British ‘1907’ Sword Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 735. Bayonets

The 1907 bayonet was designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The pattern 1907 bayonet with hooked quillon removed, the important change was decided for the removal was in 1913, the official approval date was 29/10/13. This bayonet comes with a leather scabbard, all with stitching intact and furniture painted olive drab. The ripasso has the name of the maker ‘Wilkinson’ who produced 25,575 of the 1907 bayonet. The date of manufacture is obscured, possibly ‘18’ (1918). The other side has Government acceptance marks etc. The wooden grips *in good condition* are held with two pins above the cross guard and muzzle ring. Blade length: 43 cm, overall length: 55 cm and does not appear to have been re sharpened. See ‘British and Commonwealth Bayonets’ by Ian Skennerton and Robert Richardson, page 187 item B235. The price includes UK postage. BAYO 735.