1907. Remembered Today: Private Tano M TASHKOV 2 Coy. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was manufactured in India from 1911 to 1940 at the Rifle Factory Ishapore and in Australia from 1913 to 1927, and then again between 1940 and 1945 at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory. . 6 Reserve Lorry Park Royal Air Force who died 28/02/1919 BELGRADE CEMETERY Belgium ' British WW1 Wilkinson 1907 Pattern Bayonet, Scabbard And Frog. dailyinfo[8]=' 13277 Labourer Klaas NERO South African Native Labour Corps who died 08/03/1917 PUGU ROAD 1914-1918 MEMORIAL Tanzania ' 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. bayonets. "Foyle." A nice Great War bayonet that remained in service through the 20s and very probably into WW2. Regiment) (2nd Battalion), The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) Above this is the correct "King's Crown" G.R. I have no idea what sort of markings are on these or how "good" they are but they are there in abundance - several web sites have them listed also. Maker: Enfield. Regiment), The Royal Berkshire Regiment (2nd SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN France ' Middlesex Regiment who died 25/02/1921 LADYWELL CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Wilkinson 1907 Pattern Bayonet, Scabbard And Frog Bayonets. Dated to 1911 and with numerous markings to the blade fortes. Find out more, Fort Nelson M = Militia Home 1907 bayonet markings. Wilkinson were issued with Army contracts during WW1 for the 1907 bayonet. Not over the top (pardon the WW1 trenches pun) at 200. If you wish to complete payment early and have your order shipped, you may contact us at any time during the 60 day period. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME AT: sales@militariahub.com, Sorry, this item is now SOLD but please view my swords for sale. R = Reserve. II and No. They seem to turn up quite often on Ebay,just had a quick look,couple going for around 60,not sure if thats a good deal or not,someone will be able to give you better advise on prices. Indian inspection mark, bending proof mark, Pattern 1907, manufactured August 1918 by It would seem then that UP TO 60 would be about right . $125.00 + $37.55 shipping. Regiment), The Northamptonshire Regiment (2nd Wilkinson 17 In. British 1907 MkI Bayonet with Hooked Quillion Made by Enfield and dated 05 '09. [more like this] An English officer's sword, 19th century, with slightly curved engraved steel blade (82cm), steel pierced . IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. by R. Wilkinson and Co. Trowbridge. The P-1903 had been developed for the "Long" Magazine Lee-Enfield, which was 49.6 inches in overall length. We strongly recommend shipping UPS if you need guaranteed delivery by a certain date. We are unable to provide refunds in the event that the package that you have ordered was seized by customs or other agencies. $33.00 shipping. following form: decodes to the 42nd bayonet of the 3rd Company 1st Battalion of the The steel on both ends are undamaged and still tight to the scabbard and retains about 50% of the green paint. Canadians), The Royal Munster Fusiliers (Royal Bengal Products that are eligible for layaway will show "Layaway Available: Yes" on the product page. 1) Rifles Mk Would anyone know whether the Middlesex regiment would have been issued any particular makers bayonet around about 1916/17 ? (2nd Battalion), The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal The following table lists the main markings found on British-manufactured Owner. I and Mk III, by Charles R. Stratton (ISBN 1-882391-16-0, published General Great War Discussion. And to really make you drool here's my Great War straight cross hilt bayonets with a 1913 Enfield and 1915 Lithgow hooked quillon Pattern '07s (note that neither of the "hookies" have holes in the pommels beware any hooky with a clearance hole!). dailyinfo[15]=' SS/342 Able Seaman Henry George SMITH (RFR/CH/B/5534). dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' Lancashire Regiment) (2nd Battalion), The Royal Irish Rifles (1st Battalion Royal Wilkinson 1907 Pattern, 1941 Dated Bayonet & Scabbard Bayonets. For payments made other than credit card, payment must be received within seven (7) days of the due date or the order is subject to cancellation. the cypher are indicated in the following table. Battalion), The Gloucestershire Regiment (2nd usually they have a clearence hole , so he welds that up to. This restocking fee is in addition to the $15 non-refundable layaway fee. The regimental markings are normally (but not always) expressed in the By placing an order the buyer represents that he or she is of legal age and that the products ordered will be used in a lawful manner. dailyinfo[6]=' 345190 Sapper Forrest A. KNOWLES Canadian Signal Corps who died 06/03/1921 REIDS MILLS CEMETERY Canada ' NEW! Bayonet fighting drills formed a significant part of a contemporary British infantrymans training. A very rare British 1907 pattern presentation bayonet by Wilkinson. Long Lees had also been equipped with the Pattern 1895 socket bayonet with a traditional triangular blade and some of these had been adapted by fitting an 1888 type hilt to become the Lockyer experimental bayonet: Experimental Lockyer pattern bayonet for Long Lee (PR.1960). Then heres to the British baynit dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. On the other hand, if the cypher is George, the acceptance date will be 1918. British Army bayonet the for Enfield rifle, 43cm blade stamped Wilkinson with crown and 1907, in leather scabbard with canvas frog, L57cm, a Hunting knife with. to R.F.I, for Rifle Factory Ishapore. 5 minutes or Best Offer. Specifications:Blade Length: 17"Blade Style: Single Edge with FullerOverall length: 21 3/4"Crossguard: 2 1/2Scabbard Length: 17 1/2". "Bayonets for the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield rifles". SMLE M1907 Enfield303 Bayonet W/ Proofs& Walnut Grips&scabberd. A recent addition to my collection is a 1907 bayonet by Sanderson, dated 1916. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Blade tip is rounded so probably used as a training bayonet at a later stage. The Pattern 1913 bayonet's only functional difference from the Pattern 1907 bayonet was a longer cross guard for the muzzle ring, to fit the Pattern 1913 Enfield rifle. Boxes or military addresses require shipping via USPS. Antique bayonets and other short blades produced or predominantly used in the United Kingdom. on weapons parts. Description: This is a British Pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard manufactured by Wilkinson. Dated to 1911 and with numerous markings to the blade fortes. Chorusof The Ballad of the Bayonet from A Yeomans Letters, PT Ross, 1901. Original Item: Few Available. On British manufactured bayonets the right side included an 'X' bend-test mark, a broad arrow government acceptance mark, and one or more Royal Small Arms Factory appointed inspector's marks, on the left side was the date of the bayonet's official inspection and the maker's name and the reigning monarch's crown and royal cypher, 'ER' (Edward Rex) or after 1910 'GR' (Georgius Rex), the latter being the Latinised version of his name. repairer (D - post 1925), Birmingham Small Arms (B.S.A. If no contact can be made, your order will be cancelled. [2], Official marks were stamped onto the Pattern 1907 bayonet's ricasso. The Lithgow and Ishy bayonets are prime candidates for fakes as they did not have a clearance hole until after the war, however the manufacture date is often a giveaway (I've knocked back 1917 and 1919 Lithgow Hookies). dailyinfo[13]=' 37643 Sapper Thomas John ECCLESTON Tunnelling Coy. Regiment), Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry), The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire thanks, Larry. which the bayonet was issued; when a bayonet was re-issued to a different Department acceptance mark (discontinued in 1895, although it's been 1907 Wilkinson bayonet in very nice condition. This example is dated 11/1908 and the ricasso is marked "Crown/ER . Guards), The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment), The Royal Fusiliers (The City of London Northamptonshire Regiment who died 14/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' PLEASE SEND US A SCAN OF PASSPORT, DRIVERS LICENCE OR SIMILAR WHEN MAKING AN ORDER. WWI British P 1907 5th Leicestershire Regt Marked Wilkinson Bayonet. The makers were Wilkinson Sword, Sanderson Brothers & Newbould Ltd, James A. Chapman . Visit our collections online to learn more about the objects in our collection. Battalion), The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Pattern 1907 and Owen bayonets, British Columbia Brigade fo Garrison 11 Div. We recently ordered a P'13 bayonet for $49.95 plus a $5 handpick fee and shipping from Southern Ohio Gun (Dept. 5 minutes 52. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces throughout both the First and Second World Wars. (The cyphers on weapons produced in India are somewhat different. Find out more, Featured The following tables and diagrams illustrate the more common Latham, 1967, Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) LTD., 178-202 Great Portland Battalion) (Madras Infantry), The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. The other side carries a broad arrow and several inspection stamps. communications. Box 1027, Tustin, CA 92781 USA). the like. Wilkinson for royal enfield. Y = Yeomanry The bayonet and scabbard is an Australian (Lithgow) 1916 dated. Category Blades. I also will provide a bayonet identification service for the very reasonable price of $5 usd for each individual bayonet or edged weapon. The left grip scale stamped with issue number 347. British 1907 Bayonet, British WWI Bayonet, Makers Mark Bottle, Mark Roberts Fairy, WW2 Bayonet, K98 Bayonets, Enfield Bayonet, Collectible Antique Bottles . black. Orders to P.O. reported on examples dated 1897 as well), Enfield and Gen. Hos. $325.00. For more information please see Watts & White THE BAYONET BOOK, Page 393, Item 819. Note: World War II codes consisted of a letter ("N", "M", or "S") followed The trials resulted in the British Army adopting its own version of the Type 30 bayonet. markings found on British and Commonwealth bayonets, organized by country. Australian bayonets differed in the manufacturer's marks, with 'Lithgow' (Lithgow Small Arms Factory), 'MA' (Mangrovite Arsenal) and 'OA' (Orange Arsenal). $295.00. PO Box 5659 Grants Pass, OR 97527 USA, and by I.D.S.A. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Are these collectable at all? Mercury.II. This website is using cookies. dailyinfo[31]=' 420628 Sapper William Bayne YOUNG 63rd Field Coy. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. WW1 dated (1917) Pattern 1907 bayonet in scabbard by Wilkinsons of London. and 34th Coy. You will be reminded via email that a payment will be charged. On British manufactured weapons the cypher consists of a stylized crown 1 Mk. "Sword Bayonet, Pattern 1907, with scabbard". Publ. This is an early Pattern 1907 bayonet with a hooked quillon. (more recently) 33rd "Prairie Division" AEF and American Field Service 1917-18. Remembered Today: Rare K98 1907 Bayonet And Steel Scabbard Bayonets. ), Small Heath; Pre-Owned. Royal Warwickshire Regiment who died 12/03/1918 ST. The 435mm, single edged blade has a long narrow fuller and rounded spine. The blade is marked with a crown over E.R (Edward Rex) 1907 and 02'09 denoting its manufacture dailyinfo[10]=' 14780 Member Ida Styles HUGHES (Oxford) Womens Royal Air Force who died 10/03/1919 OXFORD (ROSE HILL) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Canadian 1893 Metford Bayonet Manufactured by Wilkinson Sword Company of London, England in 1894. 17 1/8" deeply blued, c.1907 WILKINSON Royal Staffordshire Pottery CHINESE 9" Transferware Plate, Wilkinson Royal Staffordshire Pottery Blue Polychrome Iris Pattern Sugar Bowl, c.1907 WILKINSON Royal Staffordshire Pottery WINDMILL 9" Transferware Plate, Arthur Wilkinson England art pottery bowl - lilac color - circa 1907, Mineral Water Fountain Bath unused c1907 - Wilkinson, TROWBRIDGE - Church Walk with Railings 1907 - Wiltshire Postcard WT18, WILTSHIRE. New Item #44232 Blade length is 16 inches (21 inches overall). The blade is in excellent condition, bright and without rust or damage. Consequently, the search for a design of longer bayonet began. The evolution of the 1907 Pattern bayonet was therefore not a single-step event, leading to many overhauls in design. [2][4], In 19067 the British Army conducted trials to find a new longer standard issue bayonet. C $266.03. Model: Bayonet. The Great War Forum Limited III* were similar to the No. Trowbridge. 1) RE - Remington. Regiment), The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry), The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light 1 Mk. 275. 1907 17" Wilkinson Bayonet, SKU Box approximately 1952 (a few years after Indian independence) the crown was 1907 17" Wilkinson Bayonet features a satin finished blade with fullers, .274" blade stock and .933" blade depth, full tang construction. Books, P.O. WW2, AUSTRALIAN LITHGOW 1907 SMLE BAYONET & SCABBARD 1943 REF: 8083R, WW2 British 1907 Smle 1907 WW1 bayonet Scabbard Enfield Lithgow, R102770 North Bradley Church. A new payment schedule will be calculated based on when additional products are added. 1907, FORGING AN ARMY - WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE GICLEE art print LIMITED EDITION, WARLEIGH FERRY 1907 - nr. Being able to read and interpret these markings enables the (Bombay Light Infantry), The Royal Sussex Regiment (2nd Battalion) I Mk. Canadians) (2nd Battalion) (Bombay Infantry), 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Battalion The Rifle Brigade Bayonets to Lhasa; the First Full Account of the British Invasion of Tibet in WW2 Australian Pattern 1907 Mangrovite Bayonet. 1 Br. undoubtedly British & Commonwealth Bayonets, by Skennerton Even with the "Bidders Premium" charged by the auctioneers, and the USPS mail fee, I have about USD $63.xx in it. The popular image of World War I combat is of a wave of soldiers with bayonets fixed, "going over the top" and charging across no man's land into a hail of enemy fire. II* were newly manufactured versions with 12.2 inch blades that had no fuller, the latter having a false edge on top side. and numbers, Indian Joan of Arc var daym=mydate.getDate() On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Like rifles, bayonets were serviced there are plenty of 1913-1918 .303 rifles getting about that were re-built as much as three time after the war - sometimes as late as the 1950s. It is stamped to the blade with a crown over V.R. Here's a few of the bayos from my collection (Enfield 1913, quillon removed in 1915 but no clearance hole drilled in the pommel. Click to open image! 1918 made Wilkinson attached to a 1918 made No1 Mk3 Small Magazine Lee Enfield.The matching date items also appear to have matching wood types which is nice. 100% refund policy on all items returned within 30 days. //-->, By [5][8][9][10], The Pattern 1917 bayonet cannot be fixed to the Lee-Enfield rifle (because of the different muzzle ring heights), so to avoid confusion with the Pattern 1907 bayonet, two deep vertical grooves were cut into the wooden grips of the Pattern 1913 bayonet. Corps), The Royal Army Medical Corps (Army Medical Wilkinson 17 In. Soldiers were drilled in various stances and parrying techniques against an enemy also armed with rifle and bayonet. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. what do we do with these repros ?? Visit our collections online to learn more about the objects in our collection. Leinster Regiment. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Make Rare K98 1907 Ba. Manufacturers and armorers stamped information on each bayonet about when Ricasso is marked "CROWN/GR/1907/1 16" over "WILKINSON" Reverse marked with multiple marks that also include a BROAD ARROW and "19" Metal surfaces are mostly a gray patina and the edge . or Best Offer. 4) PALL MALL - scratched out. Consult your local and state laws before ordering if you are in doubt. British Naval Issue Arisaka bayonet (PR.2578). SOMERSET-FROME-MARKET PLACE-FROME 1907-WILKINSON. establish as to the date of change. III and the India Pattern No. Upcoming changes to logging in - click here, GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. Royal Engineers who died 31/01/1919 COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY Germany ' Ulster Rifles), Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish It was used by the British and Commonwealth Forced during World War I and World War II. steve1409681 February , 2007 in Other Equipment. So to answer your question "garden variety" Pattern 1907 bayonets are plentiful and cheap, but intact Great War examples are harder to find, and will not necessarily attract a premium price. World War II Great Britain stamped 5th Bde. Experimental Lockyer pattern bayonet for Long Lee (PR.1960)A modified version of this with a 1903 type hilt to fit the SMLE was tried but also never went beyond the experimental stage: Experimental Lockyer bayonet for the SMLE (PR.1961). Bayonets; Flintlock, Percussion Guns and Accessories. 1st Bn. When Nock . The total amount of the order excluding shipping, tax, or fees is divided into three (3) equal payments. $24.95 shipping. The initials, monarch, and dates of reign are indicated in the Wilkinson 1907 Pattern dated 1918 Rare . It is also marked "5.LEIC./314 for 5th Leicestershire. You are better of seeing a bayonet before you buy it, if you want the real deal. Of course, these bayonets seem to be late or early post war era which have been refurbed inbetween the wars, but you might jag an intact early Great War example without a clearance hole - if you bought a lot of bayos sight unseen. R. Wilkinson. 5) G.R - Georgius Rex. I mentioned a repro bayonet in my pics ? Guards), The Coldstream Guards (The Coldstream . ORIGINAL WW2 AUSTRALIAN M1907/42 BAYONET SCABBARD & FROG MADE BY ORANGE ARSENAL. Information about the cyphers has been Antique Pre WWI 1907 Wilkinson Bayonet Crown Mark GR Inspection Marks. The combined length of the SMLE and the in-service Pattern 1903 bayonet, which had a 12-inch (300mm) blade, was 4feet 9inches (1.45m), shorter than the contemporary French Lebel Model 1886 at 6 feet (1.8m) and the German Mauser 1898 at 5feet 10inches (1.77m). Shipping This bayonet will be shipped the same day of ordering is before 5 PM MST. 120.00 Wilkinson 1907 Pattern dated 1918 . 6) X - bending mark, proof of blade. DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE VALUE OF YOUR SWORDS? mark. I think the intact early Pattern 07s with straight cross piece and no clearance holes are the best value collectables there were actually fewer of them made than the hookies, and because they mainly saw heavy use, most were upgraded (if they weren't lost on the battlefield) and drilled with a clearance hole (of course, by stating this, I may have driven the prices through the roof but at least I have my little stash!). The Pattern 1907 bayonet consisted of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a crossguard and . Get 5% Off With Coupon Code itscold Offer Ends 3/1/2023. mark, East India Iconic British WW1 Pattern 1907 bayonet made in 1917 by the Wilkinson Sword company. GOT ANY QUESTIONS? 403201, Date Added or Best Offer. The evolution of the 1907 Pattern bayonet was not a single-step event and some wonderful rarities appeared in the process. Most have post war inspection dates (20s and 30s) in addition to the original ones. The bayonet comes with its correct No. A First World War British Model 1907 Pattern Wilkinson Bayonet. Blade tip is rounded so probably used as a training bayonet at a later stage. 64 Regt. Seaforth Highlanders who died 20/03/1919 BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY Lebanese Republic ' Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Collecting the uniforms, arms, accoutrements and medals primarily of the Commonwealth countries from WW1, as well as being a member of the Great War living history group The Vickers Machine Gunners Society 1914-45. BRITISH WW1 PATT 1907 BAYONET CATCH REMOVAL TOOL. Overview. [2][3], The Pattern 1907 bayonet was supplied with a simple leather scabbard flitted with a steel top-mount and chape, and usually carried from the belt by a simple frog. USPS Express International shipments with declarations greater than $200, incur an additional $15.00 fee for postage/insurance. 1907, Wilkinson Park, Pawtucket, R.IPosted 1907 Postcard, R590953 The Somersetshire Cuckoo. Royal Navy who died 15/03/1917 CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL United Kingdom ' dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. Bulgarian Army who died 07/08/1918 SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY Greece. South African leather frog for Patt 1907 bayonet **SOLD**. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces throughout both the First and Second World Wars. 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. dailyinfo[1]=' Staff Nurse Edith Mary CAMMACK Associate of the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class 4th Southern Gen. Hos. If you wish to complete payment early and have your order shipped, you may contact us at any time during the 60 day period. This example together with my 1918 by Sanderson both have shiny polished blades which I had thought was an indication of them not going through the refurb programme of the 1920s. "An Investigation of the Weights of Pattern 1907 Bayonets made in the UK around the First World War Period". It has the correct three rivets to attach the throat springs, and was painted green at one point, commonly done when bayonets were reissued for WWII. dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). . IMA has received a small delivery of these hard to find British WW1 P-1907 Bayonets for the No.1 MkIII Enfield rifle, often called the SHT.LE, SMLE, S.M.L.E., "Smelly" etc. by a number. IF SO, YOU NEED TO PURCHASE THESE FULL COLOUR BOOKS!! All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The table below does not contain all the codes, but [1][2][5][6], Approximately 5,000,000 Pattern 1907 bayonets were made in Britain during World War I. $355.00. manufacturing codes (much like Germany did) instead of manufacturer names 1907 Pattern Bayonet Hooked Quillon Wilkinson Dated 1909 Price: 495 Postage 10 UK Main Land Very Good Condition . Experiments were made with . [5][9], Upon their entry into World War I, the United States military adapted the Pattern 1914 Enfield rifle to the .30-06 Springfield cartridge to make up for shortfalls in production of the Model 1903 Springfield rifles, creating the substitute standard Model 1917 Enfield rifle. 09/23/2021, # Available The 07 was well liked by the soldiers of the Great War and many like this were refurbished in the 1920s and went on to see service in the opening years of WW2 before the No4 rifle came into service in 1942. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). They are made of a single- or double-edged blade that could be used as a short sword. Infantry Battalions of the Australian Imperial Force , Hampshire Regiment , Gypsies in the Army , Mechanised Transport of the Great War , Uniform and Equipment of Commonwealth Troops. From the 17th century to World War I, it was considered a primary weapon for infantry attacks. Parkerised blade and complete with scabbard. Regiment of Foot Guards), The Scot Guards (The Scots Fusilier Unlike the 1903, the 1907 had a single edged blade that was less wide, but made of thicker stock. Battalion), The Royal Irish Rifles (2nd Battalion Royal The new design was designated Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I) and was officially introduced on 30 January 1908. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Please quote item reference number AF36. Orcutt CA . The handle has a steel guard and receiver in the rear with wood scales. 14th Bde. Copyright 2013-2022 Kings Shilling Antiques. The warrior woman who saved France A shallow fuller was machined into both sides of the blade, 12 inches (300mm) long and extending to within 3 inches (76mm) of the tip, with variations due to the judgement of individual machinists. 120.00. Member for 3 years. 3) Another, Anderson, w/scabbard and web frog. the Middle one is a repro, to which the hook quillion has been added .