ONLINE ONLY ESTATE COLLECTABLE AUCTION
Thursday, 22 - Monday, 26 June 2023
BOER WAR ERA 1888 PATTERN BAYONET BY SANDERSON L.445mm
Estimate $150 - $250
Realised: $200 plus premium
Lot Details
British Pattern 1888 Mark II Lee-Metford Bayonet & Scabbard by Sanderson. The straight crossguard has a muzzle ring with a diameter of 17mm at the top and a small disc finial on the lower end of the crossguard. The hilt has wooden grips secured to the tang with two brass rivets. The blade is long and double edged with a 'diamond' cross section. Stamped on the ricasso on the left side is the maker's name 'SANDERSON . SHEFFIELD'. Beneath the numerals '10.00'. The markings on the right side consist of a Broad Arrow and a crown with the letters and numerals 'S' '26' and 'X'. The scabbard is blackened leather with steel chape and locket in good condition for age.
