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Australian 1907 Pattern Bayonet. Lithgow 1942. #2509007
Australian Pattern 1907 bayonet made in 1942 at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory in New South Wales.
The 433mm, single-edged blade has a long narrow fuller and rounded spine. The blade retains its factory sharpened edge and is in very good condition. The fuller shows wartime production machining marks.
The ricasso retains its blueing and is marked with an Australian manufacture mark over the pattern designation. Below this is the manufacture date of May 1942.
The obverse ricasso bears a bend test stamp, an Australian Defence Department arrow and a Lithgow manufacture stamp.
The absence of factory & government inspection/acceptance stamps and the presence of machining marks on the blade suggest that this bayonet was part of a batch manufactured in haste to equip newly recruited troops, with no time for a final polish or inspection. The remnants of sand coloured camouflage paint suggests that the bayonet was issued for combat, the paint having been added in the field.
The crosspiece and muzzle ring retain their original blueing, as does the steel pommel. The pommel bears a worn Lithgow star proof stamp. The push button locking mechanism is in good condition and works well.
The grip scales are in good condition with some use related wear and staining. The scales were made at the Slazenger factory in 1942 and are stamped SLAZ 42. The scales are held firmly in place by the two original screws.
The bayonet is complete with its correct No.1 Mk II World War Two issued dark brown leather scabbard with a large round frog stud. The scabbard is stamped MANGROVITE 41 and is in very good condition. The stitching is intact and strong. The steel locket and chape retain their original blueing and are stamped with Lithgow factory marks. The locket has remains of desert camouflage paint. The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a great example of a Lithgow made World War two P1907 bayonet.
£160.00
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