Bayonets

British 1853 Pattern Enfield WD Marked Socket Bayonet & Scabbard. ED 2303

Locking rings on Bayonets were trialed on British weapons from 1794 and were made in many variants to solve problems associated with secure fitting of socket bayonets to Muskets. Locking rings were eventually adopted for Service in 1853. (see pages 48-49 of Skennerton's book British & Commonwealth Bayonets). This is an excellent 1853 pattern socket bayonet. It has a 432 mm blade ( 521 mm overall) which has just ligt staining. The 76mm socket is complete with 20 mm diameter muzzle ring. The flat back of the triangular blade near to the socket is crisply stamped with War Dept 'WD & Arrow' and inspection mark. The Bayonet is complete with it's black leather scabbard with brass locket and chape. The leather of the scabbard is undamaged. Price includes UK delivery. ED 2303
£275