April 5, 2024
British Pattern 1907 Mk1 "SMLE" Lee-Enfield Bayonet
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You are bidding on an British Pattern 1907 Mk1 "SMLE" Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Bayonet I am not a bayonet expert so if anything in my description is wrong please drop me an e-mail. Blade is marked as shown 1907 SandersonOverall Length 21.75" For Reference This is a sword/knife - too short for a sword, too long for a knife - manufactured to fit the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No.1 series Infantry Rifles used during WWI and WWII.The are very basic in appearance and are not of the high quality stock of previously manufactured patterns. The hilt incorporates a very basic steel "bird's head" pommel (with or without oil hole) with push-button/internal-spring latch, steel crossguard. the grips are of wood and are usually held in place by two screw/nut assemblies. All steel parts are usually blued.The blade is a single-edge type, single fullered (both sides) and is usually found with the ricasso portion - if not the entire blade - blued.These are found in a number of variations with the most rare being the early "hooked quillon" type similar to the Japanese Arisaka or Type 30 .Various British/Commonwealth proofs and manufacturer's marks are usually on the ricasso, both sides.The scabbards are of blued steel-mounted (throat and drag only) black leather body, with a single round - or oval - "frog" stud.This bayonet was the predecessor to
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