The Martini Henry Pattern 1876 socket bayonet, officially named the “Bayonet Common Long” was nicknamed the "Lunger" by the troops. The blade is triangular with blunt edges and was purely a stabbing weapon.
The 548mm tri-form blade is in excellent condition, retaining its original polish. The base of the blade is deeply stamped with the War Department “WD” stamp, Broad Arrow and Enfield factory inspection stamp above the production date of May 1885. A second, inverted Broad Arrow indicates that the bayonet was eventually sold out of military service.
The socket is in excellent condition with its original blueing remaining. The mortise ring on the socket works perfectly.
The second pattern, brass mounted black leather scabbard is in very good condition. The brass locket is marked with an Enfield inspection stamp, WD and arrow. The teardrop frog stud is stamped with an issue number and a sold out of service inverted arrows mark. The brass chape is also marked with a WD and arrow. The leather is stamped with the production date of June 1884 above a crowned Enfield factory mark. The letter W indicates that the leather was waxed. The leather is in good condition and the stitching is intact.
The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is an excellent example of the iconic Anglo-Zulu War Martini Henry “Lunger” bayonet.
£195.00
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