HC Deb 17 June 1886 vol 306 c1705
MAJOR GENERAL GOLDSWORTHY (Hammersmith)

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is intended to test the bayonets which are now in possession of the Volunteers?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN)&c.) (Stirling

As soon as circumstances will allow of it, bayonets of the long, triangular Martini-Henry pattern, which have undergone the full test, will be issued to Volunteers. Meanwhile, it is not considered necessary to test the short Snider converted bayonets now provisionally in their possession.