Odd Dimensioned Brit Dawes Bayonet ID

Will M · 7th December 2025, 05:45 PM

I would suggest the reference British & Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton and Richardson. Take into account that blade length can vary by manufacturer and by damage and repointing.
The book dates Dawes : S Dawes to 1803, W&S Dawes 1803-1815, S&J Dawes 1813-1815, J Dawes from 1815. It lists a carbine bayonet with 13" blade and 3 1/4" socket. However if your socket is 3" try comparing to nearest blade length to yours.

7th December 2025, 05:45 PM	#5
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 416	I would suggest the reference British & Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton and Richardson. Take into account that blade length can vary by manufacturer and by damage and repointing. The book dates Dawes : S Dawes to 1803, W&S Dawes 1803-1815, S&J Dawes 1813-1815, J Dawes from 1815. It lists a carbine bayonet with 13" blade and 3 1/4" socket. However if your socket is 3" try comparing to nearest blade length to yours.