British Pattern 1859 Type II Naval Cutlass Bayonet for use on the 1858 Enfield .577 Naval Rifle.
This cutlass bayonet was made by the German company A. & E. Holler and is one of only 13,000 produced by them. Most of the 13,000 made were used by the Royal Navy, but some were sold to the United States and were used during the American Civil War. This example is one of those sold to America.
The 680mm un-fullered blade has a flat spine and single-edge. The blade terminates in a spear point and has a 240mm upper false edge. The blade is in very good condition and was sharpened for active service. The forte is stamped with an oval cartouche containing the worn maker mark "A. & E. H.," the stamp of A. & E. Holler of Solingen Prussia who used this trademark between 1854 and 1885.
The blade has a pale patina with some small darker spots. There are some small contact nicks to the cutting edge and the edge remains sharp. The absence of British government ownership marks and inspection stamps indicate that this cutlass bayonet was not used by the Royal Navy and was instead made for export to America.
The steel bowl guard is in very good condition. The chequered leather grips are in similarly good condition and the external spring catch works perfectly.
The cutlass bayonet is complete with its original black leather, steel mounted scabbard. The leather is in excellent condition with the stitching intact and tight. The steel locket and chape are in great condition and have a pleasant pale patina.
This is an excellent example of a rare British Pattern 1859 Type II naval cutlass bayonet in great condition.
£895.00
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