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Infantry Tactics and Bayonet Exercise by George W. Patten is one of several independent publications intended for Militia and Volunteer units. It is remarkable only for its clear illustrations of musket drill. The bayonet methods are a condensed version of McClellan's system of 1852. They ultimately derive from the French bayonet systems of the day.
What is notable in Patten's illustrations is use of the sword bayonet.
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Basic Guard  |
Thrust (Step off on rear leg)  |
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Lunge  |
Lunge Out  |
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Parry in prime  |
Parry in seconde  |
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Parry in tierce  |
Parry in quarte  |
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Guard against Infantry  |
Guard against Cavalry  |
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Short thrust - step 1  |
Short thrust - step 2  |
Disclaimer: the fighting methods shown here are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended as actual instruction in bayonet fighting and should not be used as such. Close combat training is dangerous. It can be as dangerous for the user as it is for the target. If you wish to learn close combat, seek a qualified instructor. One should never attempt close combat without the instruction and supervision of a qualified expert instructor .