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SOLD SOLD (01/11) *Dated* British 1888 Pattern Mark I, 2nd pattern, Lee Metford Bayonet and MkI Scabbard. BAYO 368. - BAYO 368 This is a Lee Metford, 1888 MkI 2nd pattern bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle (The Lee–Metford rifle was a bolt-action British army service rifle, combining James Paris Lee's rear-locking bolt system and detachable magazine with an innovative seven groove rifled barrel designed by William Ellis Metford. It replaced the Martini–Henry rifle in 1888, following nine years of development and trials, but remained in service for only a short time until replaced by the similar Lee–Enfield). The bayonets 303mm double edged blade is un-fullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is marked Crown over VS 6’ 90 (June 1890 manufacture). The other side carries Broad arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp and bending mark. There are also numerous 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 marked 42 (bayonet number). The polished metal and leather MkI scabbard is in very good condition and has inspection marks on the chape and locket. See Skennerton item B213 page 168 and 174. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 368. £0.00
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