Springfield Armory Museum - Collection Record
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Title: | BAYONET - BRITISH BAYONET PATTERN 1903 |
Maker/Manufacturer: | ENFIELD |
Date of Manufacture: | 1903 |
Eminent Figure: | |
Catalog Number: | SPAR 7156 |
Measurements: | OL: 42.5CM 16 3/4" BL: 30.4CM 12" |
Object Description:
BRITISH BAYONET PATTERN 1903
Manufactured by - Bayonet attached to the bar and stud on nosecap. Blued peak-shaped pommel. Two piece wood grips fastened by two blued steel screws. Blade bright, width 1 1/8". Weighs 16 1/2 oz. Bayonet approved for serivce on 14 December 1902 and adopted on 19 December 1902. The bayonet was once attached to SPAR-4228. Complete and in very good condition.
Markings:
Blade: Broad Arrow. EFD. 10/15/E/X. Crown/ER/1903/9 '05. Crown/T5/E.
References:
Brayley, Martin J. BAYONETS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY. Krause Publications. Iola, Wi. 2004.