Webley MK VI Pritchard
Designed by Lt. Arthur Pritchard of the 3rd Royal Berkshire Regiment.
The Webley Pritchard Bayonet was intended for use with the Webley Mark VI Revolver with a standard 6" barrel.
Constructed with a custom brass hilt which attaches to the standard .455 cal Webley Mk VI Revolver these utilized the front portion of the "T" cross section French Gras Model 1874 Bayonets which were very available during WW1.
The concept is that the brass hilt has a barrel "Groove" machined into the upper edge of the grip and the cross guard has an orifice through which the front of the barrel with the foresight protrudes through. The rear or the hilt is hollowed and fits over and around the pivoting hinge of barrel to frame. As a result the pistol can be reloaded without removing the bayonet. There is a locking catch on the cross guard that indexes directly behind the front sight mount retaining the bayonet to the weapon.
Dimensions:
Overall: 12-1/2"
Blade: 8-1/4".
Many thanks to Enrico for the nice pictures
