British Enfield Bayonet

This type of bayonet was manufactured in England from 1853 to around 1870 and saw service until about 1875. It was designed to fit the Enfield 1853 Pattern Musket (also known as the P53 Enfield). It saw service in the Crimean War, American Civil War, New Zealand Land Wars and the Indian Mutiny. It is a typically British design in that it has a blade “shoulder” and is shallow fullered. It was attached to the musket by fitting it over the barrel muzzle and fastened into position by means of a mortise slot and locking ring. It is of all steel construction and comes complete with an authentic leather scabbard with brass throat and drag.