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I am trying to identify a bayonet which recently came into my possession, I am struggling as this is not my field of expertise.
From online research I believe that the handle resembles a
British P1856 Artillery bayonet in brass.
The blade lacks the blood groove and appears to have a double sided blade on the end which has left me floundered. The serial markings are as follows (included in pictures);
On the butt of the handle: 1182
On the side of the brass butt: 13C-o35
On the other side of the brass butt: small British royal stamp underlined by 18
Where the blade meets the handle: Royal British stamp underlined with a backwards R and O
Sorry for any incorrect terms, as previously stated bayonets aren't my expertise
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Unidentified Bayonet
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Posted · Edited by saltynay
You sir are a genius that is it exactly the bayonet on my lap!!!!
How would I go about cleaning this blade I want to get it up to polished dress standard. I actually found this sword in my garden so it was in quite bad condition at first, I have what you guys might think is a traversty and wet sanded the worst of the rust and grime off but now stuck with a dull metallic finish and the brass handle still needs cleaning.
Where would I find a scabbard and what kind of details should I look for to ensure its real?
What sort of price would this sword fetch?? (I have no plans to sell just a rough estimate would be good)