Original British WWI P-1907 Enfield Bayonet by Wilkinson with Scabbard & Webbing Frog - Dated 1918
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice standard British WWI P-1907 bayonet, which is marked very faintly maker marked SANDERSON on the ricasso. Above this is the correct "King's Crown" G.R. over 1907, 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, of which there are . The bayonet is also stamped 11 and ‘18, indicating manufacture in November of 1918. There are also post-war refurbishment markings for 1939.
The bayonet comes in an early No. I Mk. II scabbard with a "circle" shaped frog stud. Connected to the scabbard is a webbing frog which is likely post-war and is painted, interestingly enough.
The wood grips are in good condition and have heavy wear to the wood. The scabbard is in fair condition with heavy wear to the leather. The steel on both ends are undamaged but heavily oxidized.
A very nice British P-1907 bayonet with scabbard, ready to display or fit to your WWI SMLE rifle!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 17"
Blade Style: Single Edge with Fuller
Overall length: 21 3/4"
Crossguard: 2 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 17 1/2"
History of the P-1907 Bayonet
The 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.
In 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.
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