British ‘1876’ Socket Bayonet with Nepalese Script to the Blade. BAYO 709 Bayonet

The 22"Common socket bayonet was named the "Lunger" by the soldiers. Triangular in shape, the bayonet was purely a stabbing weapon, with no sharp edges. Known today as the Pattern 76', this is actually incorrect; the official name was the "Bayonet Common Long". Bayonets were marked with the War Department stamp, and the Enfield Viewing marks. From July 21st 1882 socket bayonets were marked with the date of manufacture. This example is dated ‘4/88’ (April 1888), There is some ‘Nepalese’ script to the blade which renders itself to further investigation, as shown in the images. The War Department acceptance mark is also on the blade. The blade has some age related marks to its 21 ¾ “length. See ‘British and Commonwealth Bayonets’ by Skennerton& Richardson page 145-6. The price includes UK postage. BAYO 709.