museum curator
Item Location: TTA 6716179
CC#WGV0069
Original: $1,595,600.00
-70%$1,595,600.00
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Description
A museum-worthy rarity of dual-purpose Revolutionary War weaponry.
This exceedingly rare 17th–18th century French Plug Bayonet from the Revolutionary War era features a threaded, reversible handle—transforming the piece from bayonet to dagger. It exemplifies the tactical versatility prized by French and American troops during the conflict.
The 11-inch tapered blade (17.5 inches overall) mounts to a musket barrel and is paired with a leather-covered original scabbard fitted with its original rings—an extraordinary survival for a bayonet of this period. The finely crafted silver mounts highlight the elegance and function of early military engineering.
This piece is a stand-out for serious militaria collectors, offering a rare combination of intact condition, multi-use design, and exceptional provenance from a seasoned American and Napoleonic militaria curator.
Features:
- Circa 17th–18th century French plug bayonet
- Reversible threaded handle (dagger + bayonet function)
- Original leather scabbard with rare ring fittings
- Silver-mounted accents
- Blade Length: 11" | Overall Length: 17.5"
- Scabbard: 11.25" L x 1.75" W
- Provenance: Retired military-era museum curator
Item Location: TTA 6716179
CC#WGV0069
