U.S. Naval sword bayonet for Springfield model 1870 rolling block rifle, Type II, the ricasso stamped Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee Mass., the opposing side stamped U.S.N. G. G. S. 1870, with a straight blade, cast brass fish scale grip with bird head pommel, embossed with crossed cannons over an anchor, with a hole in base of pommel to accommodate the rifle cleaning rod, as the bayonet mounted to the bottom stud, the end of the pommel stamped with J. G. P. inspector stamp, 20 1/8" blade. See The American Bayonet 1776-1964, Hardin, Jr., page 101 and 102. Some very small flakes to blade edge, as expected wear.