Canadian Lorne Rifles Lee Metford Bayonet and Scabbard Matching Numbers

The Canadian Lorne Rifles Lee Metford Bayonet and Scabbard Matching Numbers is an authentic late 19th-century military edged weapon, designed for use with the Lee-Metford rifle. This example features both bayonet and scabbard bearing matching serial numbers, indicating they remain paired as originally issued. The bayonet is constructed with a single-edged, fullered steel blade measuring approximately 12 inches in length and fitted with a steel crossguard and muzzle ring. The grip consists of grooved hardwood panels secured by steel rivets, typical of the period’s British and Canadian military bayonets. The steel scabbard is complete with a leather body and metal throat and chape, reflecting standard military issue practices. This bayonet pattern was used by Canadian forces in the late Victorian era, notably within regiments such as the Lorne Rifles before integration into larger units. The presence of matching numbers enhances its historical integrity and value as a collector’s item.