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45-70 bayonet
Title
45-70 bayonet
Object name
Bayonet
Date
1870-1900
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
Overall: 24 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 in. ( 61.6 x 6.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Steel angular bayonet with triangular blade; cylindrical socket with screw clasp.
Object Number
INV.7832
Gallery Label
This bayonet as been identified as an example of the .45-70 type, which was designed to fit the barrel of .45 caliber arms.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
