an end fitting comprises a spigot end designed for reversibly fixing a wire rope to any type of functional part integral with or attached to a socket end . this spigot end is defined by an outer shell which is cylindrical overall ; the shell comprising at least one fin . the spigot end comprises an axial housing designed to accommodate the wire rope . the shell has at least one through opening capable of accommodating an element for attaching said wire rope such as a pin or a rope fastener which passes through the wire rope . the spigot end is designed to cooperate with said socket end like a bayonet .