An original WW1 Canadian Ross Mark II Bayonet for the Ross Rifle, complete with it's Scabbard (see page 45 of The Bayonet Book by Peter White). The bayonet measures 14 3/4 inches overall and has an officially modified clean 10 inch blade, which was authorised to provide greater penetration. The bayonets wood slab grips are undamaged and stamped with inspection marks. The pommel has clear War Department inspection marks, date stamp '2/17' (Feb 1917) and bears the manufacturer's patent details ' Ross Rifle Co. Quebec, Patented 1907'. The bayonet is complete with it's excellent leather scabbard which has an integral leather frog with a large single belt loop. The scabbard is date stamped '1916 MK II'. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 10589
£225