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British 1888 Pattern Mark II, 2nd pattern, Lee Metford Bayonet And Scabbard. BAYO 545 - BAYO 545 This is a Lee Metford, 1888 mark II second pattern 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 MOLE, (Mole being he producer of the lowest number of bayonets produced) 6/94 (June 1894 manufacture date). The other side carries an arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp. There are also 2 inspection stamps 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.. The pommel is regimentally marked T 5 R.S. (5th Battalion Royal Scots, a Territorial unit) 118 (bayonet number). There is also a deleted 19 47 . See Skennerton item B213 page 168 and 174. Price includes UK delivery. BAYO 545 £325.00
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