Matching Numbers* British Enfield Pattern 1853 Bayonet Scabbard and Leather Frog. 21748. Bayonets

This triangular tapered socket bayonet was the first universal issue British Army bayonet to have a locking ring, modelled on a French design. It was introduced with the new Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket and carried in a leather scabbard. This is a nice matching pair with two inspection marks above C&E and J.T. The length overall is 20.5” with a blade length of 17” and a socket length of 3”. The Muzzle ring diameter (M.R.D) is 20mm. The blade has age related staining which is to be expected. The scabbard is in excellent order with supple leather, good stitching and the metalwork is the early pattern (1853-1860) with teardrop frog stud let into the brown leather as opposed to the later variants where the frog stud was attached to the top locket. The locket is stamped ‘1150’ as is the side of the socket *retaining screw absent*. The frog is in good order with stitching in place and with a nice patina. See Skennerton's book British & Commonwealth Bayonets, item B145 pages 105-109 for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 21748. (Sockets Box)