1876 P Martini Henry Bayonet with Scarce MK1 Scabbard

An un-messed with 1876 pattern Martini Henry socket bayonet housed in its original and now scarce MK1 black leather scabbard (3 rivet), the bayonet's ricasso bears Enfield inspection marks, broad arrow and an issue date of October 188?. No foreign marks.
The full length blade is in good condition but now displays some age related dark staining and very small areas of light pitting, the tip has a very minor curl.
The 3 inch socket with its working muzzle locking ring retains some bluing but now with an overall light pepper pitting (would improve with clean but left as found).
The early Mk1 pattern black leather scabbard bears a faint WD stamp to the leatherwork, full length internal spring for rigidity, brass throat stamped with a later applied `out of service' mark (matching with bayonet), blade remains a tight fit when housed.
The brass chape is missing its face side rivet but remains firm, Stitching appears to be sound, one very small area of splitting near chape but generally good.
An appealing untouched example.
Sorry UK Sale Only..... Proof of age WILL be required (18+)

Code: 50627