1812 - British Land Pattern Brown Bess model 1768 Socket Bayonet - circa 1800's (possible War of 1812 relic)

Object/Artifact

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

1812 - British Land Pattern Brown Bess model 1768 Socket Bayonet - circa 1800's (possible War of 1812 relic)

Description

British socket bayonet for use with the .75 caliber Short Land Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket. This example is of the Pattern 1768 bayonet, possibly made by Samuel & George Harvey of Birmingham 1779–81. Per Graham Priest, the Harveys made 16,330 in '79, 13,751 in '80 & 2,600 in '81. This example has a socket marking indicating that it was used by light infantry. During this time, British Regiments of Foot (i.e., infantry), each had one company of light infantry. It likely came over around or after the Napoleonic War period. Blade is 1.35 in. (34 mm.) wide. The 3.950 in. (100 mm.) socket is cut for a top stud.

Created By

Abdourahamane, Issa

Create Date

August 8, 2024

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

October 27, 2024