1858 Yataghan Bayonet

[agentcq]

I picked up a 1858 Yataghan Sword Bayonet for my two band Snider Enfield the other day.

It has warts and pimples, but for 150+ years old it is worthy of a restoration. Before everyone gets excited, I mean to save it from a poor restoration.

First it has tons of markings.
The blade: Crown over VR, WD Arrows, Crown over E over 23.
Scabbard Leather: WD, Crown over E over 58, WD with Arrows
Scabbard Frog Catch: WD over Arrow over 270
Leather Grips: Crown over E over ??
Guard: 1.G.A . 166

So I know it is was produced under Queen Victoria's reign and that it has many proof marks. I am assuming the Guard marking is a Unit/Battalion etc.
If anyone has some pointers, that would help.

Sad part, some rust with patina. Some fool put silver rust paint on some areas. I will remove with a quality antique paint remover and warm water. The same fool put glue on the leather scabbard to secure the two metal covers. Luckily, the glue has chipped right off. The fool also painted the leather brown for some reason. I want to remove the paint and am scared that the paint remover could damage the leather, any ideas?

Thank you

 

[david doyle]

If the fool had not done what he did, do you think you would have ended up with it?

You bought a trashed blade cause that was the one you could afford lucky for you there are fools out there or you wouldn't have one LOL.

 

[green]

If it fits a Snider SR it would be a Pattern 1860.
GA Garrison Artillery IMHO.

 

[griaguns]

Have you tried soapy water to remove the paint on the scabbard.It is possible that the paint did not penetrate the old leather and may be just on the surface and scrape off.

 

[agentcq]

Have you tried soapy water to remove the paint on the scabbard.It is possible that the paint did not penetrate the old leather and may be just on the surface and scrape off.

Will try. Thank you.