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Title Last model long Lee-Enfield bayonet
Nationality British
Period c 1902
Sold

This is the last model with screw bolts, fairly uncommon. It fitted on the first custom-built nitro rifle of the British army. The Lee-Metford, which preceded this, was originally built for black powder cartridges. This bayonet would have been used at the tail end of the Boer War and then in the early stages of WW1.

It is maker marked 'Sanderson Sheffield' with the 1902 issue stamp and ER and crown for Edward VII. The scabbard has suffered some damage in parts, which have been not so skilfully repaired, but the seam on the reverse is intact and the general condition of the leather is excellent apart from the repairs. The grips are walnut with some bruising and the hilt retains much of its original blue finish.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : British : 20th Century]

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Cutlass received today all in good order.

It is a fine addition to my collection.

Thank you for the fast and friendly service.

D L, UK, 17.03.2012

Hanger arrived safe and sound 11.30ish today. Very pleased, it's as expected. Your excellent pics make all the difference in terms of confident buying over the net. As a matter of interest, the frog, which as you said is very a/f, is, as you thought, 'spot on'. On closer inspection it is a mk.1 Naval Frog, designated 'for cutlasses'. Date seems around 1860ish give or take.

By the way, I think your site is very user friendly. Seems to work much better than many and up to date, a rarity!!!

C W, UK, 20.04.2006

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