This is a bayonet socket with a small portion of the blade attached that was discovered in the Niagara River. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm...

  c. 1812  This bayonet, dated 1812-1814, has triangular blade. It was recovered from the Niagara River in 1980.

  c. 1812  This is a bayonet socket with a portion of the blade attached that was discovered in the Niagara River. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during...

  c. 1812  This is a fragment of a triangular bayonet blade, dated from the War of 1812-1814, that was discovered in the Niagara River. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every...

    This bayonet would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. There is an inscription near the socket that reads "US, F.B." A bayonet would have arguably been on every soldier's firearm during the War of 1812-1814.

    This bayonet would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. There is a marking on the blade that has a triangular-like symbol with a "3" below. A bayonet would have arguably been on every soldier's firearm during the War of...

    This is the tip of a triangular bayonet that would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during the War of 1812-1814.

  c. 1812  This scabbard and belt, belonging to John Whitmore, features a buckle and was fashioned to hold a bayonet around the waist of a soldier. According to Niagara Historical Society Publication #8 "Mr. Whitmore served in the Militia during the war, was at the taking of Fort Niagara and was one of the...

    This triangular bayonet is made of iron and would have been used on a musket. A bayonet is a blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during the War of 1812-1814.

    This is a portion of a bayonet that would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. The socket is complete and the blade has been bent. A bayonet would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during the War of...

    This is a portion of a bayonet that would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. The socket is complete. However, approximately 2/3 of the blade is missing. A bayonet would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during the...

  c. 1800  This steel bayonet would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. There are no visible identifying marks but it is the proper size and shape of an early 19th century British bayonet. A bayonet would have arguably been on every...

  c. 1812  This triangular bayonet is dated circa 1812 and has the distinctive markings "S. Chambers" and "46 (Crown)" on the blade. A bayonet was designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during...

    This bayonet, with a broken tip, would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. There are markings on the bayonet which include: "Harvey" with an outline of a heart on the base of the blade and "50" on the socket. A bayonet would...

  c. 1812  This triangular bladed bayonet was designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during the War of 1812-1814. Further research in 2010 shows it is a Snider bayonet with no locking ring.

    This is a triangular bayonet that would have been designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during the War of 1812-1814.

    This triangular bayonet is dated circa 1810-1820 and has the distinctive markings "J. Hill, (Crown) 19" on the actual blade and "110 1 G DS" on the base. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would...

  c. 1812,   This bayonet is of an officer's fusil musket design. It has a triangular blade and is date circa 1812. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier's firearm during...