Canadian Snider Enfield Bayonet With Scabbard Unit Marked 24 Victoria Rifles of Canada

The Canadian Snider Enfield Bayonet with Scabbard unit marked 24 Victoria Rifles of Canada is a significant piece of military history. This original bayonet was produced for the Snider-Enfield rifle, a British breech-loading rifle adopted in the mid-19th century. Key characteristics include a cruciform or cross-shaped blade and distinctive brass handle. The requirement for such weaponry emerged amidst Canada’s militarization and the formation of independent rifle units. Featuring the unique unit marking ’24 Victoria Rifles of Canada’, this bayonet represents the specific unit formed in Montreal in 1862. It is preserved in an accompanying scabbard, enhancing its longevity. The Victoria Rifles were part of the Canadian Active Militia, indicating that this item is not only a weapon but also a testament to an important period in Canadian history. Authenticity is assured as this product does not engage with reprises or fakes. It is a collectible item expected to be of interest to historians,