{"product_id":"original-siamese-type-62-restruck-smiling-tiger-british-wwi-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-with-steel-scabbard-1","title":"Original Siamese Type 62 Restruck “Smiling Tiger” British WWI P-1907 Enfield Bayonet With Steel Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of a British WWI era P-1907m bayonet that was among the 10,000 that were purchased by Siam in 1919. It is in good service-used condition with some heavy wear. These bayonets were “sanitized” of their original British markings and then restamped with Siamese markings, like this one bearing the “\u003cstrong\u003eWild Tiger\u003c\/strong\u003e” head on the ricasso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the bayonet and the all steel scabbard are in wonderful condition with a functional bayonet lock. The scabbard is straight and has several dents on both sides from wear and storage. The scabbard is made to mimic the P1907 exactly but is made entirely of steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely, rather uncommon variation that comes ready for further research and display.\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 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42231462035525,"sku":"ONJR24RECT056","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24RECT056__01.jpg?v=1735766567","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-siamese-type-62-restruck-smiling-tiger-british-wwi-p-1907-enfield-bayonet-with-steel-scabbard-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}