This is a P.1859 Enfield socket bayonet. These are often confused with P.1853 socket bayonets but have longer sockets to fit the longer barrel P.1859 long barrel smooth bore Enfield muskets (see page 331 of Skennerton’s British & Commonwealth Military Bayonets). A label accompanying the bayonet describes it as post mutiny issue. It has a clean 17” triangular blade. The blade has a small inspection mark. The blued socket is 77mm length. The scabbard is brass mounted leather with a tear drop frog stud and the seam stitching to the rear. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The leather has WD & arrow mark. The bayonet fits the scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 607
£345.00