1842 Springfield bayonet

[ohioyankee]

Greetings to all,

I am going to purchase a 1842 Springfield and was looking for an original bayonet but to no avail. I searched Google, Yahoo, College Hill Arsenal and can't find a thing. I have seen many .69 cal French bayonets though. So I was wondering is anyone else having hard time at finding '42 parts and bayonets? Also If anyone has things for sale for a '42 please let me know. Thanks

[jake.koch]

Re: 1842 Springfield bayonet

The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg had a bunch of them the last time I was there. Try giving them a try.

[27thNCdrummer]

Re: 1842 Springfield bayonet

I would definitely try the Horse Soldier. They always have a ton of bayonets when I've been. They have racks upon racks of US and CS bayonets. They're your best bet.

[ohioyankee]

Re: 1842 Springfield bayonet

Awesome. Thanks for the info. I'll have to check them out when I go to "At High Tide"

[MarionRifles]

Re: 1842 Springfield bayonet

I picked up a French bayonet that fit my 42 quite well, and was much cheaper than a Springfield model.Try one on for size, if it fits, problem solved.

[JustRob]

Re: 1842 Springfield bayonet

I also recommend John Denner & Co. They're based in Canada, and before the dollar crashed gave a great deal because of the exchange rate.

Being Canadian, they also have a number of Enfield bayonets & other items in stock.

[LibertyHallVols]

Re: 1842 Springfield bayonet

I would echo what others have said:
- I have used a French bayonet on both a repro '42 and original US M1835/40.
- Check relic shops, and you'll find one: College Hill, Shiloh Relics, Horse Soldier, CS Arms, and many others. You can monitor their websites, or... !!! ...consider giving them a call and let them know what you want. Odds are, either they have one, but didn't take the time to list it on their website, or they can keep their eye out for one for you.

Happy Hunting!

[Tim Prince]

Re: 1842 Springfield bayonet

Guys,

This thread got me looking through the bayonets listed on my site as well as the bayonets that I have not had time to photograph and list. Here is a quick list of what I have that fits both an original US M-1842 and my reproduction Armi-Sport 1842 (circa 2001).

EWB-1291 Excellent French M-1822 Socket Bayonet @ $169.00 (not on web site)
-Full length & complete with locking ring
-marked "PJ" on the blade, multiple proof and touch marks on neck & shoulder
-virtually pit free, smooth metal with some light peppering and medium gray-brown patina
-should clean to really great with just a little effort

EWB-1177 Slick Brown US M-1842 Socket Bayonet @ $155.00 (not on web site)
-Full length
-fine US blade mark
-smooth deep chocolate brown patina, virtually pit free with only minor peppering
-MISSING THE LOCKING RING

EWB-1275 Belgian made French M-1822 Socket Bayonet @ $150.00 (not on web site)-SOLD
-Full length & complete with locking ring
-mostly medium gray with splotchy mottled age staining
-should clean to fine

EWB-1266 Belgian made French M-1822 Socket Bayonet @ $165.00 (not on web site)
-Full length & complete with locking ring
-mostly medium gray with splotchy mottled age staining, but less age spots than the one above
-should clean to fine or better

EWB-1234 French M-1847 Socket Bayonet @ $135.00 (on the web site)

EWB-1257 French M-1822 Socket Bayonet @ $169.00 (on the web site)

EWB-1286 French M-1847 Socket Bayonet @ $160.00 (not on the web site)
-Full length & complete with locking ring
-mostly medium gray with only minor splotchy mottled age staining
-should clean to fine


Please note that the M-1847 bayonets, while they will fit the gun, have short, thick necks that will make stacking arms difficult. The M-1822 style bayonets are almost dimensionally identical to US M-1835/40 bayonets, with the same blade shape & length.

Please add $10.00 for shipping & insurance on any of the above bayonets in the Continental US.

If you are interested in any of the above bayonets, please send me an e-mail tim@collegehillarsenal.com or call me at 615-972-2418.

Thanks!

[Ken]

Re: 1842 Springfield bayonet

Greetings to all,

I am going to purchase a 1842 Springfield and was looking for an original bayonet but to no avail. I searched Google, Yahoo, College Hill Arsenal and can't find a thing. I have seen many .69 cal French bayonets though. So I was wondering is anyone else having hard time at finding '42 parts and bayonets? Also If anyone has things for sale for a '42 please let me know. Thanks

I would strongly recommend briniging your 1842 with you and trying the bayonets on your gun. I found some fit better than others. I own an 1842 and I picked through a few before finiding one that was a good fit with no rattle.