{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-by-wilkinson-with-no-i-mk-ii-scabbard-dated-1945","title":"Original British WWII P-1907 Enfield Bayonet by Wilkinson with No. I Mk. II Scabbard - Dated 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a standard British WWI P-1907 bayonet, which is marked very faintly \u003cstrong\u003eWS\u003c\/strong\u003e with the C completely missing on the ricasso, together with the correct \u003cstrong\u003eKing's Crown G.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e (very faint) over \u003cstrong\u003e1907\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with all the usual acceptance marks and proofs. The bayonet does not have a visible WWI date. This bayonet probably was issued during WWI to British forces. There is also a later \u003cstrong\u003e9' 45\u003c\/strong\u003e date, so it may have been re-arsenaled at that point after use. There are lots of proof markings in addition to these stampings. For more information please see Watts \u0026amp; White \u003cem\u003eTHE BAYONET BOOK\u003c\/em\u003e, Page 393, Item 819.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes with its correct No. I Mk. II Scabbard, with steel fittings and a later pattern round frog stud. It has the correct three rivets to attach the throat springs, which like most later pattern scabbards, are not ground flush. There is maker mark on the reverse side of the throat fitting. Unlike many scabbards we have seen, this example has not been painted over, and still has the original metal finish on the fittings.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good, though both the bayonet and scabbard do show wear from decades of service. The finish is mostly worn on the bayonet, and the leather on the scabbard is a bit rough.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice British P-1907 bayonet with scabbard, ready to display or fit to your WWI SMLE rifle!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 17\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge with Fuller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall length: 21 3\/4\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrossguard: 2 1\/2”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScabbard Length: 17 1\/2\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\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":40436799406149,"sku":"ONJR22FNAW008","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22FNAW008__02.jpg?v=1669397067","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwii-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-by-wilkinson-with-no-i-mk-ii-scabbard-dated-1945","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}