A rare Confederate bayonet used on the Fayetteville rifle, as well as the Republic of Texas rifle, manufactured by Tryon. Overall length is 22 3/4" with a blade length of 19 7/8”. The flute is 18 7/8”, and the heavily hollow ground back flutes extend the entire length of the blade through the elbow. The socket is 3” long and the locking ring is present. A full explanation of this bayonet may be seen on page 39 of Hardin’s landmark work, “The American Bayonet 1776-1964.” CONDITION: the condition of this bayonet should be considered extraordinary given the extreme field use seen by most of these bayonets. This example has a light gray patina with only scattered minor staining with no notable damage or flaws. The top of the socket has a small amount of barely noticeable cleaned pitting. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (02-22608/BF). $800-1,200.