Pattern 1853 Bayonet inspector's stamp - assistance required
This very nice Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle bayonet is standard in all respects to my eye but has a presumed inspection mark on the mouth of the socket. It seems to be a crown/possibly BR/15. Does...
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Looks to me like a Birmingham Repair ("BR") inspector or viewer's mark. This stamp would have originated from the goverment repair factory that operated from 1798 until 1907, first at Bagot Street,...
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Hi Elzar, I'm intrigued that the A stamp might signify NSW issue, I don't recall seeing a reference to this anywhere & there is scant written about colonial arms in OZ, especially VIC & NSW...
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Thanks Larry and Adrian. The source of the 'A' is a very experienced bayonet collector. Checked again today - he said NSW bayonets were often numbered A followed by a number when issued. Victoria was...
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I understand that Army units etc sent unserviceable arms for repair (to be repaired if repairable & probably scrapped for their metals etc if not). To some extent this must have been the case for...
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