British, Pattern 1860 Yatahgan Sword Bayonet And Steel Scabbard. Sn - 23238 Bayonet

This is a good example of the 1860 pattern yataghan sword bayonet and its steel scabbard. Due to the British being unable to produce enough blades for the bayonets, and were imported from Germany. This blade was made by the German manufacturer Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie AG (WKC), Solingen and carries their scales logo on the blade together with a acceptance stamp S18 on the other side. The crossguard carries the number A1758. The grips are made of chequered black leather held by steel pins. The yataghan blade is 578mm long with a muzzle ring diameter of 21.8mm which is for the increased diameter of the Pattern 1860 5 grooved sergeants rifle. The bayonet is contained in a 597mm long steel scabbard which is the correct length and has an oval frog stud mounted near the mouth. The scabbard retains some of its original black painted finish near the case mouth. The price includes UK delivery. (Armoury). Sn 23238