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Re: bayonet ID
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As you point out, without a photo, you cannot be 100% sure. I have a socket mounted bayonet with a locking ring which is stamped U.S. above a small mark which I believe to be an S. I can tell you for sure (because I have the weapon it was issued for as well) that this one was intended for an 1863 Colt Special rifle. However, I do not find this surprising since the two weapons were so similar to each other. I would place my bet on your identification because of the difference in the W.D. and U.S. markings.

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