Artifact Detail
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| Martini-Henry Rifle Socket Bayonet |
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| Weapon |
| Second Boer War , World War 1 |
| 25" Socket Bayonet for the Martini-Henry rifle. |
| Probably Authentic |
| Related: Bayonet |
| Related Facts | |
| The term bayonette itself dates back to the second half of the 16th century. Pierre Borel wrote in 1655 that a kind of long-knife called a bayonette was made in Bayonne but does not give any further description so it is not known if it was meant to be attached to a firearm. |