Two British Brown Bess Socket Bayonets

Probably for service in India, late 18th - early 19th century, the first, 20.25 in., with a spring catch and marked D4 on the blade's top, some light rust and pitting, else quite clean; the second, 20.75 in., is signed by maker John Roe beneath a crown over B/3/EX, the socket being stamped F K.F 94, nice old surfaces.

Private Collection, Wilmington, North Carolina

$300 - 400