Original British Martini-Henry Rifle P-1876 Socket Bayonet with Replica Leather Scabbard German Flags After 13 weeks of unit

After 13 weeks of unit training

These were not "Officially" issued to soldiers: such luxuries had to be purchased privately by serving Officers

Temper line (hamon) is clearly visible

Barrel has British proof marks and the butt is stamped 67

Original British Martini-Henry Rifle P-1876 Socket Bayonet with Replica Leather Scabbard German Flags After 13 weeks of unitOriginal Item with Reproduction Scabbard: The Pattern 1876 Socket Bayonet is an improved and redesigned Pattern 1853. It was the opinion of many that the Pattern 1853 was too short to make an effective fighting weapon when attached to the rifle. As a result, the Pattern 1876 was lengthened nearly five inches. The cross sectional shape of the 1876 was made equiangular, rather than being wider on the top as was the 1853. Also, since this bayonet was