English Plug Bayonet
Bayonet, blade length: 14.5 inches. Overall length: 21 inches. A very rare and historic English clip point plug bayonet engraved on the left face CAPTAIN JOHN BUCKI (ngham) ANNO DOM 1686. The right engraved with a crown over “J2R” for King James II. Brass shell guard with turned brass quillions. The engraved pommel nut en suite. A fantastic piece of English history and one of the very rarest plug bayonets.
Condition:
Blade is stained but engraving is quite crisp and legible The turned English bog oak grip exhibits lovely hand patina. Bayonet has never been dismounted.
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