This Civil War accoutrement is a seldom seen practice, or training bayonet for the .58 caliber muskets of the Civil War.  In excellent condition, this original specimen has the same 3” long socket with locking ring made to slip over the muzzle of a US Model .58 caliber rifle musket. But in place of the triangular blade, this bayo has a flat, two-sided, flexible, 16” long steel blade that is sheathed with a skin-tight, brown leather sleeve or cover.  Very tip or point of the leather has a large, leather, 1” diameter, circular padded disc sewn to the sleeve tip. Sleeve is stamped with inspector marks “W.T.G.” and “S.E.L.” at the upper area near the neck.  Just the letter “S” appears stamped on the blade face, no letter “U”.  All metal displays a dark gray, mottled coloring.  A great chance to acquire a rare, Civil War practice bayonet that was typical of what Federal infantrymen trained with, that is, if they had any bayo training before seeing combat.