References are to:
British Commonwealth Bayonets and Fighting Knives (BCB) by Ian D. Skennerton & Brian Labudda, Labudda Research/Arms & Militaria Press, 2025.
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BRITISH YATAGHAN BLADE BAYONETS
Many of the following bayonets listed are featured in a comprehensive article on the subject which appeared in a 2022 issue of Caps & Flints
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#473
- A sound example of a British Volunteer yataghan sword bayonet with brass pommel and crossguard. The hilt fitting is for a 'bar-on-barrel' attachment and checkered leather grips.
The pommel end stamped '4'
Good condition
US$225.00
#843
- A good example of a British 1st. Pattern 1853 yataghan blade sword bayonet. Brass grip and steel crossguard with the early swept back quillon. The muzzle ring inside diameter of 20.2mm and
recurved blade 577mm. The pommel stamped with issue rack numbers.
Good condition
ref: BCB - B146
US$485.00
#767
- A fine example of a Volunteer P1856 (bar-on-band hilt) yataghan sword bayonet by Chavasse & Co., Maker, Brimingham, and so etched on the blade ricasso.
The blade superbly etched on both sides with Rifle Brigade motifes. Complete with correct steel mounted black leather scabbard.
Excellent condition
ref: BCB - B155 - similar
SOLD
#600
- An intersting and highly unusual yataghan blade bayonet comprising a combination of a French M1866 blade and a British P1888 Mk. I (second type) hilt.
This piece has been in my collection for over 30 years, acquired from a long-time British collector.
The blade markings are intreaguing, with the 'X' bend test, a WD surmounted with an arrow, and the vestidge of a crowned VR, all of which appear contemporary to the blade.
Complete with an all steel scabbard.
There is no other information to share, and this item is offered as a purely speculative piece.
Good condition
SOLD
#283
- A two-third size Volunteer sword bayonet. The crossguard and pommel cast in gunmetal, with checkered leather grips. Muzzle ring inside diasmeter 19.5mm, and the recurved yataghan blade length 471mm.
An image below shows the size of this bayonet in comparison with a full size example (not included in this lot!).
Made by Chavasse of Birmingham, their name indistinct but partially visible stamped into the ricasso. The rack number stamped into the end of the pommel.
These bayonets were intended to for the Volunteer version of the Enfield Short Rifle.
Fair condition
ref: BCB - B158 (the actual bayonet illustrated.)
US$395.00
#834
- A first pattern British P1853 yataghan blade Enfield Artillery Carbine sword bayonet. With a brass hilt and steel crossguard with swept forward quillon. With a muzzle ring inside diameter of 20.4mm and
recurved blade 563mm long impressed with knights head Solingen makers mark. The crossguard stamped with Royal Artillery Battery and rack number. Press catch missung.
Fair condition
ref: BCB - B147
US$295.00
#265 - An exceptionally fine example of a British P1856 sword bayonet, with issue markings to the Canadian Corps of Engineers - Corps Survey Company. With hilt fitting for a bar-on-barrel Short Rifle, muzzle ring i/d of 20.4mm and blade length of 682mm. Complete with all steel scabbard, both bayonet and scabbard engraved CSC.
Excellent condition
ref: BCB - B149 (the actual bayonet illustrated)
SOLD
#605
- A yataghan sword bayonet issued to the Edinborough Rifle Volunteers, and so engraved into the end of the pommel together with a rack number. A heavy re-curved blade with a hilt fitting for a lug and short lead bar.
The steel crossguard features a swept back quillon, the pommel cast in brass and the grips made from compressed leather.
Very Good condition
SOLD
#267
- A brass mounted volunteet yataghan bayonet with 22mm MRD and 580mm blade. No visible markings other than different rack numbers stamped into the scabbard.
Very Good condition
SOLD
#504
- A yataghan sword bayonet with a lug and short bat hilt fitting, heavily modified. The crossguard quillons have been removed,
and the blade reduced in width and length to 430mm. No markings other than rack numbers on the crossguard and pommel end.
Good condition
US$195
#161
- An excellent example of the 1863 Whitworth sword bayonet. RSAF Enfield made, with a clear Victorian crown stamped into the ricasso. The blade retaining much original polish, and this example quite
probably never issued for service. Complete with it's correct steel mounted black leather scabbard.
Excellent condition
ref: BCB - B174 (the actual bayonet illustrated)
SOLD
