Martini Henry Bayonet

British 1876 Pattern Martini Henry Rifle Socket Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 323 - BAYO 323

This is a pattern 1876 Martini Henry rifle socket bayonet with good markings on the blade. It blade is stamped is stamped with the Broad Arrow over WD , an Enfield inspection mark, 850 crossed out, FWA 7 / 85 (July 1885 the original date of manufacture) struck out and over stamped 11 / 94 (November 1895 date). This bayonet has seen some service. The bayonet measures 25 inches overall with a blade length of 21.7 inches with a socket 3 inches in length. The brass mounted leather scabbard has a broad arrow over W.D. and an Enfield inspection stamp on the top locket. The scabbard also carries Nepalese script suggesting later issue to an Indian unit. The bottom chape also carries a broad arrow over W.D. See Skennerton item B187 on Pages 145 and 146. The price for this bayonet includes UK delivery. BAYO 323

£295.00