Original British P-1856 Yataghan Sword Bayonet for Enfield Two Band Short Rifle French Flags the former having been a

the former having been a red square

who made several minor design changes in their version

which was done during the period to order as it is under the nickel finish

as he did with its later and heavier companion

Original British P-1856 Yataghan Sword Bayonet for Enfield Two Band Short Rifle French Flags the former having been aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice bayonet, intended for use with the P 1853 Enfield two band percussion short rifle. The length of this Pattern 1856 sword bayonet extended the reach over a traditional socket bayonet issued with the three band long Infantry rifle. Almost certainly this example is an officer's private purchase bayonet as it is marker marked but not officially stamped as taken into British military service. Typically