Boer War Era British 3 Rivet, Mark 1, 1st Type Pattern1888 Lee Metford Bayonet M Bayonet

Rare, Boer War Era British 3 Rivet, Mark 1, 1st Type Pattern1888 Lee Metford Bayonet Marked ‘V1BRK’ To The Volunteer 1st Royal Berkshire Regiment & Enfield Marked Scabbard. Sn 11213:5 - 11213:5

This is a rare 3 rivet, 1st type, 1st Pattern, P1888 Lee Metford Bayonet & Scabbard 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. Its 12" double edged blade with medial ridge has inspection marks at the ricasso and back of the blade including Crown VR (Victoria Regina)’90 (1890) date. The pommel is stamped '55' (weapon number) together with 'V’ above 1.CC.1 BRK' to the Volunteer 1st Royal Berkshire Regiment. The pommel is also stamped ‘C arrow C’. It has its original black leather scabbard with steel locket and chape. The leather is impressed with Enfield ‘EFD’ inspection mark. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. Price for this rare 1st type Metford bayonet & Scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 11213:5

£645.00