Original British Pre-WWI Rare Pattern 1903 Sword Bayonet with Scabbard - Dated 1903 - Very Rare Brunswick Rifle the first of this type

the first of this type we have ever offered

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and the case closes up securely

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Original British Pre-WWI Rare Pattern 1903 Sword Bayonet with Scabbard - Dated 1903 - Very Rare Brunswick Rifle the first of this typeOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Pattern 1903 bayonet was introduced in conjunction with the Short, Magazine Lee Enfield Rifle. It was essentially a version of the existing Pattern 1888 bayonet redesigned to conform with the new rifle. It was not long before concerns arose about the overall length of the SMLE and its bayonet. It was feared that British troops might be at a disadvantage in bayonet combat with enemies equipped with longer weapons.