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*Scarce* British, 1903 Pattern SMLE Rifle Bayonet Converted From Pattern 1888 Sword Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog. Sn 23478:106 - 23478:106
The Pattern 1903 bayonet was issued to the first SMLE rifles and combined the Pattern 1888 blade and cross piece with a new pommel design. Many 1903 pattern bayonets were converted from pattern 1888 bayonets to cover a shortfall in production. This bayonet is a good example of a converted pattern 1888 bayonet, scabbard and frog. The double edged blade has a length of 30cm. One side of the ricasso is stamped is stamped with a crowfoot a& EFD (Enfield) and the other side is stamped crown over S 28 Edwards crown over VR 11 ’98 (original date of manufacture November 1898) 1903 (pattern 1903 bayonet). The ricasso is regimentally stamped N&I 229. The wooden grip scales are in good condition retained by 2 screw bolts. The bayonet is contained in its original leather scabbard with steel mounts. See Skennerton, item B230, pages 181 & 182. The brown leather mark 2 frog has a rivet and stitching construction with a securing buckle. (See item 127 on page 32 in Bayonet Belt Frogs Part I by Anthony Carter). The press-stud locking mechanism works well. The price includes UK delivery. (British Bayonets Box 1) Sn 23478:106
£475.00

British, Martini Henry Rifle, Pattern 1856/58 Yatahgan Sword Bayonet Converted by Bushing & Scabbard by Enfield. Sn 23478:104 - 23478:104
This is a good example of an original pattern1856/58 yataghan sword bayonet converted by bushing for the Martin Henry rifle and scabbard made at Enfield. From 1858 the use of more machinery enabled closer tolerances to make bayonets and in doing so made the bayonets interchangeable instead of bayonets being individually fitted to a particular rifle. This bayonet has a slightly longer leaf spring for the locking bolt and was secured by a screw and not as previously with a rivet on the P 1856 bayonet. The bayonet is 27.9 inches long with a blade length of 22.8 inches. This blade carries the Enfield inspection on the ricasso and stamps on the top of the spine. The blade is in excellent condition and the spine on the handle carries various inspection stamps including ORR (The Queen's Royal Regiment, West Surrey) NF FB together with Enfield and Birmingham stamps. The grips are in excellent condition and are made of chequered black leather held by 4 steel pins. The scabbard is made of black leather with steel top mount and chape. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23478:104
£375.00

British, WW1, 1917 Dated, 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard by Vickers. Sn 23478:74 - 23478:74
This is a nice Pattern 1907 bayonet by Mole. The RICASSO carries the Kings crown over G.R. over 1907 followed by 9 (V in a circle) 17 (September (Vickers) 1917). The other side of the ricasso carries the broad arrow and several inspection stamps. The wooden grips are wood held by 2 screw bolts and are in good condition. The scabbard is a No1 mk II with an oval frog stud. See The Bayonet Book by John Watts and Peter White, pages 323 and plate 820 on page 393. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 23478:74
£275.00

British, WW1, 1915 Dated, 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard by Mole. Sn 23478:72 - 23478:72
This is a nice Pattern 1907 bayonet by Mole. The RICASSO carries the Kings crown over G.R. over 1907 followed by 10 ‘15 (October 1915) MOLE. The other side of the ricasso carries the broad arrow and several inspection stamps. The wooden grips are wood held by 2 screw bolts and are in good condition. The scabbard is a No1 mk II with an oval frog stud. See The Bayonet Book by John Watts and Peter White, pages 323 and plate 820 on page 393. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 23478:72
£275.00

**Rare** British Pattern 1859, 2nd Pattern Cutlass Sword Bayonet for the Enfield Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle. Sn 23478:69 - 23478:69
This is a rare British pattern 1859 cutlass sword bayonet for the Enfield pattern 1858 5 groove naval rifle. the first pattern was introduced for a short while with wooden grips but was soon superseded by the second pattern with chequered grips. The bayonet has a slightly curved 26 ¾ inch unfullered blade with a slight spear point and an overall length of 32 ½ inches. The top of the blade near the hilt carries an inspection mark. The bayonet is in excellent condition with a clean blade and excellent leather grips. The left hand side of the handle near the release button is stamped with the number 83 and on the other side is an inspection stamp (Crown over 20). The muzzle ring diameter is 21.4mm. see The Bayonet Book by John Watts and Peter White, pages 305and plate 758 on page 371. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 23478:69
£795.00

**Rare** British P1907 Hooked Quillon and Scabbard Made by J.A. Chapman & Co. Sn 23484:20 - 23484:20
This is a British P1907 bayonet with hooked quillon made by J.A. Chapman & Co (J A Chapman Ltd. manufacturers of American pattern carpenter’s braces, Scotch, wagon, builder’s & other pattern iron braces, Industry Tool works, Woodside Lane, Sheffield – made the original Pattern 1907 Sword Bayonet with Hooked Quillon). Chapman only made 14250 P1907 bayonets with hooked quillon, compared to Enfield who made more than 175000. The ricasso is stamped with the crown over E.R. & 1907 & J.A.C. The blade has light staining consistent with its age. The bayonet is fitted with wooden grips which are in good condition. The scabbard is the standard Mk II and the leather, stitching and metalwork are all in good order. See Skennerton item B234 page 186 & 187. The price includes UK delivery. (07 Box 2). Sn 23484:20
£595.00

1907 British WD 1903 Pattern Sword Bayonet To ‘U.C. O.T.C.’ (University College School Officer Training Corps) & Rare Land Pattern Scabbard With Integral Leather Frog. Sn 23397 - 23397
In 1902 Experimental Long and Short bayonets were trialled to succeed the 1888 pattern Bayonets. After the trial period it was decided that, when fixed to rifles, the Short version affected accuracy of fire less than the Longer heavy version. The short bladed version was approved and introduced as the '1903 Pattern' sword bayonet (see page 233 & page 391 item No.814 of the bayonet book by Watts & White). This is an excellent British Enfield 1903 Pattern Bayonet With scabbard & frog. The steel blade with medial ridge is 12” length. The double edged blade has no damage and just light staining consistent with age & it measures 6 ¾” overall length. One side of the blade has Kings Crown ER (Edward Rex) ‘1903’ (pattern) and date ’02 ’07 (February 1907). The reverse has WD Broad arrow and . below WD arrow and inspection mark. The spine of the blade also has inspection marks. There are no visible maker name on the blade. The wooden grips are in excellent undamaged condition and are secured with correct screw bolts. The pommel’s steel press button release works correctly and is stamped ‘U.C. O.T.C.’ (University College School Officer Training Corps, see page 100 of Broad Arrow by Skennerton). The scabbard is the rare to find brown leather covered Land pattern variant with steel throat mount numbered ‘21’. The scabbard’s leather frog has 2 brass rivets. The leather of the scabbard is impressed with ‘EFD’ Enfield maker mark and WD broad arrow. All material & stitching are clean & intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23397 (Box 3)
£575.00

**VERY RARE**GALLIPOLI ISSUE**Pre WW1 1912 British WD Enfield 1st Pattern Hook Quillon 1907 Pattern Sword Bayonet With Australian 2nd Military District (New South Wales) Mark & WD Scabbard With Matching Australian District ‘NSW’ Mark & 1908 Pattern Frog. - 23408
1st Type 1907 pattern bayonets with hook quillon were introduced in 1908, after 1913, ‘07’ Pattern bayonets were produced without hook quillon (see page 186 of British & Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton). Early Hook quillon bayonets were carried by Australian troops at Gallipoli. This is an excellent, original 1st type hook quillon 1907 pattern sword bayonet by Enfield With Australian marks, complete with correct, original scabbard & frog with helve carrier strap. The sword bayonet has a 17” long steel single edged blade with fullers. The blade has just light staining consistent with age and no damage to the cutting edge. The blade is stamped at the ricasso on one side with the King’s Crown ‘GR’ (George Rex), ’5 ’12 production date (May 1912) and ‘1907’ (Pattern) together with ‘EFD’ manufacturer initials (Enfield). The reverse is stamped with WD inspection marks. The bayonet has the 1st pattern hook quillon cross guard which incorporates a muzzle ring. The cross guard is stamped ‘2MD’ indicating Australian issue to the 2nd Military District which is New South Wales & weapon number ‘21324’. The grips have just light bumps and bruises to be expected & are correctly secured with two screw bolts. The bayonets steel pommel release button works correctly. The bayonet is complete with its original steel mounted leather scabbard. The scabbard has the correct rear seam and the leather has WD inspection marks. The throat mount is stamped with matching Australian Military district ‘NSW’ (New South Wales) & weapon number ‘19737’. The scabbard is fitted with its original 1908 pattern webbing frog. The frog has the correct helve strap. All the stitching and material of the scabbard, frog and carrier are intact. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23408 (hook quillon box store room)
£1,645.00

**RARE**1889 Dated Boer War Era British WD 3 Rivet, 1st Type, 1st Pattern, P.1888 Lee Metford Bayonet, Scabbard & Leather Frog. Sn 23305 - 23305
This is a rare 3 rivet, 1st type, 1st Pattern, P1888 Lee Metford Bayonet with scabbard and frog as used by British troops during the Boer Wars (see page 387 plate No. 801 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White). It has its original undamaged wooden grips with the rare 3 brass rivets and oil holes in the wood grips. The bayonet is in original as found uncleaned condition. Its 12" double edged blade with medial ridge has WD inspection marks, Queen’s Crown and date 12/89 (December 1889). The pommel’s steel release button works as it should and the pommel has weapon number ‘392’. It has its original black leather scabbard with steel locket and chape. The throat mount of the scabbard is numbered 1036 and the leather has ordnance inspection marks. The scabbard is fitted with original brown leather frog with belt loop and retaining strap with brass buckle. The rear of the frog has impressed numbers (illustrated). The leather and stitching of the scabbard and frog are clean & intact. The price for this rare 1st type Metford bayonet with scabbard & frog includes UK delivery. Sn 23305 (box 2)
£750.00

British Pattern 1856 Yatahgan Sword Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 363 - BAYO 363
This is a good example of the 1856 sword bayonet. From 1856 the use of more machinery enabled closer tolerances to make bayonets and in doing so made the bayonets interchangeable instead of bayonets being individually fitted to a particular rifle. This bayonet has a slightly longer leaf spring for the locking bolt and was secured by a screw and not as previously with a rivet on the P 1853 bayonet. The bayonet is 716 mm long with a re-curved Yataghan blade length of 581mm. The ricasso bears a clearly stamped Kings head mark, which is the makers mark for Weyersburg Company of Solingen, Germany. To the side is a British Solingen inspectors stamp and the obverse has a sale or sold out of service mark. The press-stud and external spring locking mechanism work perfectly and the sharply beaked pommel bears a rack or issue number of ‘138’. The blade has minor signs of age related wear. The grips are made of chequered black leather held by steel pins with minor wear to the top of one side. The scabbard is made of black double stitched leather with steel top mount and chape *play in the chape and top mount and minor repair to the lower part of the scabbard on the left hand side*. (See Skennerton page 114-115- B152 for similar) The price includes UK delivery. (Bucket). BAYO 363
£295.00
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