*British, WW1, 1907 Pattern Wilkinson Bayonet & Leather Scabbard, dated 1917*
42.5cm blade, 55cm overall.
1907 Pattern Bayonet without the hooked lower quillon by the Wilkinson Sword Co. Ricasso: Crown over “GR” over “1907” over “11 17” over “Wilkinson”, on the obverse inspection marks “Cown/X/E over X” (bend test).Marked on beaked pommel “3” and below the press stud “DD 21” with a broad arrow on the reverse side.
The scabbard is a British No. I Mk. II scabbard with the teardrop frog stud. Marked 66 with a war arrow on the throat.
The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), was a British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces throughout both the First and Second World Wars. The Pattern 1907 bayonet consisted of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a crossguard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a wooden grip secured to the tang by two screws. Originally the bayonet featured a hooked lower quillon intended for trapping an enemy’s bayonet and possibly disarming opponents when grappling. This was later deemed impractical and replaced with a simpler design from 1913.
*Condition*
The blade is in excellent condition commensurate with its age, with much blueing remaining. The press stud works well. There is some pitting to the tang. the wooden grips are immaculate. The blade fits snugly in the scabbard which is is in good condition with signs of wear and tear. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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