Canadian Snider Enfield Bayonet With Scabbard Unit Marked 17th Levi

The Canadian Snider Enfield Bayonet with Scabbard, Unit Marked 17th Levi, is a historical edged weapon designed for use with the Snider-Enfield rifle, which was standard issue for British and Commonwealth forces in the latter half of the 19th century. This example features a full-length steel blade measuring approximately 17 inches, with a single edge and a fuller along one side. The hilt is constructed from brass with a slot and locking mechanism to attach securely to the rifle. The accompanying leather scabbard includes metal fittings for durability and ease of carrying. The unit marking “17th Levi” stamped on the pommel or scabbard signifies assignment to the 17th unit, with “Levi” possibly referencing a specific company or individual within the regiment. Bayonets of this type were issued to Canadian forces in the 1860s and 1870s, representing a period of transition from muzzle-loading to breech-loading rifles.