British WW1 Pattern 1907 bayonet made in 1914 at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield.
The 432mm single-edged blade has a long narrow fuller and rounded spine. The edge was factory sharpened. The blade is in very good condition.
The ricasso retains its original blueing and is marked with the pattern date 1907 and the date of manufacture 12 ’14 below which is stamped EFD. There are two additional issue dates, 1927 and 1936 with accompanying re-issue stamps.
The obverse ricasso bears a bend test stamp, War Department arrow and four Enfield inspection and re-issue stamps along with two additional date stamps for 1916 and 1918.
The crosspiece, muzzle ring, pommel and grip scales are in very good condition. The press-stud catch is in perfect working order.
The bayonet is complete with its 1916 dated brown leather scabbard with a teardrop rog stud. The scabbard is in very good condition. The steel locket and chape retain their original blueing. The leather is stamped with a crowned inspection mark and the makers mark of a J within a diamond with the date 1916. This is quite a scarce scabbard maker. The stitching is intact and strong and the bayonet sheathes smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a great example of an Enfield made P1907 bayonet that saw a lot of service having been issued three times during WW1, in 1914, 1916 and 1918.
