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1966.1.147.1

Slightly flamboyant sword-bayonet [.1]: and leather sheath [.2]

1966.1.147.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Slightly flamboyant sword-bayonet [.1]: and leather sheath [.2]
Long description
Slightly flamboyant sword-bayonet [.1]: single-edged steel blade with broad fullers. Iron guard has ring for insertion of gun nozzle and iron grip has slot for attachment to firearm. Leather sheath [.2] with iron mountings. [LM 12/09/2007]
Cultural groups
English
Date / Period
Date made: 1856-1900
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Steel Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 610 mm, Length: max 584 mm, Length: max 730 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.147.1 Accession number: 1966.1.147.2 Other numbers: 1948.214.95
Research and responses

New information from Graham Priest, 13/12/2001: "German contract. English Pattern 1856 sword bayonet for P.1856 Short Enfield Rifle. Groove on hilt indicates 'bar on barrel' fixing. Issued to NCOs. Back of blade [Crown above] S [above] 14 = inspector 14 at Solinger. [Crown above] BR [above] 8 = inspector 8 - Birmingham Repair. Side of blade E [above crown, above] 33 = Enfield inspector #33. Pommel * = sold out of store." [CF 18/12/2001]

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm Accessory, Bayonet, Sheath

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