Original U.S. Civil War Whitneyville “Plymouth” Navy Percussion Rifle Brass Hilted Bayonet with Partial Tattered Scabbard - Serial 5718 Ordnance The securing straps are retained

The securing straps are retained but heavily cracked and crazed

the complete Regiment going into action on 15 June

This cap bears the maker stamp in the crown stiffener for the firm of Bent and Bush of Boston

and the set displays Waffenampt proofs on many components

Original U.S. Civil War Whitneyville “Plymouth” Navy Percussion Rifle Brass Hilted Bayonet with Partial Tattered Scabbard - Serial 5718 Ordnance The securing straps are retainedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a good example of the rare brass hilted bayonet for the U. S. Civil War "Plymouth" Navy Percussion Rifle. 10,000 of these rifles were made by Eli Whitneys manufactory, Whitney ville, based on an 1861 contract to the U. S. Navy. Five sample rifles were delivered in October 1862 and regular deliveries started in February 1863, with 5,300 delivered that year and the remaining 4,695 in 1864. Collins was