English M1863 Whitworth experimental bayonet (ABCN1891-1)(K1000)(JN 51-1)

Experimental M1863 Whitworth rifle. No s #. Superb bright finished fullered yataghan blade with Crown over VR crisp on ricasso and Enfield marking: E-Crown- 41 on reverse side. Blade spine is marked : Crown over 18 and a small s. Excellent bright pommel with typical circular mortise slot and Enfield marking: E-crown-41 on the blade tang. Excellent cross guard with forward swept quillon, muzzle ring (MRD 20.2 mm.) with cock comb. Excellent+ black checkered leather grips with Enfield markings on both grips E-Crown-37 and blued external spring.
Very good black leather scabbard with bright finished steel mounts. Top mount and chape show some fine peppering/pitting only. Leather body with all stitches intact.
 
Very scarce bayonet!. Only 8.206 experimental Whitworth oval bore muzzle loaders and bayonets were made in 1863 by the R.S.A.F. at Enfield.  These rifles and bayonets were issued to selected regiments only with a maximum of 68 rifles each unit!