CIVIL WAR LEATHER BAYONET FROGS HS-7709 / HS-7711 by SZCO
(A) HS-7709 This reproduction black leather bayonet frog is made from top-grain black finished leather with sewn stitching and copper riveted construction. Based on an original, it works with most Enfield Bayonet scabbards. It measures 9 inches in length, 2-5/16" at its widest point. The single loop measures 1-3/4" in width and fits belts up to 2" wide. The Lug on your Enfield scabbard fastens into a notch on the frog slip. This version does not have a secure strap making for quick unfettered access.
(B) HS-7711 This reproduction black leather bayonet frog is made from top-grain black finished leather sewn with waxed white linen thread. Based on an original, it works with most Enfield Bayonet scabbards. It measures 9-3/8" in length, and 2-9/16" at its widest point. The single loop measures 1-7/8" in width and fits belts up to 2" wide. The Lug on your Enfield scabbard fastens into a notch on the frog slip. This version features a 3/4" leather strap securing your Bayonet to its frog and scabbard.
The soldier carried what he needed. Required companions to a musket, on his belt he wore a cartridge box, a cap pouch, and bayonet scabbard. The Civil War Bayonet was a sharpened piece of steel with a ring on the end that slid over the barrel of a rifle, it was then turned and locked into place. This is called a ring bayonet.
Soldiers in combat seldom ever used their bayonets in fighting. They were usually only used in dire situations when they had no other options.
While hand to hand combat did occur, more often the enemy would run away before bayonets could be used. Only about 1% of Civil War casualties were actually a result of a bayonet wound. The vast majority of battlefield deaths and wounds were caused by the minie ball fired from the rifle. There were however notable instances recorded in the history books where the bayonet played an important role.
More often than not soldiers used the bayonet as an everyday tool around their camp rather than a weapon. It was put to better use cutting meat, cooking, shaving, or any other mundane task a soldier could find use for it.
It was a great tool both on the battlefield and off.
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(A) HS-7709 Frog
• Length: 9 inches
• Width: 2-5/16 inches
• Made of Top Grade Leather
• Features Copper Rivets
• Fits most Enfield Scabbards
• Weight: 2.0 oz
(B) HS-7711 Frog w/security strap
• Length: 9-3/8 inches
• Width: 2-9/16 inchess
• Made of Top Grade Leather
• Features Linen Stitching & Strap
• Fits most Enfield Scabbards
• Weight: 2.2 oz
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