British WD 1895 Pattern Socket Bayonet For Martini Enfield .303 Calibre Service Rifles & Scabbard. BAYO 899 Bayonet

British WD 1895 Pattern Socket Bayonet For Martini Enfield .303 Calibre Service Rifles & Scabbard. BAYO 899 - BAYO 899

British Arms using Martini actions continued in use for some time after the introduction of the P1888 magazine rifle, particularly in the colonies. In 1895 some Martini Henry rifles were converted to .303 calibre Martini Enfields and a new pattern bayonet was approved for this rifle on the 4th October 1895. The P1895 Martini Enfield bayonet. The socket bore is narrower than the Martini Henry socket & the locking slot of the P1895 bayonet is now in a different position from the Martini Henry bayonet and when fixed the blade protrudes from beneath the barrel instead of at the side as in the Martini Henry rifle (see page 528 of Kiesling’s Bayonets Of The World The Complete Edition). Our example is in very good condition. It has a 21 ½” Triangular blade (25 ¼” overall) which is straight and has just areas of staining consistent with age. The blade has WD inspection marks and has ’95 (1895 pattern designation). The socket has the correct locking ring. The Bayonet is complete with its rare to find original black leather scabbard with 2 central brass rivets, WD marked brass locket and chape. The seam of the scabbard has opened with age and service use but could easily be re-stitched by a cobbler / leatherworker. The leather of the scabbard is clean with no damage. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 899

£325.00