Wilkinson 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 581 - BAYO 581

This is a Lee Metford, 1888 Mark I second 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 2 99 (February 1899 manufacture date) ‘03and various other inspection stamps. The other side carries an arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp. The pommel is regimentally marked 28 LD R710 2.E and 758 crossed out. There is also an inspection stamp on the spine. The grips are made of wood, held together with two brass rivets. There is an oil clearance hole in both of the grips. See Skennerton item B213 page 169. Price includes UK delivery. BAYO 581

£245.00