BAYONET, clip-on, French

W1970.103.a-b

Epee bayonet. 1886 pattern.
[.a] blade; long, narrow, cruciform steel blade stamped at base G(in circle) E(in circle) - could be B or E?. Crossguard; just barrel ring - no quillon opposite. Locking spring under crossguard. Stamped ( 'initials or ornate H) 29855 (see original data sheet). Hilt; one piece grip and pommel - nickel. Stamped on base with small "c" in circle.
[.b] long circular tapering to knob at end. Metal ring round throat forming squared bar loop. Ring stamped "?3713?"

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: W1970.103.a-b
Accession Date: 12 Nov 1961

Material

Nickel/Metala - bayonet
Steel/Metala - bayonet
Metal/Metalb - scabbard

Measurement

length640mm
length520mmblade

 

 

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