Original U.S. Extremely Rare Type I M-1816 Fencing Training Socket Bayonet - Whalebone “Baleen” Blade with Leather-Wrapped Rubber Ball U.S. Civil War but there is no doubt

but there is no doubt in our minds that this one is also in mint condition

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the entire stock is clad in embossed sheet steel

The chin strap is present but missing the end that attaches to the hook

Original U.S. Extremely Rare Type I M-1816 Fencing Training Socket Bayonet - Whalebone “Baleen” Blade with Leather-Wrapped Rubber Ball U.S. Civil War but there is no doubtOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is one of the scarcest bayonets we have ever offered at IMA. The M 1816 Fencing Bayonet utilized the socket from a M 1816 22 27 socket bayonet, and had the blade removed, with a short rectangular receptacle replacing the blade. The receptacle accepted the end of a flexible bayonet blade made from baleen (referred to a whalebone in the period). The baleen was used to make items that were lightweight, but also