British SMLE Pattern M1903 Bayonet

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Here's a WWI British Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Pattern 1903 Bayonet manufactured by Wilkinson. Most of the markings to the blade are clearly visible. The blade is a bright example with some age. The tip is perfect and the fits is tight. The black leather scabbard is in rough condition. There are a few scuffs and pressure marks. The two fittings are steel plated and have spotting throughout. They are both stapled and to the obverse. The lower fitting is weakly attached. The scabbard sits tightly against the crossguard. The hilt consists of a round steel press button and internal working spring, two piece wood grips with circular oil hole, secured by two steel screw bolts, steel crossguard with muzzle ring and short quillon. Pommel is marked " Y C.LD R.51". The hilt is in the same condition as the scabbard. The wood grips have pressure marks throughout. There are markings below the press button reverse and I cannot see any marks to the crossguard.