Sanderson British 1st Pattern, 1909 Dated Hook Quillon '07' Sword Bayonet By San Bayonets

British 1st Pattern, 1909 Dated Hook Quillon '07' Sword Bayonet By Sanderson No.2 MK 1 Scabbard & 1908 Pattern Webbing Frog. BAYO 71 - BAYO 71

1st Type 1907 pattern bayonets with hook quillon were introduced in 1908, after 1913, ‘07’ Pattern bayonets were produced without hook quillon (see page 186 of British & Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton). This is an original 1st type hook quillon 1907 pattern sword bayonet by Sanderson, complete with original scabbard. The sword bayonet has a 17" steel single edged blade which is stamped at the ricasso on one side with the King’s Crown ER (Edward Rex), ’10 ’09 date (October 1909) and ‘1907’ (Pattern) together with ‘Sanderson’ (Skennerton states that Sanderson of Sheffield made 22,497 Hook Quillon ’07 Pattern Bayonets up to the end of 1911 many had their quillon removed after 1913 due to specification changes). The reverse is stamped with WD inspection marks. The bayonet is fitted with 1st pattern hook quillon cross guard which incorporates a muzzle ring. The wood grips are secured with two screw bolts. The bayonet is complete with its original No.2 MK 1 steel mounted black leather scabbard. The scabbard has the correct stitched rear seam and the upper steel mount has a round frog stud. All the stitching and leather of the scabbard are intact. The scabbard is fitted with an original 1908 pattern webbing frog with single belt loop. The rear of the frog has ink stamped numbers. The price for this Regiment marked 1st type hook quillon bayonet and scabbard with P1908 frog includes UK delivery. BAYO 71

£745.00