Scarce* British ‘1903’ Pattern Bayonet Converted From ‘P1888’ Dated ‘1’04’ Leather Scabbard and Frog. BAYO 410. Bayonet

The ‘P1903’ design combined the ‘P1888’ blade and cross piece with a new pommel design. Many 1903 patter bayonets are actually P1888 bayonets that have been converted. This bayonet is a good example of a converted 1888. The blade length is 30cm and is double edged. On side is stamped with ‘EFD’ (Enfield The Royal Small Arms Factory was a UK government-owned rifle factory in Enfield, now part of north London, which produced British military rifles, muskets and swords from 1816) and the other with numerous inspection stamps, ‘1 ‘ 04’ ‘1903’. The press-stud locking mechanism works well. The wooden grip scales are in good condition with age related marks. The leather scabbard and frog have age related marks *WJB marked to the rear, possible soldiers initials. The stitching to the rear is intact. See Skennerton, item B230, pages 181 & 182. The price for this scarce set includes UK delivery. BAYO 410.