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Originally Posted by manchesters
John,
It is the rare 3 rivet version as you say, but has certainly been issued and used. The damage to the grips and the patina of the metal support that.
Your photos are quite small but I will try.
The first photo is the Issue date. Looks like 8/ 80 which would be August 1880
The second is the Regiment to which it was issued. Looks Like 2 KOM. That would be the 2nd Bn of Kings Own-----? Not sure on that one.
Other marks indicate the serial number of the bayonet or rifle. This bayonet will have been isseud, re-issued and re-issued throughout its lifetime, many being re-issued into WW1 for Reserve Forces.
The crossed out marks I cannot read.
The last one on the blade is the War Department acceptance mark WD, and the Enfield Factory Inspectors mark.
hope that helps.
regards
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Hi Simon
The date is 8/89
The cross marks have C on either side
what would the reissue marks look like because I have just seem a couple of very faint marks one of which looks like 4C The Number under the 2 Kom is 480
The blade has not been sharpened on the edges.
I hope this helps with any further info you might be able to give
Regards
John