Can anyone help with identifing this bayonet ???

[glen3312]

Greetings, this my first post. i have just been given this bayonet from a friend who dug it up from his garden, he also dug up a Ducati motor bike at the same time!!! can anyone help with identifing it ??? i believe the handle could be bakelite, thanks in advance Glen.

[lithgow]

It's the remains of a curved blade 'yataghan' sword bayo for the Enfield, Snider or Martini Henry short rifles or cabines-mid to late 19th century-grips are leather that hardens over time to resemble plastic.

[glen3312]

many thanks for your quick reply Lithgow that has been a great help

[Jared]

Hi there people. I think this bayonet is the British P1856 artillery model. Here is a link to the web page which I think will ID this guy for you.

Bayonet History

[Datrus]

What Ducati model did he dig up. You have any pics? I know it has not much to do with war relics, but I'm curious.

[glen3312]

sorry Datrus but i believe he buried it as quickly as he dug it up !!!