Classic mid-19th-century British Pattern 1853 socket bayonet, originally designed for the Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket used widely during the Crimean War and by various colonial and volunteer forces through the 1860s–1870s.
This example features a triangular steel blade with fuller, socket and locking ring system, and a dark aged patina across the metal surface. The blade shows light polishing and minor age marks consistent with service and storage. Accompanied by a black leather scabbard with brass fittings (throat and tip), the stitching remains intact, and the brass exhibits natural toning from age.
Markings are visible on the socket and blade (including inspector’s marks), helping confirm its British manufacture origin.
Specifications:
Model: British Pattern 1853 Socket Bayonet
Era: ca. 1853–1870s
Blade: Triangular cross-section, steel
Scabbard: Black leather with brass throat and tip
Lock: Rotating socket ring with screw retainer
Condition: Very good for age — complete and structurally sound, with honest patina and light surface oxidation
Markings: Visible inspector’s stamps on socket and blade
Remarks:
A fine original example of the bayonet pattern that armed generations of British soldiers and colonial regiments. Ideal for collectors of Victorian-era British militaria or to pair with an Enfield 1853 rifle-musket display.
