RARE**1889 Dated Boer War Era British WD 3 Rivet, 1st Type, 1st Pattern, P.1888 Lee Metford Bayonet, Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 23305 Bayonet

**RARE**1889 Dated Boer War Era British WD 3 Rivet, 1st Type, 1st Pattern, P.1888 Lee Metford Bayonet, Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 23305 23305

This is a rare 3 rivet, 1st type, 1st Pattern, P1888 Lee Metford Bayonet with scabbard and frog as used by British troops during the Boer Wars (see page 387 plate No. 801 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White). It has its original undamaged wooden grips with the rare 3 brass rivets and oil holes in the wood grips. The bayonet is in original as found uncleaned condition. Its 12" double edged blade with medial ridge has WD inspection marks, Queen’s Crown and date 12/89 (December 1889). The pommel’s steel release button works as it should and the pommel has weapon number ‘392’. It has its original black leather scabbard with steel locket and chape. The throat mount of the scabbard is numbered 1036 and the leather has ordnance inspection marks. The scabbard is fitted with original brown leather frog with belt loop and retaining strap with brass buckle. The rear of the frog has impressed numbers (illustrated). The leather and stitching of the scabbard and frog are clean & intact. The price for this rare 1st type Metford bayonet with scabbard & frog includes UK delivery. Sn 23305

£750