Bayonets lee metford bayonet with scabard and frog. British model 1888 lee metford bayonet, double edged blade with acceptance stamps to the forte. The pattern 1907 bayonet attached to the smle by a boss located below the barrel on the nose of the rifle and a mortise groove on the pommel of the bayonet. British 1888 mk1 2nd pattern bayonet a very interesting example of the lee metford bayonet this one regiment marked for the black watch royal highland reg. Excellent quality reproduction 98k k98 german mauser bayonet frog. Original south african no 4 uzi blade bayonet socket bayonet for use with the. Dont know about the new 1907 book yet far tooo expensive for me to buy with the postage. This bayonet is very unusual and i have yet to talk to anyone who has seen another and it is not reported in any books. British pattern 1888 mark 1 lee metford bayonet with rare leather frog. Here is a photo of the graceful leemetford model 1888 bayonet that has provided the. Magazine leemetford, abbreviated mlm was a bolt action british army service rifle, combining james paris lees rearlocking bolt system and detachable magazine with an innovative seven groove rifled barrel designed by william ellis metford. Bayonets collectors source, military collectibles online. British pattern 1888 mark 1 lee metford bayonet with rare.
British 1888 mk i type 2 lee metford sword bayonet, leather. British victorian rn p1888 lee metford bayonet 1890. British 1888 mark ii 2nd pattern lee metford bayonet this is a 2nd mk2 pattern lee metford manufactured from 1888 for the british. Other than some mild corrosion from having been stored in grease, this example is almost untouched since new. A preww1 1888 pattern mk 2 lee metford rifle bayonet leather frog, manufactured by b. Lee metford mark 1 type 2 pattern 1888 style blade with 2 brass. However i have numerous queries and questions that relate to its.
Buy online, view images and see past prices for british model 1888 lee metford bayonet. A smokeless cartridge was introduced in the early 1890s and enfield rifling began to replace metford with the adoption of the lee enfield in 1895. This is an early edwardian, lee metford, 1888 mark ii second pattern bayonet manufactured for the british. British m1888 lee metford bayonet to fighting knife bowie blade wilkinson wwii. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. British m1888 lee metford rifle bayonet, wilkinson mfg. British m1888 mk i type ii lee metford rifle bayonet. Rare wwii japanese training bayonet navy marked with scabbard cavess frog n164. Article by ralph cobb adobe pdf downloadable version of. Also what i presume is a regimental number of 631 on the top of the bayonet scab. After a trials bayonet with a handle similar to the 1887 but fitted with a double edged blade the first pattern 1888s were made with a new hilt design to fit the lee metford rifle. Lee metford bayonet with scabard and frog in the bayonets category was sold for r1,850.
Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. British 1888 mark ii, 2nd pattern, lee metford bayonet. Wwi british p1907 bayonet wscabbard for lee enfield smle rifle. The pattern 1907 bayonet was supplied with a simple leather scabbard flitted with a steel topmount and chape, it was usually carried from the belt by a simple frog. Queen victoria was the reigning monarch when this bayonet was made. Bayo 99 bayo 99 the enfield lee metford, 1888 mark ii bayonet was manufactured for the british. Leather belt frog used with the m1891 and m1909 rifle bayonets. Scabbard from wwi issue to the 194344 jungle bayonet issue. Nice original markings remain on ricasso with an unusually prolific number of proof changes. C1888 mkii lee metford bayonet maker marked with numerous government stamps.
Lee enfield rifle no 4 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. British army pattern 1888 long tom or lee metford rifle bayonet this bayonet saw extensive use in the boer war in south africa 1898 1902 and was issued to british commonwealth troops in ww1 used by many new zealanders who were equipped with outmoded equipment. C1888 mkii lee metford bayonet maker marked with numerous. Bayonet was originally designed for the lee enfiied rifle no. This is a section 1 firearm and the buyer would require a f.
This bayonet is in overall good condition for its 120 years of age and is highly collectable. The pommel is well stamped indicating issue and reissue in its service life, marked nr and 49 with 1408 underneath that, below this is the cancelled mark 2wrld and 794 along with other numbered markings. The frog is an iraqi copy of the british p1944 frog. The pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the sword bayonet, pattern 1907 mark i, was a british bayonet designed to be used with the short magazine lee. The 631 is most likely a rack number or part of the parent rifles serial number to ensure they stayed together. Of the 1,000 martini metford rifles and bayonets purchased from britain, the majority were issued to the royal regiment of canadian infantry. Magazine lee metford, abbreviated mlm was a bolt action british army service rifle, combining james paris lee s rearlocking bolt system and detachable magazine with an innovative seven groove rifled barrel designed by william ellis metford. British lee enfield spike bayonet frog world war supply. Identifying marks on bayonets can be very complicated and involved, so. Indian bayonet is made from a 1907 pattern bayonet with the blade shortened. The 16 on the scabbard leather is a 91 read upside down. Wwi british lee metford enfield bayonet with scabbard and frog.
Ready for many years of faithful service for the reinactor or collector. Very happy with this 1892 manufactured 1888 pattern lee metford bayonet and scabbard which appear to be matching there is a date of 1916 stamped on both the bayonet and scabbard, which i presume is a reissue date. Most of these bayonets were used in the boer war and the first world war. The bayonet is in original as found uncleaned condition. The history of the british bayonet goes back to the 17th century, and because of this the british bayonet is one of the more interesting types of militaria to collect. To complement the newly introduced leemetford rifle, the british army adopted the leemetford pattern 1888 mk 1 bayonet right.
Lee metford mark 1 type 2 pattern 1888 style blade with 2 brass rivets in handle and oil hole above. The vr under a very faint crown stands for victoria regina. Also available for purchase separately is a metford bayonet with original leather scabbard. By robl, 30 september, 20 in arms and other weapons. British pattern 1888 mki, type 2 leemetford bayonet. This is similar to no 102 in anthony carters bayonet, belt, frogs part 1 book. World war two german k98 rifle bayonet,scabbard, frog duration. Rare watts and white 1975 1st edition the bayonet book bayonette encyclopedia. This bayonet was produced for the boer war in south. Mki 1st type has three brass rivets holding the wooden grips on the hilt the first wooden gripped uk bayonet.
Get the best deals on original ww i british edged weapons when you shop the largest online selection at. Original metford scabbard fitted with a british ww2 canvas marked on backside. Wooden grips are stamped to each side with the manufacturer greener and co, birmingham this is rarely seen. British 1888 mark ii 2nd pattern lee metford bayonet bayonets. British bayonets and british scabbards for military rifles and muskets for sale. British pattern 1888 mki, type 2 lee metford bayonet this is a doubleedged bayonet originally manufactured to fit the pattern 1888 lee metford infantry rifle. A clean example of the mark 1 second pattern bayonet. Scarce and complete british 1888 pattern volunteer lee metford bayonet. Frog is especially made for this scabbard, having a very small hole to grip the frog stud. Enfield lee metford 1888 mark 1, type 2 bayonet, issued to british and allied forces during the boer war and ww1. The caption reads the armys new stilleto bayonet and its predecessor, referring to the smle rifle and p1907 bayonet, and the recently introduced no. On the spine, you see a crown53e the e stands for enfield arsenal, and the crown53 is an inspectors mark.
Blade excellent, original, unsharpened and nicely marked. Its essential features included a dagger type blade, sharpened on both sides, and big brass rivets holding the wooden grips to the blade. British wwi enfield smle p1907 hook quillon bayonet and scabbard. The rrci were formed on 23rd may 1893, and redesignated the royal canadian regiment in november 1901. The enfield lee metford, 1888 mark ii bayonet was manufactured for the british. The bayonets were made by armaments corporation of south africa armscor, lyttelton engineering works, in pretoria.
Shop by category electronics, cars, fashion, collectibles. British pattern 1888 mark 1 lee metford bayonet with rare leather frog lee metford mark 1 type 2 pattern 1888 style blade with 2 brass rivets in handle and oil hole above. Iraqi british no 4 mk ii psk enfield spike bayonet with iraqi made frog. The rod was reclassified, 22 february 1892, as a clearing rod. C1888 mkii lee medford bayonet maker marked with numerous government stamps. British wwi smle enfield leather bayonet frog international. Brown leather belt frog for carrying the m189805 sword bayonet. Bayonet was originally designed for the lee enfiied rifle. In 1903, to suit the smle, the 1888 bayonet was given a modified hilt and 12 blade, but was found to be too short. Bright steel blade with numerous markings on the ricasso, including a date of 1093. The brass hilt is in nice condition showing only some very light bruising. This example was made in august 1891 by the wilkinson sword co. A very interesting example of the lee metford bayonet.
British pattern 1888 bayonet for lee metford mk 1, ww1 with scabbard bayonet belonged to 16753 pte te piki kotuku te kuru, nz pioneer. With it they issued the standard 12 bladed double edged knife bayonet similar to that of the 12 blade style of the lee metford and long lee enfield rifle bayonet which was known as the pattern 1903 or p1903 bayonet. Original antique british bayonet complete with leather scabbard and belt frog. A rare example of a british volunteer pattern 19th century lee metford bayonet in excellent shape. Boer war mkii lee metford rifle bayonet length 42 cm. To complement the newly introduced lee metford rifle, the british army adopted the lee metford pattern 1888 mk 1 bayonet right. Some of the items have remained unchanged, untouched throughout the ages with no additional furnishing or embellishments to help with its. The difference between a no 1 mk 1 and a two star is the two inch false edge at top of tip. If you are not sure which frog is appropriate for your bayonet, email me and i will help you find the correct frog. British 3 rivet, 1st type, 1st pattern, p1888 lee metford bayonet, scabbard. British no 7 mk 1l swivelling pommel bayonet with black composite grips for no 4.
Scarce imperial german 1871 walking out dress bayonet with etched blade free worldwide postage a good condition, scarce and original imperial german 1871 walking out dress bayonet. Article by ralph cobb adobe pdf downloadable version of article the short, magazine, lee enfield rifles enjoyed a very long service life, upwards of 70 years. Discover a bayonet from an mk2 lee rifle, a ww1 ottoman short blade bayonet with a scabbard, and a french bayonet from ww1 for the m1866 rifle. Dated for april 1892 this may well have seen use in the second boer war. For sale british pattern 1888 mk i type 2 lee metford bayonet. Yves helped contributed to graham priests book on british socket bayonets the spirit of the pike. The 305mm doubleedged blade is nicely marked on the ricasso with a flat crown above vr victoria regina and the date 9 97 september 1897. British 3 rivet, 1st type, 1st pattern, p1888 lee metford bayonet. The lee metford is a box mgazine fed, rearlocking, bolt action repeating rifle in the classic british. In 1892 this would have been a lee metford rifle, but all this series of bayonets were interchangeable. The bayonet must be long enough for infantry on the ground to kill a mounted cavalryman words to that effect i have it shown in a book somewhere but have not seen it for some years i may have a look for it over christmas. The south african blade profile differs significantly from the british no. A very good lee metford enfield bayonet accompanied by seldom seen scabbard and frog. British 1888 mark ii, 2nd pattern, lee metford bayonet, scabbard and frog.
The frogs are grouped by country in the menu on the left to make it easy for you to find the correct style frog for your bayonet. Converted lee metford bayonet and ammunition pouch taken from a fighter in afghanistan. Unfollow british bayonets to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This book contains the parts identification lists detailing by illustration, descriptive part name and part number, for all parts of the rifle. Or go for a classic 303 bayonet including a rifle bracket. The rifle was based on a design by james paris lee, and was developed in the british isles in cooperation with the royal small arms factory in enfield, since 1880. A very clean example of this well made british bayonet. The frog remains in good condition and would i feel enhance any collection that a. This book contains the parts identification lists detailing by illustration. Sn bayo 230 bayo 230 this is an early edwardian, lee metford, 1888 mark ii second pattern bayonet manufactured for the british. Designated the brown leather sword bayonet frog mark ii, this frog was. This was a high quality bayonet maker throughout the war.
The simplified processes of late war substitute standard bayonets is obvious on this bayonet with simple rectangular pommel, riveted grip panels, crudely finished blade with grinding marks evident and straight crossguard. Oct 01, 2002 at the foot of the ghauts lived major lindsey charged to keep the peace in the district, he had twenty troopers mainly to deter mountain robbers, in the hot season he stayed in bombay, he had a wife and a child of three months looked after by an ayah, three more children had been born but died in childhood, the ayah was a mahratta and only spke to the child in her own language, the nest. The most commonly encountered lee enfield bayonets. Complete with original leather and steel mounted scabbard. The slot features a long circular hole, extending deep into the hilt, to accommodate the associated firearms cleaning rod. The pattern 1907 bayonet was supplied with a simple leather scabbard flitted with a. A damaged p1888 mk 1 bayonet that would have been used on the lee metford or long lee mk 1 rifles, damaged by having pommel broken off then cut down and resharpened for use as a trench knife, likely great war vintage. I have come into possession of what looks like an 1888 pattern lee metford mk1 1st type bayonet the quite rare one with three brass rivets. British m1888 mark i type 2 victorian lee metford bayonet. My book will prove their theories about xdaggers are wrong. Made in the 1960s by the south african government using uzi smg bayonet blades and scabbards, these very unusual bayonets were intended for use by commandos for local defense based on the old s. Unfollow british bayonet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bayonet is in fair shape, has never been refinished, great item for collector who want to return it to original condition by himself. Ba1058 british pattern 1888 mark 1 lee metford bayonet with rare leather frog.
In his book, the socket bayonet in the british army 16871783. Both grips of each bayonet are also marked with a wilkinson inspectors stamp. The next generation, the mk 1, type 2, bayonet with two brass rivets close together. The bayonet blade which is in good clean condition with original polish, is 12 in length, double edged and unfullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. In this article, i will address the dozen or so bayonet types most available to u. Original finish wooden grips secured with two brass rivets, there is a thin crack in one grip plate, extending from the oil hole to the base of the polished steel pommel. The new short magazine lee enfield rifle smle was shorter than its predecessors. It has its original wooden grips with the rare 3 brass rivets and oil holes in the wood grips. British 1888 mk i type 2 lee metford sword bayonet. Dealer in antique arms with over 30 years experience, with a range of stock including bayonets, swords, knives, daggers and collectables from all military periods. Stewarts military antiques british late victorian era.
Scarce british 1888 pattern lee metford volunteer bayonet. This was the bayonet the first canadian contingent carried to south africa. Hi this is my first post on this forum having just joined today also a member of the yahoo bayonet forum on which i have posted a similar query as follows. Sep 19, 2010 the lee metford rifle replaced the martini service rifle in 1888. A selection of bayonets from early victorian bayonets up to modern times from a bayonet for a martinihenry smle ring socket bar over barrel or a. Built with a second holder for an entrenching tool. The lee metford rifle replaced the martini service rifle in 1888. This is a rare 3 rivet, 1st type, 1st pattern, p1888 lee metford bayonet with scabbard and frog as used by british troops during the boer wars.
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