{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-by-wilkinson-with-scabbard-dated-november-1943","title":"Original British WWII P-1907 Enfield Bayonet by WILKINSON with Scabbard - Dated November 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a standard British WWI P-1907 bayonet, which is marked \u003cstrong\u003eS294 \/ WSC\u003c\/strong\u003e for the famous \u003cstrong\u003eWilkinson Sword Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. Above this is the correct \"\u003cstrong\u003eKing's Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\" over \u003cstrong\u003e1907\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a Pattern 1907 bayonet. This is marked together with all the usual acceptance marks and proofs. The bayonet is also stamped \u003cstrong\u003e11 '43\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating it was manufactured in\u003cstrong\u003e November 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e. The other side has markings but no visible dates. For more information please see Watts \u0026amp; White THE BAYONET BOOK, Page 393, Item 819.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes with its correct Scabbard, with steel fittings which have been painted green. Condition is very good, though the bayonet definitely does show wear. The blade has been sharpened several times, and is currently relatively sharp. It appears to have been refinished as well. The scabbard also shows wear, and had the fittings painted over at one point in green. The wooden grip scales are very worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very 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 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 22\"\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 2 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 17 7\/8\"\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.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45328675143749,"sku":"ONSV23TGS147","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23TGS147__01.jpg?v=1783689211","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwii-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-by-wilkinson-with-scabbard-dated-november-1943","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}