WWII 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet Dated 1918 and Indian Scabbard. BAYO 136. Bayonets

A 1907 Pattern, Sanderson bayonet dated February 1918 and an Indian leather scabbard. The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 is a production 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 polished bayonets blade is 17” long. A shallow fuller was machined into both sides of the blade, 12” long and extending to within 3” of the tip, with variations due to the judgement of individual machinists. The ricasso is stamped with inspection marks to one side and on the other side with "1907 2 18". February 1918 manufacture) The blade is in excellent condition. It has a false edge. The bayonet has a straight 'waisted' crossguard. The slab wood grips are secured with two screw bolts. The pommel has the push button release, which operates smoothly and clearance hole. The scabbard has a tear drop frog stud and has a brass metal chape and locket. Its leather and metalwork are in good condition. See page 187, item B235 in Skennertons 'British & Commonwealth Bayonets’. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 136.