Original Item: One of a Kind. This is a scarce original British Pattern 1907 hooked-quillon bayonet in heavily oxidized relic condition, formerly part of the personal collection of David F. Machnicki, author of At Arm's Length: Trench Clubs and Knives and other works relating to bayonets, trench weapons, and militaria. Despite the extensive corrosion, the distinctive hooked quillon remains intact, making this a desirable surviving example of the early Pattern 1907 configuration.

The blade measures approximately 16 ¾ inches long and retains the standard single-edged form with fuller associated with the Pattern 1907 bayonet. Overall length is approximately 21 ½ inches, with a crossguard measuring approximately 3 1/8 inches.

The heavily oxidized ricasso retains some faint marking outlines. We can make out the 1907 model designation along with the Crown above it. There are faint bits of the bayonet date and the maker marking, but not enough for us to identify. The markings could likely be transcribed with enough work.

The wood grips are still retained with heavy wear from the extreme oxidation, but they are still solid. There is some minor woodworm-damage in the grips with small holes on both sides, giving the bayonet a great look. The bayonet catch is now entirely frozen in oxidation, and we would not recommend trying to get it to move.

The hooked quillon was originally intended to assist in trapping or controlling an opponent’s weapon during close combat. In practice, this feature proved unnecessary and added complexity to the design. On October 29, 1913, approval was granted to eliminate the hook from British production, creating the familiar plain-crossguard form used throughout most of WWI. The official model designation itself did not change.

The bayonet came directly from the personal collection of David F. Machnicki. Machnicki is the author of At Arm's Length: Trench Clubs and Knives, published in 2012, as well as other reference material concerning military edged weapons and bayonets. This collection provenance adds an important documented chapter to the history of the piece.

This example is particularly noteworthy for the combination of its intact hooked quillon, surviving Crown and 1907 markings, original wood grips, relic battlefield-style appearance, and provenance from the David F. Machnicki collection. Although severe corrosion prevents identification of the original manufacturer and exact acceptance date, the surviving early-pattern features make it a strong representative example of the scarce pre-1913 Pattern 1907 configuration.

Specifications:
Blade Length: 16 3/4"
Blade Style: Single Edge with Fuller
Overall length: 21 1/2"
Crossguard: 3 1/8”