A British Service Martini Henry Pattern 1879 Artillery Sword Bayonet, dated 1878, With Scabbard.
Stock Number: 20170726
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Offered for sale is this complete and early example of the Pattern 1879 Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Sword Bayonet. The fullered blade is 655 mm long, with prominent serrations along the top. Stamped to the recasse is the date 12/78. The opposite side is clearly stamped with WD plus arrow, and an Inspector The blade is intact, with no pitting, and only slight staining, with no damage to the spear point bladed edges. It is otherwise in excellent condition. With an original Leather Scabbard with metal Mounts.
Period
C1878
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
UK and Ireland
Description
Offered for sale is this complete and early example of the Pattern 1879 Martini-Henry Artillery Carbine Sword Bayonet. The fullered blade is 655 mm long, with prominent serrations along the top. Stamped to the recasse is the date 12/78. The opposite side is clearly stamped with WD plus arrow, and an Inspectors mark. The blade is intact, with no pitting, and only slight staining, with no damage to the spear point bladed edges. It is otherwise in excellent condition. The hilt has an intact checkered, hard rubber grip. The release button mechanism is working. There is a muzzle ring. Complete with it’s original leather scabbard. This is intact, with good stitching, and no splits. The steel furniture mounts are lightly pitted, with speckling and stain.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
