Original U.S. Seminole War Era 1816 Springfield Socket Bayonet Marked U.S. Antique Gun Parts The serial number indicates that

The serial number indicates that it was built at Springfield between April and July 1891

and a lot more on the back

and the grip is entirely missing

and 5ème Escadrille de Chasse became 10ème Escadrille de Chasse

Original U.S. Seminole War Era 1816 Springfield Socket Bayonet Marked U.S. Antique Gun Parts The serial number indicates thatOriginal Item. Only One Available. Model 1816 Bayonets were the true predecessor to the Model 1855 series bayonet. They are typically American in design, in that they do not have a blade "shoulder." They have deep side fullers (forming a "T" in cross section) with a top face flute (or fuller) that runs almost the full length of the blade (about 16 3 4'); the standard Model 1816 has a top face flute of about 9" nominally. These are attached by fitting