Whitney Mississippi Rifle Saber Bayonet Mfg By Ames

Bayonet remains in fine condition. Blade is marked US 1855 JH and Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass. Brass grip flat is inspected R.H.K.W. and J.H. This is a very scarce bayonet made in very few numbers to fit the long range sighted Whitney Contracted Mississippi Rifles.  Overll 27 1/8″.