Bayonets

Interesting conversion of an original British No.1 MkIII SMLE Rifle Bayonet, Pattern 1907. Conversion appears to be Japanese in style due to the shape of the blade tip (see images). Originally manufactured by Sanderson, various British proofs, mainly Enfield, on the ricasso (see images).
Overall length is ~16-3/4"; blade length is ~11-3/4". Wood two-piece grips with "bird's head" steel pommel (missing catch release mechanism; steel guard has been modified by removing the muzzle-ring; this is typical on bayonets converted to fighting knives).
From the Estate of Russ "Rusty" Cox, character actor (The Wind and the Lion, Broken Spur, The Sacketts, Rough Riders, On the Line).
Fair condition overall.
NOTE: No scabbard.

Interesting conversion of an original Chilean Model 1895 Mauser Bayonet, converted to a fighting knife (see images). Originally manufactured by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Company of Solingen, Germany (and so stamped on the ricasso).
Overall length in scabbard is ~15-1/2"; overall length out of scabbard is ~14-3/8"; blade length is ~9-1/2". Wood two-piece grips with rudimentary "bird's head" steel pommel (missing catch release mechanism; steel guard has been modified by removing the muzzle-ring; this is typical on bayonets converted to fighting knives).
From the Estate of Russ "Rusty" Cox, character actor (The Wind and the Lion, Broken Spur, The Sacketts, Rough Riders, On the Line).
Fair to good condition overall.

Socket bayonet originally for use on the Dornbuchse M/1849 rifles circa 1849-1851, converted and reissued as the Suhler Tapriffel Model 1854.
Unique locking spring designed by Johan Christian Wilken Kyhl, first introduced in 1794. The Kyhl spring catch was used on Danish bayonets from 1794-1860. Re-issue is obvious as the original serial number "1680" has been canceled and re-issue serial number "1015" has been stamped above. Re-issue year is also present "1854". German proof "crown over W" is stamped into shank.
These bayonets are also known to have been used on their corresponding muskets during the American Civil War, acquired by various agents in Europe from the North and South.
Good condition overall.

Socket bayonet originally for use on the Prussian (Suhl) manufactured Dornbuchse M-1849 rifles circa 1849-1851, converted and reissued as the Danish Suhler Tapriffel Model 1854.
Unique locking spring designed by Johan Christian Wilken Kyhl, first introduced in 1794. The Kyhl spring catch was used on Danish bayonets from 1794-1860. Serial number "416"; issue year is also present "1854". Unit stamped "S.H.V.D.205" on socket barrel (stands for Schleswig Holstein 5th Battalion, Company D, Weapon 416"). These so-marked bayonets are associated with the Schleswig Holstein Rebellion circa 1848-1852.
These bayonets are also known to have been used on their corresponding muskets during the American Civil War, acquired by various agents in Europe from the North and South.
Good condition overall.

Socket bayonet originally for use on the Dornbuchse M/1849 rifles circa 1849-1851, converted and reissued as the Suhler Tapriffel Model 1854.
Unique locking spring designed by Johan Christian Wilken Kyhl, first introduced in 1794. The Kyhl spring catch was used on Danish bayonets from 1794-1860. Original serial number "3172" and issue year "1855" are stamped into socket barrel. Danish proof "crown over K" is stamped into shank.
These bayonets are also known to have been used on their corresponding muskets during the American Civil War, acquired by various agents in Europe from the North and South.
Good condition overall.

Socket bayonet originally for use on the Prussian (Suhl) manufactured Dornbuchse M-1849 rifles circa 1849-1851, converted and reissued as the Danish Suhler Tapriffel Model 1854.
Unique locking spring designed by Johan Christian Wilken Kyhl, first introduced in 1794. The Kyhl spring catch was used on Danish bayonets from 1794-1860. Serial number "4500"; issue year is also present "1855". Unit stamped "S.H.I.C.71" on socket barrel (stands for Schleswig Holstein 1st Battalion, Company C, Weapon 71"). These so-marked bayonets are associated with the Schleswig Holstein Rebellion circa 1848-1852.
These bayonets are also known to have been used on their corresponding muskets during the American Civil War, acquired by various agents in Europe from the North and South.
Good condition overall.

Socket bayonet originally for use on the Dornbuchse M/1849 rifles circa 1849-1851, converted and reissued as the Suhler Tapriffel Model 1854.
Unique locking spring designed by Johan Christian Wilken Kyhl, first introduced in 1794. The Kyhl spring catch was used on Danish bayonets from 1794-1860. Original serial number "134" and issue year "1854" are on blade flat; re-issue serial number "9202" and year "1855" stamped into socket barrel. Danish proof "crown over K" is stamped into shank. Unit stamped "S.H.IX.C.55" on socket barrel (stands for Schleswig Holstein 9th Battalion, Company C, Weapon 55"). These so-marked bayonets are associated with the Schleswig Holstein Rebellion circa 1848-1852.
These bayonets are also known to have been used on their corresponding muskets during the American Civil War, acquired by various agents in Europe from the North and South.
Good condition overall.

French Model 1866 Chassepot yatagan sword bayonet, manufacture information removed. This example is German regimental-marked, "26.L.E.1.212" and has a modified muzzle tightening screw. These modified bayonets were either captured or war reparation bayonets utilized in the post-Franco-Prussian War era. Many of these were modified by the Germans for "home guards" and dispatched to other units, generally not front-line troops.
Brass-hilted with a spring steel latching arrangement on the right side. The crossguard is iron (steel) and has a screw-type tightening arrangement on the muzzle-ring. The lower quillon is a hooked "blade-breaker" type. The blade is steel, single-edged, fullered (both sides), with a re-curved or "yataghan-shape", and is ~22-1/4" in length. Blades is usually marked in script on the back-edge (opposite the cutting edge) with the arsenal, month, and year of manufacture; this is done in engraved cursive fashion; however, it has been removed or obscured on this example.
Overall condition is about good with minor pitting and dark oxide patina overall; tip is blunted; no heavy pitting. No scabbard with this bayonet.

French Model 1866 Chassepot yatagan sword bayonet, exact manufacture location and date unknown, but definitely between 1866 and 1875. These were used on the French Model 1866 Chassepot single-shot, breach-loading, bolt-action infantry rifles.
Brass-hilted with a spring steel latching arrangement on the right side. The crossguard is iron (steel) and has a screw-type tightening arrangement on the muzzle-ring. The lower quillon is a hooked "blade-breaker" type. The blade is steel, single-edged, fullered (both sides), with a re-curved or "yataghan-shape", and is ~22-3/4" in length. Blades are normally marked in script on the back-edge (opposite the cutting edge) with the arsenal, month, and year of manufacture (noted above), but not on this example. Various inspector(s) marks on hilt. Hilt is covered in dark oxide, but should clean up some. Blade has scattered dark oxide on the surface but should clean up nicely.
This one is stamped with the anchor on the cross-guard; it is assumed these so-marked were for marines or colonial troops.
Scabbard is sheet-rolled steel, with some bluing remaining. Several dents in scabbard. Blade fits snugly in scabbard.
Overall condition is fair to good.