LE Bayonet advice

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Trying to find the worth of a LE bayonet for friend's estate. My camera is toast so here goes. I don't know much about Bayonets and I have tentatively identified it as a MK.II Lee Enfield/Metford Bayonet, made in March 1900, issued to South Africa, oil/clearance hole is in the pommel; rear rivet is closer to the pommel. One side of blade is marked "Arrow, Crown, B over 35 and X", otherside marked "3.00(March 1900?) Sanderson,Sheffield". The metal handle edge is marked "U" on one side. Scabbard has "2217" stamped in the backside of the leather piece. Was I close with the I.D.? Blade is discoloured in spots but no rust or pitting. Wooden grip has chip on one side. Scabbard is in good condition with some marks. How much would this be worth?
 
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It's probably an Model 1888 Mark II bayonet. The Pommel is square and the bayonet lug slides into a slot on the bottom of the pommel. Look it up on eBay and type in Bayonet not Bayonets and then type in 1888 and see what do you get. Check the condition of similar bayonets and go from there.
 
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