Bayonet

Boer War Era British 3 Rivet, 1st Type, 1st Pattern, P1888 Lee Metford Bayonet, Scabbard & 6 Rivet Leather Frog. Sn 9558

This is a rare 3 rivet, 1st type, 1st Pattern, P1888 Lee Metford Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog as used by British troops during the Boer Wars. It has its original wooden grips with the rare 3 brass rivets and oil hole in the wood grips. The bayonet is in original as found uncleaned condition. It's 12" double edged blade with medial ridge has Crown VR (Victoria Regina) with dates and inspection marks at the ricasso (illustrated). The reverse of the ricasso and back of the blade have inspection marks. The crossguard is stamped '760'. It has its original black leather scabbard with steel locket and chape. Also included is it's original 6 rivet brown leather frog with single belt loop and retaing strap with brass buckle. All leather and stitching of the scabbard and frog are intact. Price for this rare 1st type Metford Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog includes UK delivery. Sn 9558

£875