The bayonet consists of a slender, triangular shaped blade that tapers to a point. A curved portion extends from the larger end of the blade forming an open ring or socket.
The slender spike-shaped weapon is designed to fit on the muzzle of a...
One of the most popular guns of the Civil War was this type of muzzle-loading rifle with an attached bayonet. The long rifle has a metal barrel and trigger mechanism. The wooden rifle stock is inscribed with the name Dotson.