Boer War Dated ‘1901’ P1888 MkII Bayonet Marked 7CH ‘7th Cheshire Battalion’ with Scabbard by Sanderson Sheffield. BAYO 401. Bayonet

This is a Boer War era dated Lee Metford, 1888 Mark II bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle. The Bayonet blade is 12" in length, double edged and un-fullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is dated ‘2 ‘01 (February 1901) (Between 1899 and 1902, the British Army fought a bitter colonial war against the Boers in South Africa. After initial setbacks and a long period of guerrilla warfare, the British eventually prevailed, but not without adopting controversial tactics) together with Crown and ‘SANDERSON SHEFFIELD’. The reverse is nicely stamped with the broad arrow and inspection stamps. The spine also has inspection stamps. The blade has areas of staining consistent with age and use. The pommel is stamped ‘T 7CH 1007’ (7th Cheshire Battalion) The wood grips are secured by the correct brass rivets. The pommel has the correct oil hole. Its press button release catch works as it should. The bayonet’s leather scabbard has steel throat mount with locket and chape. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 401.