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SOLD SOLD (27/10) *Scarce* Irish Constabulary P1867 Sawback Bayonet by Alexander Coppel and Leather Scabbard. 21188. - 21188 This is rare Irish Constabulary Pattern 1867 sawback bayonet with blade stamped with Alexander Coppel scales logo, complete with its black leather and steel fitted scabbard, for use with the Snider Enfield carbine. See page 309/376 No 774 of Watts & White ‘The Bayonet Book’.During 1867 a most interesting bayonet was introduced especially for the Irish Constabulary Snider carbine, as it was the first in a line of sawback bayonets to be eventually introduced. The spatulate guard for this bayonet referred to as a ‘Dixon Hilt’ after Colonel W. Manley Dixon, the then Superintendant at Enfield. The ordanance report for the year ending 31st March 1868 indicates that 5,988 sword bayonets for the Irish Constabulary breech loading carbine were manufactured. Marked to the ricasso on one side with ‘AC aside a set of scales which is the manufacturer Alexander Coppel (Alexander Coppel Solingen company, founded in 1821, was located between Malteserstraße and Werwolf. It was founded by Alexander Coppel’s grandfather of the same name. In 1853, his son, Gustav Coppel, then 23 years old, joined his father’s business. Besides steel goods, the company also produced weapons. This meant that the company belonged to the most important sectors of Solingen’s industry. In 1862, the company was considered to be the third largest in the city. Until the First World War, it was in a “sales association” of five Solingen arms manufacturers who sold their products worldwide). Blade length; 46 cm, overall length; 46 cm and muzzle diameter; 21mm. The leather fish scale grips are held by 4 pins and are in very nice condition. The blade and saw are in lovely condition with only light age related staining. The leather scabbard is in good condition with all leather *age related wear*, stitching and metalwork *age related staining* in place. The price includes UK delivery. 21188. (Martini Box) £0.00
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