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Local Price : £325.00

Norwegian 1894/M1 Krag Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog. BAYO 275. -. BAYO 275 A converted Norwegian 1894/M1 Krag bayonet made by converting the Krag 1894 bayonet, scabbard and frog. The bayonet was made by converting the Krag 1894 bayonet from the 1950's by welding a muzzle ring to the cross guard. This was done in the 1950's when Norway, like the Dutch and many other countries were being supplied by the U.S.A. The bayonet has a 8 1/2" long single edged blade which has inspection stamps at the ricasso. It has a stepped muzzle ring welded to the cross guard and also has a push button to release the bayonet from the scabbard, as can be seen in one of the photographs. It has smooth wood grips secured with one screw bolt. The scabbard is the correct scabbard for the bayonet and is steel, painted black. It has a catch to secure the bayonet. The green webbing frog is riveted to the top of the scabbard and is stitched to form a belt loop and it also has a wire belt clip in the US style. The bayonet, scabbard and frog are all in very good condition. (See 'An Illustrated History of Bayonets' Book by Martin Brayley, Page 176 and pages 230 & 238, Item 534 in White and Watts ‘The Bayonet Book’). The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 275.

Nation : German
Local Price : £325.00

*Rare Variation*German 1871 Pattern Dress Bayonet & Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard. BAYO 236. -. BAYO 236 This is an 1871 pattern bayonet with feint etching to the blade on both sides, which corresponds to item No 382 in ‘White & Watts’ The Bayonet Book page 173. However, this example has been cut down from its original blade length of 19.875” to 10.875”, but the etching continues to the tip. The ricasso carries the trademark of ‘W.K & C. (Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co). The blade retains its original red felt pad and the brass hilt has a non-working leaf spring. The scabbard is brass mounted black leather; all of the stitching is intact. The metalwork is in good order. A rare variation of an early dress bayonet. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 236. (Box 3)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British ‘1903’ Pattern Bayonet and MkI Scabbard. BAYO 793. -. BAYO 793 This is a newly made ‘1903’ bayonet and not a converted ‘1888’ pattern. The ricasso is marked with a crown over E.R. (Edward Rex) and ‘1903’. Below this are several dates and inspection stamps. The opposite side carries the broad arrow over ‘EFD’ (Enfield) and an inspection stamp. The pommel carries the number ‘627’. The wooden grips are in good condition with a few use related marks. The blade is in fine condition with an nice aged patina. The scabbard is the standard ‘MkI’ as used by both the ‘1888’ & ‘1903’ patterns. The metalwork and leather stitching are all intact. See Skennerton item B230, pages 181-183. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 793. (Box 2)

Nation : -
Local Price : £325.00

**Scarce** Trials Pattern FN FAL X2E1 Bayonet & X1E1 Scabbard. Sn 9872. -. Sn 9872 A rare Trials X2 E1 Bayonet and scabbard. The bayonet is for a NATO 7.62mm FAL Rifle in particular the X8E1, Type A 1953-61. The bayonet has the F.N. 'elastique' design pommel and catch and has two flash hider prongs, 1.6" long projecting forward of the muzzle ring. It measures 12 ¾ " overall. It has dark wood smooth grips secured with screw bolts. The grips have some service wear to be expected. It is stamped on the tang edge between the grips with 'X2 E1' and with a struck out number together with '11456'. The double edged blade is polished steel and measures 7 ½ " long. The scabbard is metal, painted black and on the mouthpiece it is stamped 'X1 E1' (See Page 256/7 of British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton). The price for this rare trials bayonet with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 9872.

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

*Rare* British Trials Pattern FN FAL X2E1 Bayonet, X1E1 Scabbard Made In Belgium and Mills Equip. Co. Frog 1945 Dated. BAYO 192. -. BAYO 192 A rare British trials pattern X2 E1 bayonet and scabbard. This is the Belgium F.N. bayonet and usually carries both the X2 E1 designation and a serial number matching the rifle. This is a shortened X2 E1 experimental bayonet which has a blade length 10mm shorter than the 201mm blade. There are claims that this was merely a shorter version of the 1st pattern but Skennerton states that it is more likely that the points were broken off and were re ground. The bayonet is for a NATO 7.62mm FAL Rifle in particular the X8E1, Type A 1953-61. The bayonet has the F.N. 'elastique' design pommel and catch and has two flash hider prongs, 1.6" long projecting forward of the muzzle ring. It measures 12 1/4" overall. It has dark wood smooth grips secured with screw bolts. It is stamped on the tang edge between the grips with 'X2 E1 9642' . The double edged blade is polished steel and measures 7 1/2" long. The scabbard is metal and on the throat it is stamped 'X1 E1' (See Page 256/7 of British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton). It is complete with a green webbing frog by Mills Equipment Co and date stamped "1945". Price for this rare trials bayonet with scabbard includes UK delivery. BAYO 192.

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Local Price : £325.00

Brazilian 1908/34 Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 602. -. BAYO 602 This is a nice example of a ‘1908/34’ Brazilian bayonet. These bayonets were made to fit the ’30-06 Calibre short rifle (The Mosquetão Itajubá M1934 was a 08/34 short rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield adopted by Brazil in 1934). Although the rifles were made in Brazil the bayonets were made in Czechoslovakia. These bayonets were similar to the ‘1908’ pattern but had a longer blade to make up for the shorter length of the ‘M1934’ rifle. The scabbard is also similar to the ‘1908’ pattern with a leather body but with heavily blued steel mounts instead of the brass mounts on the ‘M1908’. The blade is in very good condition with staining conducive with its age. The wooden grips, leather and metalwork on the scabbard are in good order with minor scuffs. See ‘An illustrated history of bayonets’ pages 38 & 39. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 602. (Box 2)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

C1800 British Land Pattern Socket by Maker John Gill. BAYO 578. -. BAYO 578 This is a nice Land pattern or India pattern socket bayonet from circa 1800. It is marked to the flat of the blade with John Gill’ (a John Gill is recorded working with his father Thomas Gill in London 1807 "Sword Cutler & Gunmaker". 83 St. James’s St., London and John Gill also recorded as Birmingham 1805-1817) and a Broad Arrow over ‘W.D.’ Blade length 39 ¼ cm, 52 ¼ cm overall. The slot is slightly longer than the usual Land pattern, by around 4” to fit a musket with foresight closer to the muzzle. See Skennerton item B49 page 40 for similar and page 56 for makers marks. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 578. (Box 2)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

**BOER WAR DATED**1900 British Enfield Pattern 1888 Mark II Lee Metford Bayonet, Scabbard And Mills Equipment Company Webbing Frog. Sn 90565:7 -. 90565:7 This is a Boer War era dated Lee Metford, 1888 Mark II bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle. The Bayonet blade is 12" in length, double edged and un-fullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is dated ‘6 ‘00 (June 1900) together with Crown VR (Victoria Regina). The reverse is nicely stamped with the broad arrow over EFD (Enfield) and inspection stamps. The spine also has inspection stamps. The blade has areas osf staining consistent with age and use. The wood grips are secured by the correct brass rivets. The pommel has the correct oil hole. Its press button release catch works as it should. The bayonet’s leather scabbard has steel throat mount with locket and chape. The scabbard is fitted with a webbing frog. The rear of the belt loop has ink stencilled manufacturer mark ‘ME CO’ (Mills Equipment Company). All leather and stitching of the frog are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 90565:7 (box 2)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British 1856/58 Sword Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 771. -. BAYO 771 This is a good example of the 1856/58 sword bayonet maker ‘A & A.S’ (A & A Schnitzler Solingen). 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 28 inches long with a blade length of 22 ¾ inches. The blade has minor signs of age related wear. The grips are made of chequered black leather held by steel pins. The scabbard is made of black double stitched leather with steel top mount and chape. (See Skennerton page 114-115- B151) The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 771.

Nation : -
Local Price : £325.00

Argentinian M1909 Sword bayonet, With Wood Grips & Blued Steel Scabbard By Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co, To Fit The M1891 Mauser Rifle. Sn 10880:51 -. 10880:51 An Argentine M1909 sword bayonet with wood grips and blued steel scabbard manufactured by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co, to fit the M1891 Mauser rifle. This was the last variant with wood grips. The bayonet has wood grips, secured with two steel rivets. The pommel is white alloy and has an oval with "R.A." (faint) inside denoting 'Republic of Argentina. It has a push button release. It has a hooked quillon and muzzle ring. The blade is polished steel and Has a single edge and fullers. The blade measures 15 3/4" long. It is in excellent condition. The ricasso is stamped on one side with "Modelo Argentino 1909" above the Argentine crest, below this is has a serial number "B8134". On the reverse it has "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen". The inscription and crest were usually filed off before sale as obsolete and specimens with the full crest and inscription are very hard to find. The blued steel scabbard has a serial number stamped above the oval frog stud "B2777". This is a rare bayonet in excellent condition and as is to be expected of a German Manufactured bayonet, of top quality. (see Page 1 item No 3, in White & Watts 'The Bayonet Book'). The price includes Uk delivery. Sn 10880:51 (Box 2)

Nation : German
Local Price : £325.00

Bavarian Circa 1810 Infantry Trooper’s Sword. Single-edged hanger blade with narrow fuller running close to the spine and hatchet point. Brass hilt with round forward quillon and plain knucklebow, smooth brass backstrap with tang button, ribbed grip of black leather over wood. Black leather washer. No scabbard. Blade ~23½ inches in length (59.4cm), the sword 28¼ inches (71.8cm) overall. The blade is engraved on both sides with the crown and cypher of Maximilian I Joseph, first King of Bavaria, who reigned from 1806 to 1825. The blade is sharp with a number of nicks and chips to its edge in the upper portion. Scattered spots of cleaned pitting to the blade, more significant patches at the shoulder and near the tip. Some rounding wear to the tip sharpening marks, also polishing marks to the faces. The leather washer has some losses on one side. The grip is all intact with no losses. The brass hilt and backstrap have a few small dents and an even midtone patina.

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Local Price : £325.00

Brazilian M1908 Hooked Quillon Bayonet and Leather Scabbard by Manufacturer Alex Coppel Solingen. 20821:5. -. 20821:5 This is a nice example of a ‘1908’ pattern Brazilian bayonet. The 1908 bayonet can also be found with a plain steel mounted leather scabbard, but this is believed to have been used by other South American nations. The blade length is; 299mm (432mm overall) the muzzle ring is 15.5mm. The maker ‘Alex Coppel Solingen’ is stamped clearly to the ricasso. The number ‘3985’ is stamped to the hook quillon. ‘B’ is stamped to the pommel and ‘134’ is painted to one side of the grips. The scabbard is also the ‘1908’ pattern with a leather body with brass mounts. The blade is in very good condition with staining conducive with its age. The wooden grips, leather and metalwork on the scabbard are in good order with minor scuffs. See page 38 of ‘Bayonets an Illustrated History’ by Martin J. Brayley. The price includes UK delivery. 20821:5. (Box 1)

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Local Price : £325.00

*Dated WWII* S84/98 III Bayonet with Scabbard and Leather Frog. BAYO 375 -. BAYO 375 The Seitengewehr 84/98 was the most widely issued German bayonet of the Second World War. It was used in conjunction with the Karabiner 98k rifle (see FIR 7358). It was a development of a design which had first been introduced before the First World War, for use by machine-gunners and cyclists. Initially these bayonets were produced by modifying obsolete Model 71/84 bayonets. However, during the First World War production of new S84/98 bayonets took place, as they were simple to manufacture and used less metal than the standard S98 bayonet. The adoption of the K98k rifle in 1934 prompted the manufacture of quantities of an improved S84/98. This 1940 dated example was made by ‘Coppel G.m.b H’ (The Alexander Coppel Solingen Company was founded in 1821. 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) which is stamped clearly to one side of the blade. The number ‘5349’ and ‘C’ is to the other. The pommel has two waffenampt stamps. The spine of the blade is marked ‘40’ for manufacture in 1940. The all metal scabbard is in excellent order and is stamped ‘5195’. The leather frog is in equally good order with a nice patina and all stitching and metalwork in place. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 375. (Box 1)

Nation : German
Local Price : £325.00

*Very Good Condition* German WWI M1898/05 ‘Butcher Bayonet’ Earlier First Pattern Scabbard and Leather Frog. 11523:2. -. 11523:2 The Bayonet M1898/05 should succeed the M1898 long bayonet. It had a much stronger design but was still very long. In the beginning of the Great War it came with high ears and without flash guard. From 1915 the M1898 ‘New Pattern’ were missing the ‘ears’ and is characterised by the addition of a thin sheet of steel as muzzle fire protection on top of the grip. The original German First World War butcher blade bayonet was used with the Mauser Gewehr 98 (GEW 98) the standard issue service rifle of Imperial Germany. This example was manufactured by ‘ERFURT’ (the Royal Prussian Army works at Erfurt in Prussian Thuringia. The Royal Prussian armoury had been established at Erfurt in 1862. Their marking had the Royal Prussian crown above the word Erfurt) as stamped on one side of the ricasso. The top of the spine is stamped with a date code ‘W 15’ (1915) and inspection stamps. The wooden grips are held with two studs and are undamaged only showing minor signs of use related wear. The earlier first pattern steel scabbard throat carries the Royal Cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II, King of Prussia above the date stamp '08 (1908) and a crowned acceptance stamp) is showing signs of age related wear *see images* the leather, stitching and metalwork are all intact. See ‘White & Watts’ The bayonet Book, pages 114 & 123, No 267. The price includes UK postage and packing. 11523:2. (Box 3)

Nation : German
Local Price : £325.00

WW1 1915 Imperial German Mauser 1898/05 G98 Butcher Bayonet with Sawback Officially Removed By Fichtel & Sachs, Schweinfurt, Scabbard & Frog. Sn 10401:4. -. 10401:4 A WW1 Imperial German G98 Butcher Bayonet and Scabbard. The bayonet has a single edged blade which widens towards the point. It's saw back blade has been officially removed. The ricasso is stamped by the manufacturer 'Fichtel & Sachs, Schweinfurt' (Fichtel & Sachs was founded in Schweinfurt in 1895 and was a well-known German family business initially small engine manufacturers). The back of the blade is stamped 'Crown W' & dated '15' (1915). The blade is clean. The bayonet has a steel swept quillon, correct nine groove wood grips, steel pommel and backstrap. It is complete with original steel scabbard & brown leather frog. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 10401:4.

Nation : German
Local Price : £325.00

Imperial German WWI 1915 Dated Early Pattern Model 1898/05 Butcher Bayonet with Muzzle Ring/Quillon Removed and Steel Scabbard. BAYO 456.. -. BAYO 456.. This is a 1915 dated 1898/05 ‘butcher’ bayonet with flash guard and muzzle ring and quillon removed. The old pattern bayonets were issued without flash guards but early on in the war it was found that the muzzle flash from the K98 rifle was causing the wooden grips to char or even be blown off. It was then decided to fit a steel flash guard along the top edge of the hilt. The blade carries the ‘Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf A.N' stamp and the spine carries a crowned W over 15. The 14 ½ “ blade is in good condition with light age related staining. The grooved wooden slab grip are held with two pins and showing minor signs of wear. The metal scabbard has no dents and is covered in a drab olive paint which is worn in parts. See Watts & White page 123 for similar. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 456.. (Box 3)

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Local Price : £325.00

**Matching Numbers WWII S84/98 III Bayonet ‘43 Cul’ with Scabbard and Leather Frog. BAYO 789. -. BAYO 789 The Seitengewehr 84/98 was the most widely issued German bayonet of the Second World War. It was used in conjunction with the Karabiner 98k rifle (see FIR 7358). It was a development of a design which had first been introduced before the First World War, for use by machine-gunners and cyclists. Initially these bayonets were produced by modifying obsolete Model 71/84 bayonets. However, during the First World War production of new S84/98 bayonets took place, as they were simple to manufacture and used less metal than the standard S98 bayonet. The adoption of the K98k rifle in 1934 prompted the manufacture of quantities of an improved S84/98. 43.cul indicating manufacture by E.Pack & Söhne (The Ernst Pack & Söhne, Stahlwarenfabrik/Ritterwerk, company traces its beginnings back to 1909 with the "Pack, Ohliger & Co. GmbH Waffen und Stahlwarenfabrik" partnership. Pack, manufactured: swords, bayonets and daggers) which is stamped clearly to one side of the blade. The number ‘2288’ is to the other. The pommel has two waffenamt stamps. The all metal scabbard is in excellent order and is also stamped ‘2288’. The leather frog is in equally good order with a nice patina and all stitching and metalwork in place. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 789. (Box 1)

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Local Price : £325.00

**RARE** Belgian FAL Type A Bayonet with Scabbard. 21602:2 -. 21602:2 Knife bayonet for use on the 7.62 mm. NATO caliber Fabrique Nationale - Fusil Automatique Leger (Light Automatic Rifle), or FN–FAL, selective-fire rifle produced by FN beginning in 1953. The FAL was used by more than 50 countries and became known by FN's clever Cold War advertising slogan: "the free world's right arm."It measures 12 ¾” overall. It has dark wood smooth grips secured with screw bolts. The grips are excellent. It has no stamp on the tang edge between the grips, the pommel bears the number ‘22944’. The single edged blade is polished steel and measures 8” long. The scabbard is metal, painted black *loose fit*. The price for this rare trials bayonet with scabbard includes UK delivery. 21602:2 (Box 1)

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £325.00

Large Indian Dhal Shield. Origin: India, Culture: Indian, Period: 19th Century. An Indian dhal hide shield of large proportions. Diameter: 65 cm.

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British 1888 Pattern Wilkinson Sword London MkI ‘2nd Type’ Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 618. -. BAYO 618 This is a nice British 1888 pattern Mk1, 2nd type bayonet made at ‘Enfield’ and marked to the ricasso with crown over V.R. and 4 ’94 (April 1894) The other side carries a broad arrow over W.D. and an inspection stamp. There is also an inspection stamp on the spine. The grips are wooden with an oil hole. The wooden grips are held with brass rivets and are in good order. The bayonet is contained in its Mk I leather scabbard, the metalwork is in good order *1” spilt in leather above chape*. See Watts & White page 387 No 802 for similar. It is marked to the throat with a ‘51’ and other numbers. ‘LB’ ? is stamped to the pommel along with illegible numbers and crossguard. The price includes U.K. delivery. BAYO 618. (Box 1)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British ‘1907’ Pattern Bayonet MkII Scabbard Leather Frog. 22426:5 -. 22426:5 This is a nice ‘1907’ bayonet that has had its quillon removed on re-furnishment. When the British military adopted the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle, its barrel was shortened to 25.2 inches (640 mm), 5” (130 mm) shorter than the preceding Magazine Lee-Enfield. British military strategists were fearful that the British infantry would be at a disadvantage when engaged in a bayonet duel with enemy soldiers who retained a longer reach. Bayonet fighting drills formed a significant part of a contemporary British infantryman’s training. Soldiers were drilled in various stances and parrying techniques against an enemy also armed with rifle and bayonet. The blade is stamped ‘Crown over G.R. 1907 and ‘Wilkinson Pall Mall’ with numerous inspection marks. In ‘1913’ it was decided to remove the quillon and all further bayonets were made without the quillon, and those that came in for refurbishment had it removed, (see Watts & White item No 820 pages 323-393). The other side of the blade has a broad arrow ‘19’ and several inspection stamps. The grips are wood, held on by two screwbolts, and are in good condition with a distinct patina. The pommel is stamped ‘T.7.CH.R’ 484. The scabbard is the ‘No1 MkII’ which is in very good order with a round frog stud. The leather hanger is excellent, the leather is supple and the stitching is good. The price includes UK delivery. 22426:5 (07 Box 1)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British 1888 Mark II Lee Metford Bayonet by Enfield and Scabbard. 22426:9 -. 22426:9 This is an early Victorian, Lee Metford, 1888 Mark II bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford rifle. The bayonet blade, which is in good clean condition, is double edged and unfullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is also marked with a Crown over "V.R. 12’ 00? (Manufactured December 1900?) with inspection marks. The reverse is stamped with the broad arrow a bend mark and ‘EFD’ (Enfield). The grips are of wood, held together with two brass rivets and are very good. There is an oil clearance hole in the pommel and the numbers ‘1099 528’. The bayonet is contained in a standard 1888 pattern scabbard and is in extremely good condition with all polished metal *330 stamped to the throat*, and stitch work intact. (See Watts & White No 803 pages 321 & 387 for reference). The price includes UK delivery. 22426:9. (Box 1)

Nation : Italian
Local Price : £325.00

WWII Dated Italian M1891 Carcano Bayonet and Leather Scabbard. 22426:27 -. 22426:27 An Italian M1891 bayonet with a 298 mm straight single fullered blade, complete in black leather scabbard with brass-coloured mounts. The half round slab wood grips held by rivets with washer are in very good order. The Ricasso is marked ‘C. GNUTTI-1941’. Serial number: CG 7887 on the obverse. Carcano is the frequently used name for a series of Italian bolt-action, internal box magazine fed, repeating military rifles and carbines. Introduced in 1891, the rifle was chambered for the rimless 6.5×52mm Carcano round (Cartuccia Modello 1895). It was developed by the chief technician Salvatore Carcano at the Turin Army Arsenal in 1890, and was originally called the Modello (model) 91 or simply M91. Successively replacing the previous Vetterli-Vitali rifles and carbines in 10.35×47mmR, it was produced from 1891 to 1945. The blade is true, and the leather and brass-work is in very good order. The price for this hard-to-find pair includes UK delivery.22426:27 . (Other Countries Box 2)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British 1887 MKIII Sword Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 165. -. BAYO 165 The pattern 1887 MKIII is distinctive in that there are no fullers in the blade. The Wilkinson as this one is, are clearly marked on the ricasso, and the contractor was given discretionary power as to the mode of securing the cross piece, by riveting or brazing. The blade is 46 ½ cm (60 ¼ cm overall). There is a WD and arrow to one side of the ricasso and ‘181 above crown and ‘89’ (manufactured in 1889) above ‘Wilkinson Sword Company London’ amongst other inspection stamps (see pictures). The leather chequered grips are held with two pins and are in very nice condition. The leather scabbard thought to have been used by Indian troops is in equally good condition with the brass furniture, leather and stitching all in good condition. The chape has a ‘24’ imprinted and other stamps on the throat. See ‘British & Commonwealth Bayonets’ by Ian D. Skennerton and Robert Richardson. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 165. (Box 3)

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Local Price : £325.00

*Matching Numbers* P1907 Bayonet by Wilkinson with Scabbard and Leather Frog. BAYO 482. -. BAYO 482 This is a nice matching numbers 1907 bayonet that has had its quillon removed on re-furbishment. The blade is stamped 1907 and Wilkinson Pall Mall. The production figures for 1911 were only 32,706 at ‘Enfield’, but the bayonet was also made in large quantities by ‘Wilkinsons’ (25,575) and others. In ‘1913’ it was decided to remove the quillon and all further bayonets were made without the quillon and those that came in for refurbishment had it removed, (see Skennerton item B234 & B235 pages 186-195). The other side of the blade is unmarked. The pommel and scabbard throat are both marked number ‘766’. The grips are wooden, held on by two screwbolts, and are in very good order. The No 1 late scabbard has a large frog stud along with three rivets showing on the locket. It is leather and in good condition with a round frog stud. The leather frog has a nice patina and the leather and stitching is all in order. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 482. (07 Box 1)

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £325.00

Indian 1907 Pattern, Sanderson Bayonet Dated 1914 Scabbard and Leather Frog. BAYO 392. -. BAYO 392 An Indian 1907 Pattern, Sanderson bayonet dated August 1917 with sharpened tip (False Edge) and leather scabbard. This bayonet has been re-issued in WWII. As in Australia and Britain, India adopted a modification for sharpening of some No I bayonets (in 1926 the Patt.1907 bayonet nomenclature was changed, in line with Britain). The form of the false edge is different to the British and Australian models, although it is likely that a variety of grinding styles may be encountered in the Indian False Edge. The bayonet has a polished 17" blade with fullers. The ricasso is stamped with Indian inspection marks ‘24’ and on the other side with ‘1907 10’14 -Oct 1914 manufacture’. The blade is in excellent condition. The bayonet has a straight 'waisted' crossguard. The slab wood grips are secured with two screw bolts. The pommel has the push button release, which operates smoothly and clearance hole, and is stamped ‘L.D.VN. 456’. The scabbard has a round frog stud and has a metal chape and locket. It is leather and in good condition. (see page 346, item 149 in Skennerton's 'British & Commonwealth Bayonets book). The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 392. (07 Box 1)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British 1946 Dated No7 Mk1L Bayonet Scabbard and Frog. BAYO 393. -. BAYO 393 This is a British No7 Mk1L bayonet with brown tufnol grips. The No7 bayonet was only approve for land service hence the suffix L to the bayonet designation No7 Mk1l. This is stamped faintly on the blade ricasso, along with ‘1946’. These bayonets were mainly issued to the Guards and occasional use with the Mk5 Sten gun. The bayonet has a swivelling pommel which allowed it to be fixed to the No4 rifle and the Sten sub machine gun. The blade is the standard bowie shape as used on the No5 jungle carbine and successive marks including the No9 and L1A1 series. The scabbard is the standard No5 Mk2 with a brass mouthpiece and the frog is a buff version with markings to the rear *see images*. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 393.

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

WWI Dated British P1907 Bayonet Scabbard and Frog Made by Sanderson. BAYO 395. -. BAYO 395 Approximately 5,000,000 Pattern 1907 bayonets were made in Britain during World War I. The makers were Wilkinson Sword, Sanderson Brothers & Newbould Ltd, James A. Chapman, Robert Mole & Sons, and Vickers Ltd. Additionally, Remington UMC produced approximately 100,000 during the war. The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), is an out-of-production British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces throughout both the First and Second World Wars. The Pattern 1907 bayonet consists of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a crossguard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a wooden grip of walnut secured to the tang by two screws. The ricasso is stamped with inspection marks, ‘1907’ Sanderson and the date of manufacture ‘2 ‘16’ (February 1916). See pages 323-393 of Watts & White No 820 for reference. The brown leather scabbard with teardrop frog stud is in very good order. The blade has an etched finish. The stitching and furniture are intact *minor play in the chape*. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 395. (07 Box 1)

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Local Price : £325.00

Boer War Dated ‘1901’ P1888 MkII Bayonet Marked 7CH ‘7th Cheshire Battalion’ with Scabbard by Sanderson Sheffield. BAYO 401. -. BAYO 401 This is a Boer War era dated Lee Metford, 1888 Mark II bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle. The Bayonet blade is 12" in length, double edged and un-fullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. The ricasso of the blade is dated ‘2 ‘01 (February 1901) (Between 1899 and 1902, the British Army fought a bitter colonial war against the Boers in South Africa. After initial setbacks and a long period of guerrilla warfare, the British eventually prevailed, but not without adopting controversial tactics) together with Crown and ‘SANDERSON SHEFFIELD’. The reverse is nicely stamped with the broad arrow and inspection stamps. The spine also has inspection stamps. The blade has areas of staining consistent with age and use. The pommel is stamped ‘T 7CH 1007’ (7th Cheshire Battalion) The wood grips are secured by the correct brass rivets. The pommel has the correct oil hole. Its press button release catch works as it should. The bayonet’s leather scabbard has steel throat mount with locket and chape. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 401. (Box 1)

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British, Pattern 1853/72 Martini Henry Socket Bayonet and Scabbard. -. BAYO 429 This triangular tapered socket bayonet was the first universal issue British Army bayonet to have a locking ring, modelled on a French design. It was introduced with the new Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket. This British-made accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1853 Enfield musket. The Enfield bayonet has the distinction of being the first universal issue bayonet to the British Army that employed a locking device. The blade was made of the best cast steel and had an iron socket welded to it. The bayonet with its French-style locking ring has a triangular tapered blade with fullers on each face and is carried in a brass-mounted leather scabbard. This is a Pattern 1853 Enfield socket bayonet converted by bushing the socket to 18mm with the designation Pattern 1853/72 socket bayonet bushed for the Martini Henry rifle. This example is 20½” long overall with a 17 ¼ ” long blade and a 3” long socket. The blade has various stampings on the shoulder near the socket including an feint Enfield inspection stamp with a crown. The socket retains much of its original blued finish. The black leather scabbard has a triangular body mounted with its original brass throat *with play but intact*, clasp hook with number 754 and tip *play but intact*. The leather body is in excellent strong condition with no flaking or crazing and the stitching is intact. A good pattern 1853/72 bayonet complete with its original leather scabbard. See page 143 B184 of Skennerton for refence. The price includes UK delivery. (British sockets box). BAYO 429.

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British No 7 MK 1 Swivelling Pommel Bayonet, Scabbard & Black Frog by Poole. BAYO 366 -. BAYO 366 This is an original No 7 Mk 1 bayonet with a 8” blade (12.25" overall). The bowie knife style blade is deeply fullered to both sides and is fitted with brown undamaged Tufnell grips. The blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso No7 MK1 and on the other side 1948 and P in a circle (Poole). The swivelling pommel has a crowfoot stamped into it. The bayonet is contained in a No 5 Mk2 type with a steel mouthpiece fitted. The black plastic frog has a retaining strap to secure the scabbards frog stud with a brass buckle. The frog is of riveted and sewn construction. The bayonets swivelling and locking mechanism work correctly. See Skennerton item B299 on Pages 242 to 244. The price includes UK delivery. (British Box 1). BAYO 366

Nation : British
Local Price : £325.00

British, 1903 Pattern, (Not Converted) Bayonet by Sanderson, Sheffield and Scabbard. BAYO 377 -. BAYO 377 In the 1902 financial year, 375 each of the short and long experimental models were made for trials. The short model was a trials version of the eventual pattern. It was the short version that was eventually decided upon for introduction with the new short rifle (SMLE). Provisionally approved on 14th December 1902, the pattern 1903 sword bayonet was announced in the list of changes para, 11716 with an approval date of 19th December. Made at Enfield (unconverted) the blade length is 12 inches with an overall length of 16 ½ inches. the ricasso is stamped 1903 (in large numbers for the pattern) & SANDERSON SHEFFIELD. The other side of the ricasso is stamped 16/21 x and a crowfoot over the Indian I service stamp. The wooden grips are in excellent condition and are held with two steel screw bolts as opposed to the brass fittings of the pattern 1888 bayonet. See British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Ian D. Skennerton page 181, item B230. The leather scabbard is fitted with a steel locket with a teardrop stud and chape and is in good condition. The price includes UK delivery. (Box 1). BAYO 377