Can anyone tell me about this sword?

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Posted 5 years ago

FatJ
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V??D and E??G and I on one side and sideways B and 6 and 16 on the other. Blade has teeth halfway up the back and a slot to mount it on a rifle.

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fortapache, 5 years ago
Engineers bayonet. Looks kind of new or in really great condition.
FatJ, 5 years ago
I think I have solved it. A P1879 artillery sawback bayonet. This one was refurbished to fit the 18mm barrel. It has the Birmingham stamp. It was left to me. In almost perfect shape, including the sheath. I have found that several thousand of these were refurbished and issued to English soldiers. Many were taken as trophies by Irish soldiers. I think I have one of very few that were left in this great condition. If anyone can confirm this or have information to the contrary, please post.

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