British Enfield 1888 Pattern MkI 2nd Type, Lee Metford Bayonet and MkII Scabbard with Frog. 22426:26. Bayonet

This is a Lee Metford, 1888 Mark I second type 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 Broad Arrow over EFD and various other inspection stamps. The other side carries the manufacture date 10’97 (October 1897). The grips are made of wood, held together with two brass rivets and are in good order. There is an oil clearance hole behind the top rivet. The steel pommel carries ‘V ? R.S.’ The scabbard which is a standard 1888 Land MkII with integrated frog is supple and the stitching is in place. See No 802 on pages 321 & 387 of Watts & White. This is a nice pattern 1888 bayonet made at Enfield with accompanying scabbard and frog. The price includes UK delivery. 22426:26.