{"product_id":"original-british-second-pattern-p-1848-brunswick-rifle-bayonet-by-enfield","title":"Original British Second Pattern P-1848 Brunswick Rifle Bayonet By Enfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a second pattern British made P-1848 Brunswick bayonet, with the classic ribbed brass handle and straight cross guard. It has an impressive 22 inch long double edged blade, which swells slightly towards the end, and has a small fuller on each side. Overall length is about 27 inches on this very nice example. Many of these bayonets were imported to the United States during the civil war, along with obsolete Brunswick rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only real difference from the First pattern bayonet is the attachment system. The first pattern utilized a leaf spring on the side of the ribbed handle, which had the latch attached to it. It was actuated by a \"button on a post\" on the opposite side of the handle, which when in the scabbard faced towards the rear. This extended button was unfortunately very prone to catching on things, and sometimes breaking off. Indeed most seen on the market are missing this button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is the second pattern, introduced in 1848 and manufactured for a period until the Brunswick percussion rifles were phased out. It has the coil spring actuated second pattern catch, which has the button on the same side as the catch. It does not have a \"button on a post\" shape, so it would not easily catch on things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet is marked \u003cstrong\u003eB \/ 78\u003c\/strong\u003e on the pommel, most likely for being issued to B Company of a regiment, weapon number 78. There is also a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ 17\u003c\/strong\u003e on the grip near the crossguard. The reverse ricasso of the blade is marked \u003cstrong\u003eENFIELD CROWN\/VR,\u003c\/strong\u003e for manufacture at Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield during the Victoria Regina, or the reign of Queen Victoria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of this bayonet is nice, with a lovely patina on the hilt. The blade does have some heavy wear, staining and heavy rust peppering, which we have left intact to preserve the history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice early British bayonet, ready to display!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 22”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Double Edge \"Gladius\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 26 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 4”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169703071813,"sku":"ONJR24RECT066","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24RECT066__02.jpg?v=1731962672","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-second-pattern-p-1848-brunswick-rifle-bayonet-by-enfield","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}