#34 • Pattern 1876 British Bayonet

Part of Gray Gallery - Tools, Furniture, Pottery & More (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $39.00

Status: Sold

Socket bayonet for use with the .577/450 caliber Martini-Henry rifle. 25" overall with a 21.5" triangular blade. This example was made at RSAF Enfield in April 1885. The socket and elbow are blued. The blade was originally polished bright. The socket length is 3.00 in. (76 mm.). Ricasso: has many proof marks-capital "R", "514" (double lined-thru); WD-Broad Arrow; Crown over "E" over "27"; "9/88", marked on other face: Crown over "E" over "26", "/87", Crown over "B" over "99", "/89 and one the last face- Crown over "BR" over "41". In good condition for age. BP