SWORD BAYONET FOR THE MARTINI HENRY RIFLE

SWORD BAYONET FOR THE MARTINI HENRY RIFLE

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$325.00 ON HOLD

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Item Code: 2026-713

This rarely seen bayonet's pattern began life as a pattern 1886 Enfield-Martini Mk II bayonet. On the 10th July 1888 the old Enfield-Martini P1886 Mk II bayonet officially became renamed as the Pattern 1887 Mk I. The “old” cross guard and muzzle ring of the original P1886 bayonet was replaced entirely with a more streamlined cross guard with a stepped muzzle ring and designated the pattern 1887 Mk I Martini-Henry sword bayonet.


The 18 1/4 inch single-edged blade has a flat spine and short single fuller. The excellent condition blade terminates in a spear point and is double-edged for the last 10 inches. The reverse ricasso bears the maker's name, "Wilkinson Sword Company London" below a Victorian crown. The obverse bears the War Department WD and arrow, one inspection stamps, while the spine is stamped with an inspection stamp. There are a couple of issue dates; 1889 and 1900. The blade is in fine condition. The crosspiece with stepped muzzle ring is mostly bright and rust free as is the pommel. The crosspiece is stamped with the serial number "146". The press button and external spring catch are in good working order. The pressed leather grips are in good condition and secured by 2 rivets. The original black leather and steel mounted scabbard is in very good condition. The leather is strong and the stitching is tight. The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly.


This is a really nice example of a rare Martini-Henry bayonet.  [pe] [ph:L]

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