User blog comment:SoulJesterInfamy/Connor kills people other than Redcoats. Here's the evidence./@comment-5173880-20120618005637/@comment-4043223-20120618160452

I'm no war historian but I think they only had bayonettes on during battles or when on patrol, especially in hostile territory. The continentals were not as well financed either so that would be a factor and you make a good point too. Many militia men on the colonist side upgraded there arms by looting the bodies of their fallen emenies too so as not to waste any possible resources.