British Pattern 1863 Sword bayonet for the Whitworth Rifle, with no Scabbard). 58 cm re-curved Yataghan blade, steel bird peaked pommel, steel cross-guard with chequered black leather scales held four dome rivets and the securing screw for the leaf spring held steel bayonet securing catch. Riccaso stamped with ‘Crown V.R.’one side, inspector marred ‘Crown over E 17’ the other.
Reference , I. D. Skennerton and Robert Richardson ‘British and Commonwealth Bayonets’ page 132, illustration B174.
PLEASE NOTE! I am unable to post Weapons, (Post Office Regulations prohibits) can only send by Courier, and within the U.K. Outside the U.K., I need customer to arrange their own Courier collection. Strictly for sale to over 18’s only.
