Socket BayonetGo Back To BayonetGo Back To Weapons Home M1871 First Pattern Beaumont bayonetThis bayonet was designed for the Dutch Beaumont rifle and features a cruciform cross-section blade and single locking ring. As a conventional socket bayonet on a transitional breechloader, it reflects the transition from muzzle-loading to breech-loading firearms in European militaries. M1871 Swiss Socket BayonetUsed with the Swiss Vetterli M1871 rifle, this bayonet featured a long, triangular socket blade meant for thrusting. It typified the Swiss military's focus on sturdy and reliable infantry arms in the late 19th century.P53 BayonetThe Pattern 1853 bayonet was a socket bayonet issued with the British Enfield rifle, marking a shift to more modern percussion rifles. It was widely used during the Crimean War and American Civil War.Pattern 1876This British bayonet was paired with the Martini-Henry rifle and featured a long triangular blade. It was one of the last socket bayonets before the shift to knife-style blades.M1891/30 BayonetThis Soviet bayonet was issued with the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifle, known for its cruciform blade and socket mount. It was used extensively during World War II. Please Rate the Content on this page 1 - Least Useful 2 3 4 5 - Most Useful Submit