United Kingdom. A P1888 Lee-Enfield Bayonet, Mark I, Type II, by Wilkinson, c. 1890

A Mark I, Type II, P1888 Lee-Enfield bayonet, measuring 440 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 303 mm long magnetic steel blade, demonstrating a factory original tip and a sharpened blade. The ricasso is marked “11 ‘9C” and “Wilkinson, London” on one side, with more identifying markings on the opposite side. It features an intact short quillion and full muzzle ring that borders onto the grip, consisting of two wedges of walnut-brown wood that are held together by a series of two horizontally-mounted screws. The grip is marked on both sides, but illegible. The pommel consists of a functional internal button-release system to attach and remove the bayonet from the tip of the Lee-Enfield rifle. The pommel is marked “36/149” on one side, and is unmarked on the other. It includes a matching scabbard of multi-piece construction, consisting of a magnetic metal throat with a matching metal sleeve to protect the opening of the scabbard. It has a black leather core, with a matching metal sleeve acting as the tip of the scabbard. Demonstrating signs of age and wear, in overall better than very fine condition.