Civil War Bayonet Fun

One way we draw in crowds at the reenactments is by having small bayonet matches, ones which are pretty intense but fun. We do get hurt doing this, though so far none of the injuries have been too serious and everyone involved enjoys it. It also gives a nice idea of how scary hand to hand fighting was and how it was almost impossible for anyone to get out without some sort of wound.

This video is only a small portion of what we did. No one thought to have it filmed until these last matches. After next week, however, we will have much more on tape.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Civil War Reenacting
• bayonets
• fighting

[legoking58]

do you use ruber bayonets

[WLM113005]

@legoking58 No, they are real.

[Civilwarbulletguide]

so did anyone end up stabed? That would not be good

[AUG351]

"Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!"- General "Stonewall" Jackson

[misscivilwargirl]

hahaha thats some goood bayonet fighting i enjoy it my self,hay guys goood job! keep it up!! ;-)

[CSAmerican]

@legoking58 wow, you gotta be joking, everybody knows they are real bayonets

[legoking58]

dammm i bet you have messed up your muskets a lot thats soo hardcore

[statesrights01]

HAHAHA.. way too much fun!! Keep the Colors A'Flyin 5/5

[mappoprimo]

*jab*