Rare Zulu War Era British Patt.1856/58 Yataghan Bayonet Type I (Hörster)

The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Blade is present and detailed with Inspection markings. Bayonet remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Leather grip scales remain intact w/ rivets. Mortise is complete with leaf-spring mechanism-  NOTE : PRESS STUD IS NO LONGER PRESENT. Blade retains Manufacturers Stamp.  NO SCABBARD. 

ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ USAGE IN VARIED CONDITIONS 

PIECE IS OVER 150 YEARS OLD & WILL DISPLAY SURFACE WEAR COMMENSURATE WITH AGE. 

SOLD AS IS- NO RETURNS

FOR DISPLAY  PURPOSES  ONLY- NOT FOR  USAGE/ WEAR 

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ORIGIN : British Army 

COMPOSITION : Steel/ Leather 

YEAR: 1856 / 1858

TYPE: PATTERN 1856 Enfield  Yataghan Bayonet. 

ISSUE: .577 Enfield Rifle / Martini Henry. 

DIMENSIONS:  70 cm - Length.

MANUFACTURER: Friedrich Hörster, Solingen. 

NO SCABBARD. 

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An EXCELLENT example of a Zulu War Era, British  Patt.1856/58 Yataghan Bayonet. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with Blade complete and grip-scales secure. All markings present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Blade edge will display signs of general wear, Mortise retains leaf-spring- however, retention press Stud has expired. 

This piece would have been issued to senior N.C.O's within the British Army- for usage with the .577 Enfield Rifle and later the Martini Henry. The variant known as the Type I , was manufactured under contract by German Cutler , Friedrich Hörster & Co of Solingen. 

The ideal addition to any British Colonial/ Zulu War Era Bayonet collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment. 

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