✅ SOLVED I have this old bayonet.....

[d2]

I am not sure if it is Civil War period or not but it fits my original 1863 Springfield like it was made for it. It is of socket type and the only thing I can find on it are the initials DGW. The blade is triangular an from where it straightens out the blade is 16.5 inches long. Can anyone tell me what I have? Thanks...d2

 

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[jude061]

Could it be a Dixie Gun Works replica bayonet?

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=16438

 

[d2]

That sounds logical and may very well be what it is.
Just got through looking at it on their website and that is it. Thanks a lot, Jude061. I have one I found on the edge of a battle field but it wouldn't fit my rifle with out me filing the rust away from inside the socket plus it wouldn't look as good as this one does. Thanks again...d2

 

[AU Seeker]

Does your DGW bayonet have "US" stamped on it?

Here's a photo of the replica from DGW, but I don't think it would have a "DGW" stamped on it because their website states it has the proper "US" stamp and it is made by "Armi Sport" of Italy so it shouldn't have DGW stamped on these replicas.

"This is a very high quality bayonet made to fit the Armi Sport 58 caliber Civil War rifled muskets. Fits 1855, 1861, 1863 and C.S. Richmond muskets. Highly polished steel bayonets are properly marked with the "US" stamp and feature a high quality clasp. These could be fitted to originals or EOA reproductions but will require you to polish out the inside of the socket some for a good fit. Made by Armi Sport of Italy."

 

[d2]

I couldn't find anything stamped other than what is in the picture. The one I found while metal detecting you can see US stamped on it. Thanks for the info...d2

 

[jude061]

I admittedly know nothing about bayonets. DGW made me think of Dixie Gun Works, and the stamp font looked more modern (to my eyes).