British 1876 ‘Indian Issue’ Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 750. Bayonets

British 1876 Pattern Martini Henry Rifle Socket Bayonet and Scabbard. The new pattern 1876 socket bayonet was approved on 7th June 1876. This is a pattern 1876 Martini Henry rifle socket bayonet with good markings on the blade. Its blade is stamped with the Broad Arrow over WD, an Enfield inspection mark and also an obscure ‘89’ (1889). This bayonet is in very good order. The bayonet measures 25 inches overall with a blade length of 21.7 inches with a socket 3 inches in length. The brass mounted leather scabbard has a broad arrow over W.D. and an Enfield inspection stamp on the top locket *the stitching is loose and showing signs of age related wear. The blade carries Nepalese script suggesting later issue to an Indian unit. See Skennerton item B187 on Pages 145 and 146. The price for this bayonet includes UK delivery. BAYO 750. (Box 1)