Rare American Revolutionary War Spontoon - U.S.Made Polearm, Circa Late 18th Century

This is a rare and desirable American-made Revolutionary War-era Spontoon, a polearm weapon characterized by a central spear blade flanked by lateral wings or lugs. This piece reflects domestic American manufacture, likely produced by a colonial blacksmith to supply local militias or Continental Army units. The blade and socket construction remains intact, with visible signs of field use and age-related patina consistent with 18th-century craftsmanship. American-made Revolutionary War-era weapons are extremely rare compared to French and British Imports, and are often more crude.

Spontoons were carried by officers and sergeants during the American Revolution, both as command tools and personal defense weapons. They served as visual rallying points on the battlefield, and the weapon's symbolic presence helped coordinate troops in formation. American spontoon variants are particularly scarce due to limited domestic production, compared to their European counterparts.

This piece reflects a fascinating chapter in America's early military development, when improvised and hand-crafted weapons met the needs of a fledgling army fighting for independence.

Very Good/Fine – Shows light to moderate wear, may have minor imperfections. A very fine example of the collectible. May also be labelled as Collector Quality.

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