Weapon - Socket bayonet

Historical information

Bayonet designed to fit the .577" calibre Enfield "3-band" rifled Infantry muskets.

Significance

Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.

Physical description

British pattern 1853 Enfield Socket bayonet, 450mm long triangular section blade

Inscriptions & markings

T Preston
Manchester 1 M

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