Wilkinson 1888 Pattern Mark I, 2nd Type, Lee Metford Bayonet And Scabbard Bayonets

British Wilkinson 1888 Pattern Mark I, 2nd Type, Lee Metford Bayonet And Scabbard - BAYO 631

This is a British Lee Metford, 1888 pattern Mark I, 2nd type bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle. The bayonets 12 inch double edged blade is unfullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is marked WILKINSON LONDON with a feint crown over VR 2’91 (February 1891 manufacture date). The other side carries an broad arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp. The pommel carries the number R56. The grips are made of wood, held together with two brass rivets. There is an oil clearance hole behind the back rivet. The scabbard is the Mark 1 steel mounted black leather with no damage and all of the stitching intact. See Skennerton item B213 page 169. Price includes UK delivery. BAYO 631

£245.00