*WW1 1907 Pattern Bayonet and Original Scabbard and Frog. Dated 1917 by Sanderson.*
This is marked on one side of the ricasso with the crown cyper, the pattern “1907”, the year of manufacture “17” and the month Sept “9”, the makers name “Sanderson” for Sanderson Bros & Newbould Ltd, on the reverse is the X’ bend-test mark, a broad arrow government acceptance mark, and one or more Royal Small Arms Factory appointed inspector’s marks. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was supplied with a simple leather scabbard fitted with a steel top-mount and chape, and a simple canvas frog stamped with what could be “1666/n5” and war arrow 05.
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 quillion 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.
42.5cm blade, 55cm total.
*Condition*
The blade is in good condition commensurate with its age, some tarnishing and rusting. The press stud is missing and the blade is blunted. The blade fits snugly in the scabbard which is is excellent condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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