Socket Bayonet for M/1840 and M/1845 Percussion Muskets Plus M/1854 Percussion rifle (Minié)
The Swedish socket bayonet M/1840 was produced in 10,000 units at the factories in Carl Gustaf Stads, Husqvarna and Norrtälje. The bayonet was used for the smoothbore M/1840 og M/1845-percussion muskets, and later for the M/1854 percussion rifle. This rifle was the first Minié rifle used by the military in Sweden.
| Lengde | Lengde blad | Lengde dølle | Diameter | Vekt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ca 655 | ca 575 | ca 67 | ca 23 |
M/1840 bayonet
M/1840 seen from below
M/1840 socket detail
According to Per Holmbäck the M/1845 bayonet was probably stamped with production year on the blade.
Production year below, serial number at the top
