The Martini Henry Pattern 1876 socket bayonet, officially named the “Bayonet Common Long” was nicknamed the "Lunger" by the troops. The blade is triangular with blunt edges and was purely a stabbing weapon. Bayonets were marked with the War Department WD and arrow stamp and an Enfield Viewing mark. Initially there was no date of manufacture but this was added to the forte after July 21st 1882. The majority of these bayonets were manufactured by the Royal Small Arms factory Enfield.The 550mm tri-form blade is in good condition with small areas of tarnish. This example has the date of 5/88 for May 1888. The lack of a British sold out of service stamp could suggest that the bayonet was a captured weapon or never offically left the Army. The socket is in good condition with its original blueing remaining. There are some small dings and wear to the blued finish. The mortise ring on the socket works perfectly.The brass mounted black leather scabbard is in very good condition. The absence of brass rivets on the period made scabbard suggest that it was colonially made. The brass locket with integral teardrop frog stud has a few markings as shown. The brass chape is also marked. The leather is in good condition and strong with a some of the seem coming apart as shown but this does not effect the scabbard.The scabbard has an internal spring that gives it rigidity and helps hold the bayonet firmly within.This is a good and interesting example of the iconic Anglo-Zulu War Martini Henry bayonet.