Timuni
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Hello all,
I'm curious whether there are any historical records of bayonets being fitted for matchlock firearms?
Bayonets started coming onto the scene in substantial numbers when the matchlock was in its latter days of standard military service. However the two did co-exist together around the second half of the 17th century, as pike-and-shot formations were likewise entering their final days, so I got to wondering whether bayonets might have been tried out on matchlocks during that transition period. If so, I'd be curious to know what types (plug, socket, etc).
I'm curious whether there are any historical records of bayonets being fitted for matchlock firearms?
Bayonets started coming onto the scene in substantial numbers when the matchlock was in its latter days of standard military service. However the two did co-exist together around the second half of the 17th century, as pike-and-shot formations were likewise entering their final days, so I got to wondering whether bayonets might have been tried out on matchlocks during that transition period. If so, I'd be curious to know what types (plug, socket, etc).