British East India Company Pattern 1839/42 Socket Bayonet & Scabbard. 21749. Bayonet

The East India Company adopted the percussion system in 1840 and in the season of 1840/41, 12,000 muskets, 1,760 fusils and 900 rifles all using the percussion system were with other arms, shipped to India. The East India Company also issued a new pattern bayonet in this period but the date of adoption is not known. It had normal triangular blade and socket but the collar is fitted to take an entirely different spring (See Watts & White No 725 on pages 297 & 359 for reference). The metalwork is in very good condition with light age related staining. The bayonet is marked with the numbers ‘4’ ‘83’ and the scabbard number ‘1’ ‘28’. Blade length; 40cm - Overall 49 ½ cm The leather is supple *stitching loose to rear* there are 3 studs missing, one from the chape and two from the locket, all of which have minor movement but are intact. The price includes UK delivery. 21749.