Original British P-1842 Socket Bayonet for use with Lovell Catch Manufacture Type_Original Items the lock is marked "Manufact

the lock is marked "Manufact

26 inches in length

being issued to the French Foreign Legion

The man is a legend and one of England's favorite sons

These locks started life with East India Company Heart “Logo” Markings

Original British P-1842 Socket Bayonet for use with Lovell Catch Manufacture Type_Original Items the lock is marked "ManufactOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a hard to find bayonet typically because people do not know what to look for. It was introduced in 1842 because complaints were made that the standard Hanovarian catch bayonet was shaking lose under fire, the vibration resulting in the bayonet's rear rim jumping out from the "S" shaped spring catch. Even the Duke of Wellington got involved and suggested the addition of a socket ring, not previously adopted by