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Lot of Three (3) Foreign Bayonets

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD
Lot of Three (3) Foreign Bayonets
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Lot of Three (3) Foreign Bayonets: (1) British 1888 Pattern bayonet has a 12'' double edged bright blade, with numerous proof and inspector's marks on both sides of the ricasso area. Smooth wood grips with brass retaining rivets. Condition is very good. (2) British 1907 Pattern bayonet has a 17'' single edged blade with blood groove, Wilkinson maker's mark, and numerous proof and inspectors marks at the ricasso. Wood grips with screws retaining the grip panels. Condition is good with some sharpening and cleaning to the blade, dings and dents in the wood grips, and removed and reissue marks on the pommel. Leather scabbard is in very good condition with stamped marks on the metal fittings. (3) 1866 French bayonet has a 22-5/8'' yataghan-shaped curved blade with wide blood groove and numerous proof and arsenal marks at the ricasso. Back spine of the blade has engraved arsenal markings to St. Etienne and dated May 1874. Steel crossguard has a serial number. Handle is grooved solid brass. Scabbard is blued steel with a matching serial number to the bayonet. Condition is good with scattered rust, and some light pitting on the blade. The handle has a dark uncleaned patina, with light rust overall on the guard. Scabbard retains approx. 50% original blued finish with scattered rust and some light pitting that may clean up. Est.: $150-$250/lot.