Revolutionary War Bayonet for Pistol or Small Musket For Sale

Small scale bayonet possibly for a toy pistol or small musket. This unique bayonet was forged by a blacksmith sometime during the colonial era of America. George Washington required a militia man to answer his call for troops by providing their own musket, rifle, and a sidearm such as a knife, tomahawk, or sword. It has a 6 1/4\" blade and a 3/4\" socket bore. A bayonet for the musket or rifle was also a requirement and there was no armory set up to produce arms with standardized parts and accoutrements, so blacksmiths were often asked to provide a bayonet for each individual and unique soldiers\' piece. This looks to be fashioned after the British Revolutionary War era 1750 - 1783 Brown Bess bayonet in a miniaturized version. It was well crafted by a very experienced and talented blacksmith, possibly for an officer, British or American. A really unique addition to your Revolutionary War blade collection, I have never seen another like it.
The full sized Bess bayonet featured in photo #2 is for comparison only and is not for sale in this sale.
Please see my other sales for more Revolutionary and Civil War blades.