Scarce 1st Pattern (1837) Brunswick Sword Bayonet.

Designed to fit the Brunswick Rifle and variants manufactured from 1837, this one is well marked by the maker Enfield and dated 1842, along with various other marks, please see pictures.
It has a brass hilt with down turned quillons, a plain wide blade with a single fuller on each side and the blade has a double edge with a spear point. The catch has a distinctive proud (nail head) button on one side attached to a steel spring held by a single screw.
The whole bayonet is in excellent condition, it shows some wear and use and the blade has some staining and very light pitting, but on the whole it is a very good untouched bayonet in original condition. very hard to find. it measures 26.75 inches long.
Shipping to UK mainland only via courier prices at £12.95

Code: 27336