I have just stumbled across this thread on the Internet as I too have been trying to find the identity of what I now know to be a P1879 British pattern Sawback Artillery bayonet sword.
I have had this a number of years now gathering dust in a wardrobe, belonged to my grandfather who asked me to dispose of it! Just couldn't get rid of it so I'd thought I'd find its origins.
Reading the threads here have been quite interesting, as you can see from the photo it is in relatively good condition as is the leather scabbard. You can see some of the markings if anyone is interested in helping me find the history of this particular sword?
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19th Century Sword Bayonet Identification
in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Posted · Edited by Karl W
Hi,
I have just stumbled across this thread on the Internet as I too have been trying to find the identity of what I now know to be a P1879 British pattern Sawback Artillery bayonet sword.
I have had this a number of years now gathering dust in a wardrobe, belonged to my grandfather who asked me to dispose of it! Just couldn't get rid of it so I'd thought I'd find its origins.
Reading the threads here have been quite interesting, as you can see from the photo it is in relatively good condition as is the leather scabbard. You can see some of the markings if anyone is interested in helping me find the history of this particular sword?
Kind regards
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