British 1888 Mark II Lee Metford Bayonet by Wilkinson London and Scabbard. Sn 20821:20. Bayonet

This is an early Edwardian, Lee Metford, 1888 Mark II bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford rifle. The bayonet blade which is in good clean condition, double edged and unfullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is also marked with a Crown over "E.R. 11 01 Wilkinson London" (Manufactured November 1901). The reverse is stamped with the broad arrow and an inspection stamp ‘35W’. The grips are of wood, held together with two brass rivets and one side is stamped"49" over "W" below a Crown. There is an oil clearance hole in both of the grips which are showing signs of service wear. The bayonet is contained in a standard 1888 pattern scabbard and is in extremely good condition with all metal and stitch work intact. (See Skennerton's item B217 pages 170-173). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20821:20.