Original British WWI Steel Hilt Pritchard Bayonet for the Webley MkVI Pistol with Scabbard & Frog Antique Colts Paul remained in active duty

Paul remained in active duty until early 1950's

The other side of the engraved blade bears the proof mark of a CROWNED KING'S HEAD

The rear sight of the first type have ogival shape

the operatically named Lucia di Lammermoor was carried to a forward position

illustration 474 for bayonet and page 213

Original British WWI Steel Hilt Pritchard Bayonet for the Webley MkVI Pistol with Scabbard & Frog Antique Colts Paul remained in active dutyOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Designed by Lt. Arthur Pritchard of the 3rd Royal Berkshire Regiment, these were originally produced by the arms company W. W. Greener in Birmingham for Private Purchase by Officers serving on the Western Front. They were often referred to as the "Pritchard Greener" bayonet, and were intended for use in the trench combat of WWI. They were constructed with a custom hilt which attaches to the standard . 455 cal Webley Mk VI