{"product_id":"original-british-wwi-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-by-wilkinson-with-early-no-i-mk-ii-scabbard-dated-1919","title":"Original British WWI P-1907 Enfield Bayonet by Wilkinson with Early No. I Mk. II Scabbard - Dated 1919","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice standard British WWI P-1907 bayonet, which is marked very faintly maker marked \u003cstrong\u003eWILKINSON\u003c\/strong\u003e on the ricasso, for Wilkinson Sword, a legendary maker of edged weapons. Above this is the correct \u003cstrong\u003e\"King's Crown\" G.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003e1907\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a Pattern 1907 bayonet made during the reign of King George V, who reigned 1910 - 1936. This is marked together with all the usual acceptance marks and proofs. The bayonet is also stamped \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e‘19\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating manufacture in February of 1919.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes in an early No. I Mk. II scabbard with a \"teardrop\" shaped frog stud, and a throat retained by three rivets, which were ground flush to the throat fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood grips are in great condition and only have minor wear to the wood. The scabbard is in excellent condition with no damage or heavy wear to the leather. The steel on both ends are undamaged and still tight to the scabbard and retains less than 10% of the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice British P-1907 bayonet with scabbard, ready to display or fit to your WWI SMLE rifle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 17\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 21 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 2 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 17 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the P-1907 Bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe British \"Pattern of 1907\" Bayonet was developed for the No.1 MkIII Enfield rifle, often called the SHT.LE, SMLE, S.M.L.E., \"Smelly\" etc. The P-1907 replaced the earlier P-1903 bayonet, which was a double edged bayonet based on the P-1888 bayonet of the Lee-Metford rifle. The P-1903 had been developed for the \"Long\" Magazine Lee-Enfield, which was 49.6 inches in overall length. With the introduction of the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield in 1904, the 12 inch bayonet was no longer considered long enough for the 44.6 inch SMLE, so the 17 inch bladed 1907 was developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn it's original form, the P-1907 had a hooked guard (quillon), which was then removed from the pattern in early WWI due to the questionable use and increased production time. Unlike the 1903, the 1907 had a single edged blade that was less wide, but made of thicker stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42090007953477,"sku":"ONSV24SLN013","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24SLN013__01.jpg?v=1729554278","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwi-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-by-wilkinson-with-early-no-i-mk-ii-scabbard-dated-1919","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}