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Sword bayonets

Scope note

Bayonets introduced in Europe in the 18th century, designed primarily for use with shorter long guns such as carbines and musketoons, having long straight cutting blades and a swordlike grip and guard, Typically they attach to the barrel by means of a spring catch concealed in a slotted cavity in the grip which clips on to a bar on the side of the muzzle.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036994

Broader Terms used

bayonets

Equivalent Terms used

sword bayonet

Created

12yrs ago

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