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).

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). However I have numerous queries and questions that relate to its manufacture, history and possible authenticity.

The blade on the bayonet has definitely been modified and shortened (now
measures about 266mm or 10.5 inches from base of ricasso to tip of blade). The
scabbard looks to be quite standard and has 496 stamped on the mouthpiece.

Without going into detail on my thoughts; could anyone provide any info or
comments on; who they think made this bayonet (given the profile of the blade
shape and markings), what its history may be, markings on the bayonet
(especially the round mark with three lines coming out of it that is next to the
WD / war department stamp or anything else

Any comments and feedback would be very much appreciated - Many thanks - James

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