Original British WWI P-1907 Enfield Bayonet with Mangrove 1944-Dated Scabbard - Dated 1916

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice standard British WWI P-1907 bayonet, which is marked well on the ricasso. 3 16 denotes March 1916 manufacture with a later 26 1926 updated inspection stamp. Crown over GR over 1907 for the pattern.

The bayonet comes in a later 1944-dated scabbard by MANGROVITE with a round frog stud, and a throat retained by three rivets.

The wood grips are in fair condition but they have heavy scratching, some of which may be initials. The scabbard is in good condition with no damage or heavy wear to the red leather. The steel on both ends shows heavy darkening.

A nice British P-1907 bayonet with scabbard, ready to display or fit to your WWI or WWII SMLE rifle!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 17"
Blade Style: Single Edge with Fuller
Overall length: 21 3/4"
Crossguard: 2 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 17 1/2"

History of the P-1907 Bayonet
The British "Pattern of 1907" Bayonet was developed for the No.1 MkIII Enfield rifle, often called the SHT.LE, SMLE, S.M.L.E., "Smelly" etc. The P-1907 replaced the earlier P-1903 bayonet, which was a double edged bayonet based on the P-1888 bayonet of the Lee-Metford rifle. The P-1903 had been developed for the "Long" Magazine Lee-Enfield, which was 49.6 inches in overall length. With the introduction of the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield in 1904, the 12 inch bayonet was no longer considered long enough for the 44.6 inch SMLE, so the 17 inch bladed 1907 was developed.
In it's original form, the P-1907 had a hooked guard (quillon), which was then removed from the pattern in early WWI due to the questionable use and increased production time. Unlike the 1903, the 1907 had a single edged blade that was less wide, but made of thicker stock.