tgrubb Posted 15 September , 2009 Share Posted 15 September , 2009 Hi Can anyone help ID this bayonet? It came to me in a round-about route, from my grandmother's cousin. He did national service after WWII and his father enlisted in the Buffs in WWI but was discharged as unlikely to become an effective soldier so I am not sure what period it comes from. I am also wondering about the law allows me to keep it? Any thoughts appreciated. Cheers Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 15 September , 2009 Share Posted 15 September , 2009 This is the Lee Metford 1888 bayonet. Regards. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 15 September , 2009 Share Posted 15 September , 2009 This is the Lee Metford 1888 bayonet. Regards. Tom. As Tom says a Pattern 1888. Also fits "long" Lee Enfields as well as Lee Metfords. Used in considerable numbers in 1914-15 (and occasionally later) by all units still armed with CLLEs rather than SMLEs Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garron Posted 15 September , 2009 Share Posted 15 September , 2009 Yep 1888, as for the laws... don't go waving it about in the street and you should be fine, I have about 5-6 bayonets, they are not illegal. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgrubb Posted 15 September , 2009 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2009 Thanks everyone - I presume, then, that he got it from his father or subsequently collected it. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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