British 1888 Pattern Mark II, 2nd pattern, Lee Metford Bayonet Scabbard and Buff Leather Frog. BAYO 755. Bayonet

This is a Lee Metford, 1888 mark II second pattern bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle. The bayonets 12 inch double edged blade is unfullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is marked MOLE, (Mole being the producer of the lowest number of bayonets produced) 10/02 (October 1902 manufacture date). The other side carries an arrow over X and an inspection stamp. There are also 2 inspection stamps on the spine. The grips are made of wood, held together with two brass rivets. There is an oil clearance hole in both of the grips. The scabbard is the correct Mk1 type and is accompanied by a buff leather frog that is in excellent condition. See Skennerton item B215 page 170 and 172. Price includes UK delivery. BAYO 755.