online Militaria dealer - Antique-Militaria [UK]
magnify icon Search militaria Medals - Arms - Militaria
Home icon Antique Militaria Home for the SEs and the curious Site map People shaking hands icon Historic comments
Title Martini-Henry sword bayonet, 1886 pattern
Nationality British
Period 1891
Sold

This was designed for the last pattern Martini-Henry rifle, mark 4, with a long lever action in .45 calibre, used by the British Indian army from the late 1880s to mid 1890s. They were then sold off to the Nepalese government, when the long Lee Enfield in .303 replaced it.

This (with an issue date for 1891) is one of the Nepal armoury pieces, with lightly scratched details on the crossguard and a light punch on both scabbard mounts. It would have been worn by Indian troops in the fighting in Burma and on the North West Frontier.

Both grips have considerable wear from service and storage, but are essentially intact. The scabbard leather is in excellent shape and the seam is also intact.

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


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : British : 19th Century]

testimonials

Just to let you know that the bayonets arrived safely this morning and I am extremely happy! They are everything that I had hoped they would be, but better! I am extremely pleased that i purchased them from you. The 1867 Albini ... is an absolute beauty, the blade is immaculate. The other is in fact in far better condition that I had imagined as well. So all in all, I couldn't be happier! Many thanks Chris.

I very much look forward to doing business with you again in the near future.

Russell Thomas, Norway, 15.08.2013

I'd just like to thank you for the SS Buckle, this has to be one of the best items I have yet and am very happy with it.

L H, UK, 09.10.2012

more...