British Wilkinson 1888 Pattern Mk I, 2nd Type, Lee Metford Bayonet and Scabbard BAYO 454. Bayonet

This is a Lee Metford, 1888 Mk I 2nd 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 WILKINSON LONDON ‘10’ 91 (manufacture October 1891) and various other inspection stamps. The other side carries an arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp. The grips are made of wood, held together with two brass rivets and there is an inspection stamp on each one. There is an oil clearance hole behind the top rivet and the grips are in good order. The pommel has inspection stamps and ‘5 CH’. The number 684 is on the top of the scabbard mouthpiece which is a standard 1888 Mk I. See Watts & White No 802 on page 387 for reference. This is a nice pattern 1888 bayonet made by Wilkinsons. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 454.