Pattern 1907 bayonet

Officially known as the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), the Pattern 1907 bayonet is a British bayonet that is no longer in production and was made to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. During the First and Second World Wars, the British and Commonwealth forces employed the Pattern 1907 bayonet. 

Design 

The Pattern 1907 bayonet is composed of a single steel blade and tang, a wrought iron or mild steel crossguard and pommel, and a wooden grip, typically made of walnut, fastened to the tang with two screws. Although the weight of production models varied from 16 to 18 ounces (450 to 510 g), the entire bayonet is 21+3⁄4 inches (550 mm) long and weighs 16+1⁄2 ounces (470 g). Prior to 1913, bayonets had a hooked lower quillion that was used to catch an opponent's bayonet and potentially disarm them during a grapple. A more straightforward design from 1913 took its place after this was later determined to be unfeasible. When the bayonet was sent for repair, unit armourers frequently took out the hooked quillion, though there is no proof that this was done on official orders. 

The blade of the Pattern 1907 bayonet measures 17 inches (430 mm). Depending on the machinist's judgment, a shallow fuller that was 12 inches (300 mm) long and extended to within 3 inches (76 mm) of the tip was machined into both sides of the blade. 

Top left top sword the Pattern 1907 is the sword featured in the middle for the other two images.

Pattern 1907 bayonet with scabbard. 

Type Bayonet.

Place of origin United Kingdom.

Service History. 

In service 20th century.

Used by the British Empire.

SKU Number: MMCM-GB-PB-1907-01*