Spanish Socket Bayonet M1871
Socket bayonet for use on the 11.5 mm. M1871 rolling block rifle.
In his book, Socket Bayonets of the Great Powers, Shuey indicates that M1871 bayonets made in the USA had 2.625 in. sockets, where the Spanish-made bayonets had a 3 in. socket. This is corroborated by Juan L. Calvó in his 2003 article (in Spanish), 24 Tipos de Cubo en Bayonetas Encontradas en España (24 Types of Socket Bayonets Found in Spain). This example has a 3.00 in. (76 mm.) socket.
Calvó also indicates that the blade width of Spanish-made bayonets was 19.5 mm., where the USA-made bayonets had blades 20.5 mm. wide. The blade width of this example is 0.77 in. (19.5 mm.).
And a really nice feature is that tightening ring on this one is not frozen in place. Screw works and is functional.
Stamped 8 91 6
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Spanish Socket Bayonet M1871
Weight: 12oz
Blade Length: 19"
Total Length: 21-1/2"
Muzzle Ring diameter: 0.680"
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