Could someone please I.D this bayonet i just picked up from a flea market,the only marking i can find is a kings head,
thanks in advance for any help
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Could someone please I.D this bayonet i just picked up from a flea market,the only marking i can find is a kings head,
thanks in advance for any help
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i think it's a German 1st world war sawback butcher blade bayonet, is it a 14.5" blade ? or it may be a Martini Henry P1875 Sawback Bayonet
Hi SVT,thanks for the quick reply.I think the blade is around 18 inches.Il do some research on both your sugestions
cheers
Thanks SVT you were spot on with the Martini Henry 1875 sawback sword, it appears its a Mk1 trials version that was never adopted for general army issue
cheers
The blade is German made but is the bayonet is an UK 1875 model
mant of these were made for volunteer units (similar to US national guard) and show no military acceptance markings .
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UK Bayonets By year (non Socket) Sword Bayonet
Thank you Old Smithy
Great shape and nasty looking