{"product_id":"original-wwii-australian-p1907-smle-bayonet-dated-1919-with-scabbard-by-lithgow-armory","title":"Original WWII Australian P1907 SMLE Bayonet Dated 1919 with Scabbard by Lithgow Armory","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Recently purchased at a military auction, this is an interesting Australian manufactured P-1907 Bayonet for the No.1 MkIII Enfield rifle, often called the SHT.LE, SMLE, S.M.L.E., \"Smelly\" etc. This example was produced in Australia during WWII, with an original blade length of 17 inches. The Japanese forces in the Pacific still used longer bayonets, so the British, like the U.S. forces, kept the longer bayonets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade markings on this example are very faint but somewhat visible, with \u003cstrong\u003eLITHGOW 1919\u003c\/strong\u003e upside-down on the ricasso. The other side is marked with the British \"Broad Arrow\" proof over an A in a star for Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no \"R\" on the hilt spine of this example, so it does not appear to have been refurbished for use in the 1950s. Blade condition is good, though it has been sharpened somewhat. The grips are in very good condition, with a nice color. The grips are both stamped \u003cstrong\u003eAUSTRALIA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes in a standard WWI black leather scabbard, which has had the original blued steel fittings unpainted. The back of the scabbard no longer has any visible markings. Overall condition is very good, and it fits the bayonet well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great chance to pick up a bayonet for your WWII SMLE Rifle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 16 3\/4\"\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the P-1907 Bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pattern 1907 bayonet 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42202691731525,"sku":"ONJR24HGGM115","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HGGM115__01.jpg?v=1737783417","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-australian-p1907-smle-bayonet-dated-1919-with-scabbard-by-lithgow-armory","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}