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Title Last model long Lee-Enfield bayonet
Nationality British
Period c 1902
Sold

This is the last model with screw bolts, fairly uncommon. It fitted on the first custom-built nitro rifle of the British army. The Lee-Metford, which preceded this, was originally built for black powder cartridges. This bayonet would have been used at the tail end of the Boer War and then in the early stages of WW1.

It is maker marked 'Sanderson Sheffield' with the 1902 issue stamp and ER and crown for Edward VII. The scabbard has suffered some damage in parts, which have been not so skilfully repaired, but the seam on the reverse is intact and the general condition of the leather is excellent apart from the repairs. The grips are walnut with some bruising and the hilt retains much of its original blue finish.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : British : 20th Century]

testimonials

Hi arrived safely packaged well very pleased with it will look great on my relic lebel when finished thank you

M B, UK, 24.05.2016

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

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