Martini Henry Bayonet

Scarce Bushed Pattern 1876 Socket Bayonet. BAYO 592 - BAYO 592

This is a scarce converted Martini Henry pattern 1876 socket bayonet which has been bushed to fit the .303 Martini Enfield rifle which has a smaller barrel diameter. To allow for the higher foresight on the Martini Enfield, the bridge in the socket rim has been cut out. The overall length of the bayonet is 25”, with the blade being 21.4” and the socket 3”. The muzzle ring diameter is now 16.8mm. The blade carries the broad arrow over W.D. with a crowned E over 48 and the date 2/88 (February 1888). The blade also carries what appears to be Egyptian marks and this ties in with Skennerton who shows this bayonet as No.M7 on page 378 of his book. The leather scabbard is the standard 1876 pattern with 2 rivets for the internal spring with brass mounts. The top mount caries a war department broad arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp together with 452 on the frog stud. The chape carries a broad arrow over W.D. This is a scarce bayonet not often encountered. The price includes U.K. delivery. BAYO 592

£395.00