*British Pattern ‘1887 MKIII’ Sword Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 743. Bayonet

This is a very clean ‘1887’ patter ‘MKIII’ bayonet, and is the version with no fullers to the blade. The blade carries a crown over ‘V.R. /88’ (1888) it was probably made at ‘Enfield, Wilkinson’ and other makers clearly stamped their blades. The other side of the blade carries a broad arrow over ‘W.D.’ and an inspection stamp. There are also two inspection stamps t the spine. The pommel carries the number ‘9830’. The grips are black leather secured by two rivets, and the blade measures 18 ¼ “. The scabbard is brass mounted black leather instead of the usual steel, and it is thought that these scabbards were used by Indian troops. The mouthpiece is stamped ‘C.H.’ Broad arrow over ‘I 00’. See ‘Skennerton’ item B207 pages 162-163 & page 338 in the Indian section regarding these brass mounted scabbards. The price includes U.K. delivery. BAYO 743.