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Title Enfield bayonet pattern 56/58 for artillery carbine, Luneschloss
Nationality British
Period c 1856-58
Price £250.00

The real interest of this bayonet is the metal scabbard. Most of these bayonets have leather and iron ones, but for some reason the artillery were issued with polished iron examples. The rarity ratio of iron scabbards is 1:10 against leather examples. The maker's mark at the forte of the blade is 'P.D.L.' for Luneschloss of Solingen.

This is probably a volunteer example, there being no other marks except for a weapon number 49 on the pommel.

The grips are pressed chequered leather and, apart from some age related shrinkage, are still in quite crisp shape. The scabbard has been nickel plated at some point, which has largely been removed, leaving traces of the underlying copper finish in patches, especially near the mouth of the scabbard. The muzzle ring diameter is 21 mm and the fitting is of the bar on barrel variety. The blade (58 cm long) has some patches of pitting on both sides of the last six inches to the point. The rest of the weapon is in reasonable condition with a hand-polished metal finish.

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


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

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

I received the item today, you had packed it well and there were no problems with customs. Overall I was happy with it although the blade was a little bit worse than I had imagined, however thank you for your efforts.

P P, Australia, 09.03.2011

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