This edged weapon was made to fit the muzzle loading P-1858 British Naval Rifle. Orders for this type of cutlass bayonet were manufactured in Birmingham, England and Liege, Belgium. The P-1859 cutlass bayonet is found in three models. Pattern 1859 cutlasses were imported by the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
This example comes from the Stone House Museum of Windsor, NY. Accompanied with the purchase is a museum tag, envelope, and business card (shown in photos).
Size - 32.50 Inches overall length / Blade 27 Inches / Marked with English proof marks and an "ovular" maker's mark consisting of unidentifiable characters below / The guard is numbered 175 / Comes in an (earlier) style scabbard not consistent with this model / Preservation has been done to this piece at some point by repainting the guard and some other metal surfaces
