US Rev War socket bayonet n/s.

Unusual example. The blade is in the German style being a very flattened triangle. In this case it is completely fullerless. The shank is square in cross section. The socket is fairly typical of the type with a mortise slot cut for a top stud musket. The seam of the socket is closed by welding the shank to the socket. It originally had a black coating that is largely still present.

Condition: VG-