Circa 18th Century Spanish Plug Bayonet / Hunting Dagger With Polished Horn Hilt, Brass Fittings & Later Sc Bayonets

Circa 18th Century Spanish Plug Bayonet / Hunting Dagger With Polished Horn Hilt, Brass Fittings & Later Scabbard. Sn 18390 - 18390

Plug Bayonets were used in Spain as late as the 19th Century but in the latter period were also employed as hunting weapons (see page 245 & plate 549 on page 247 of the Bayonet Book by Watts & White which illustrates a Spanish plug bayonet with similar hilt to our example). This is an excellent original Spanish form plug bayonet/ hunting dagger. It has a 10 ½” single edged fullered blade with original leather hilt washer. The blade has just areas of natural aged staining. It has a brass cross guard with ball finials, ferrule and acorn / urn type brass pommel cap. The polished horn hilt is undamaged. The plug bayonet measures 16 ¾” overall. There are no visible manufacturer or date marks on the bayonet. It is complete with its green leather covered wood scabbard. The bayonet fits the scabbard snugly. The leather is clean and has a stitched seam. The scabbard has the original brass throat mount with frog locket and brass chape. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18390

£925.00