Model 1907 Pattern British Bayonet

This is a Model 1907 Pattern British bayonet, a distinctive long-bladed sidearm primarily used with the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle during World War I and World War II. The item features a long, single-edged steel blade with a deep fuller (blood groove) extending most of its length. The hilt is constructed with two wooden grip scales secured by two steel rivets, showing a dark, aged patina and significant smoothing from use. The steel crossguard includes a muzzle ring and a small hooked quillon, a feature commonly found on early production models before being simplified in later versions. The pommel is made of steel and includes the functional attachment slot and press-button catch for securing it to a rifle lug. Regarding condition, the metal surfaces exhibit widespread pitting, dark oxidation, and surface rust, particularly along the length of the blade and on the pommel. There are no immediate visible maker's marks or ricasso stamps clear in the photo, though these would typically identify the manufacturer (such as Wilkinson or Enfield) and the date of production. The wooden grips appear intact but worn, consistent with a tool of this age (estimated early to mid-20th century). The overall craftsmanship reflects rugged industrial military standards of the British Empire era.

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