Z Sold Civil War Era Enfield Confederate Bayonet.

Civil War Era Enfield Bayonet. The grips are in fair condition on one side and heavily worn on the other side. The blade is about 23" long Augusta Arsenal stamped used by the Confederacy. This is Model 1858 Enfield sword bayonet manufactured from the period of 1856 to about 1878. They are typically British in design in that it has pressed-leather grips, "cock's-comb" upper finial, with lower "button" finial. These are attached by fitting the "muzzle-ring" over the barrel muzzle, and fastening the pommel to a bar (lug) on the barrel or lug on a steel band. These were designed to fit the .577" caliber Enfield "2-band" Rifled Infantry Short-Muskets of the period. Muzzle ring diameter is ~7/8" (internal). These bayonets were popular with North and South during the American Civil War.