** RARE : British Pattern 1903 Sanderson Bayonet w/ Scabbard & Frog (45 cm).**

** RARE : British Pattern 1903 Sanderson  Bayonet w/ Scabbard & Frog (45 cm).**

This piece remains in a GOOD, USED CONDITION- Bayonet Handle & Blade remain secure and complete. Blade tip is sharp & must be handled with care. Leather Scabbard and integral frog appear in good order. All necessary Date, Military Acceptance & Manufacturer markings are present on Blade Ricasso. Pommel retention system is in working order. ** ITEMS ARE SECOND-HAND AND HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR.**

** INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.**

** SOLD 'AS IS' IN PRESENT STATE. **

ORIGIN: GREAT BRITAIN 

YEAR : 1903 

TYPE :  PATTERN 1903 Sword Bayonet  (Converted P1888/1901)

MANUFACTURER:  SANDERSON, SHEFFIELD.

DIMENSIONS:  45 cm

CONVERSION : Rifle Factory Ishapore , India (RFI)

An EXCELLENT example of a RARE, British Pattern 1903 Sanderson Sword Bayonet with Leather Scabbard & Integral Frog. This short-lived Pattern of Bayonet was approved in November 1902 for use with the Mk1 III Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Bolt-action Rifle;  and is considered amongst the most sought after and scarce types of British Military Bayonets. The P1903 featured the same Blade as the P1888 Sword Bayonet , however, it had an improved pommel , grips & new crosspiece for attachment to the SMLE Bayonet plug. This example characterizes a typical 1901 dated,  P1888 conversion to the Pattern 1903 standard , having undergone necessary alteration at the Rifle Factory Ishapore, India (RFI) in 1904. The P1903 was found to have insufficient reach for dismounting Cavalry during review trials , and was hastily replaced with the iconic longer Pattern 1907 Sword Bayonet. 

The Leather Scabbard with integral suspension frog was introduced in 1903 , and made provision for the removal of the retention boss associated with the MKI variety. This piece appears to be a 1917 - Dated reissue Scabbard, and more than likely would have been issued to British Indian Army & other Colonial Forces during World War I (1914-18). 

An ideal addition to any RARE , British Military Bayonet collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a well preserved period piece for their assortment.

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