Martini Henry Bayonet

British WD Pattern 1887 MK IV Martini Henry Sword Bayonet Converted In 1891 From Pattern 1886 Enfield Martini Bayonet, Scabbard & Leather Volunteer Pattern Frog By Simplex Equipment Pall Mall London. Sn 21918 - 21918

This is an original MK IV Pattern 1887 Martini Henry sword bayonet converted in 1891 from P1886 Enfield Martini bayonet by addition of a new cross guard approved 1st June 1891 (see page 383 Number 795 and page 318 of ‘The Bayonet Book’ by Watts & White). The fullered steel blade is 18 ½” length and has just light staining consistent with age (23 ½” overall). The blade has WD broad arrow and ordnance inspection marks ‘/86’ (1886 pattern) & ’C 91’ (Converted 1891). The stippled boiled hard leather grips have original fine stippling and have no damage. The hilt has the correct flat spring and the pommel’s steel release button works firmly. The cross guard with muzzle ring is numbered ‘1345’. The bayonet’s original steel mounted black leather scabbard has no damage. The throat mount is numbered ‘60’ and has another indistinct number. The original leather frog is similar in design to a frog described as a ‘Volunteer Pattern’ on page 27 item 98 and page 26 of Bayonet Belt Frogs Part 1 by Anthony Carter. The brown leather frog has stitched seams and large belt loop. The frog has part of its original retaining strap (tip absent) and original steel buckle. The rear of the scabbard has some service wear which obscures a partially visible Regiment mark ‘2VB (2nd Volunteer Battalion) along with other indistinct marks and number ‘35’. The rear of the frog also has maker detail ‘Simplex Equipment Pall Mall London’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21918 (Box 2)

£375.00