{"product_id":"original-british-wwi-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-with-mangrove-1944-dated-scabbard-dated-1916","title":"Original British WWI P-1907 Enfield Bayonet with Mangrove 1944-Dated Scabbard - Dated 1916","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice standard British WWI P-1907 bayonet, which is marked well on the ricasso. \u003cstrong\u003e3 16\u003c\/strong\u003e denotes \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 1916\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacture with a later \u003cstrong\u003e26 \u003c\/strong\u003e1926 updated inspection stamp. \u003cstrong\u003eCrown \u003c\/strong\u003eover \u003cstrong\u003eGR \u003c\/strong\u003eover \u003cstrong\u003e1907 \u003c\/strong\u003efor the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes in a later \u003cstrong\u003e1944\u003c\/strong\u003e-dated scabbard by \u003cstrong\u003eMANGROVITE \u003c\/strong\u003ewith a round frog stud, and a throat retained by three rivets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood grips are in fair condition but they have heavy scratching, some of which may be initials. The scabbard is in good condition with no damage or heavy wear to the red leather. The steel on both ends shows heavy darkening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice British P-1907 bayonet with scabbard, ready to display or fit to your WWI or WWII 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\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the P-1907 Bayonet\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43589858787397,"sku":"ONSV25PSC007","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25PSC007__01.jpg?v=1758080347","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwi-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-with-mangrove-1944-dated-scabbard-dated-1916","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}