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Austrian 1849 Saber blade socket bayonet

Al Fraser — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:22:50 +0000

Used on the Austrian Model 1849 Kammerbuchse (chambered rifle). Socket has long “L” shaped mounting slot and heavy adjustable rear locking ring. Many of these bayonets were used on Austrian rifles purchased by the US Ordnance Department for the US Civil War. Blade length 23 5/8 inches and fullered on both sides with false edge extending about 6 inches from tip. Overall length 28 inches. Socket length 4 ¼ inches. Muzzle ring is 24mm. Original condition with uniform light rust patina. No scabbard.

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German 1898/05 leather bayonet frog

Al Fraser — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:17:06 +0000

Original leather belt frog for German 1898/05 butcher bayonet. Very good condition. Front is black, back is original brown leather with maker marking barely visible but shows date 1916. Stitching and rivets are sound.

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Pattern 1853 scabbard WD marked

Al Fraser — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:11:28 +0000

Intermediate type scabbard produced 1860 -1866 for Pattern 1853 bayonet. Correct scabbard for P1853 Enfield muzzle loading rifle and early Snider Enfields. Leather clearly marked broad arrow over WD.

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Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk III bayonet

Al Fraser — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:12:39 +0000

Unique bayonet for the Lee Enfield No. 4 rifle, very crude construction using roughly forged ferrous metal socket with spike blade welded into forging. Unmarked. Ugly as it is, it’s a “must have” for WWII bayonet collectors.

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Pattern 1888 scabbard damaged

Al Fraser — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:01:47 +0000

Steel mounted leather scabbard for P1888 bayonet missing lower half including chape. Useful as repair parts.

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Pattern 1888 bayonet with General Service leather frog

Al Fraser — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:16 +0000

Issued and used bayonet fits Lee Metford or Lee Enfield No. 1 rifles. Mk I Second type with cleanout hole in handle and hole in pommel to take cleaning rod. Crown over VR marked, 4, ‘95 original date (April 1895) with numerous proofs and other dates of modification showing the travels of this bayonet. Maker Wilkinson, London. Opposite side shows Broad arrow over WD with Wilkinson proof and bend mark. Comes in British general service buff leather frog.

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German leather bayonet frog

Al Fraser — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:53:23 +0000

Original leather frog for German 1884/98 bayonet. Blackened front, brown back. Maker mark present on back but not legible.

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British general service buff frog cut down

Al Fraser — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:50:48 +0000

Shortened in length, possibly for parade or bandsman use.

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German 1898 n/A bayonet with frog

Al Fraser — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:46:17 +0000

Original Imperial German WW1 bayonet. Second pattern, newer model or n/A (neuer Art) with two piece wooden grip. Made to fit the GEW 98 World War One German infantry rifle. Maker marked C. G. Spine clearly marked Crown over W for Wilhelm II and the date 1916 (16) and inspection stamp. Pipeback/quillback style blade in very bood condition. Steel mounted leather scabbard is in very good condition with a bulging area about midway which could indicate being bent at this point. Leather frog is unmarked. An iconic and very interesting German WW1 bayonet in very good condition.

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P37 web frog for P1907 bayonet, soiled

Al Fraser — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:04:48 +0000

Long khaki web frog with top keeper strap for the P1907 bayonet. Maker marked on back but not legible.

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