Very Nice WW2 Australian M1907 SMLE Bayonet w/Scabbard

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Location: Wallace, North Carolina
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Item: 196777934267

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Conflict:WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction:Original
Theme:Militaria
Region of Origin:Australia

The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the sword bayonet was a British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by both British and Australian forces throughout both WW1 and WW2. It consists of a 17 inch one piece still blade and tang, with a crossguard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a wooden grip usually made of walnut secured to the tang by two screws. The entire bayonet was 21.75 inches long. The pattern 1907 bayonet was supplied with a leather scabbard fitted with a steel top-mount and chape. The blade appears to be an early model made at the Australian Small Arms Factory, Lithgow. It has the initials MA above the 1907 date and a faint #1. MA was the designation for the Lithgow arsenal. In addition, there are no British proofs that I can find on the ricasso. No maker mark like Sanderson or Wilkinson that are usually on a British made M1907 bayonet. Bayonet production at Lithgow began in 1913 and ceased in 1927. Production resumed at Lithgow in 1940. Bayonet production was moved from Lithgow to Orange arsenal in July 1942, where most of Australia’s Second World War bayonets were produced. The blade is in excellent condition. It retains nearly all of its original blue surface. It gets a little lighter near the tip past the fuller. The edge is very nice and I don’t see any corrosion on the blade. On the ricaaso it is marked MA, 1907, a faint 1, and 5 44. This bayonet was issued in May of 1944. The obverse has the government up arrow inspection mark, a X (bend test mark), and the initials OA (for Orange arsenal). The hilt is in very good condition. The wooden handles are nice with a pleasing mahogany color. There are few small nicks, scratches and dents on the grip. The pommel and cross guard retain nearly all of their original blue. The pommel has a couple of small spots of light oxidation on one side. The release button works. One wooden handle is very faintly marked Slaz 43. Lithgow’s wood production equipment was moved to Slazenger Sporting Goods Co. of Sydney in 1941. The scabbard is the typical Second World War Australian manufacture. The throat is attached to the body with 3 exposed rivets indicating WW2 era manufacture. The scabbard is in good condition. The metal throat and end piece carry the Orange arsenal ”OA” manufacturer’s mark. The leather scabbard body is in good condition and was produced by the Sidney area tannery, Mangrovite Belting Pty. Both the steel end mount and throat piece retain a lot of original blue that has turned a chocolate brown. The steel pieces have a light layer of oxidation/rust with very light pitting in some areas. The stitching in the side seam is sound. The leather body is a faded chocolate brown color with numerous minor scuffs, scratches and nicks from use. The leather body is faintly marked Mangrovite near the throat. There is normally a date after Mangrovite but it is not readable. Folks, this is a very nice Australian WW2 Enfield bayonet for your collection! Please look at the pictures. They are part of the description and show condition. After you read the description ask any questions. NOTE: SHIPPING QUOTE IS FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL BE CALCULATED AFTER WINNING BID. Thanks for looking.Payment is through Paypal. Payment must be received within 3 days of auction close or item will be relisted. Please don’t bid if you have no intention of paying. Non Paying Bidder Alert will be sent to Ebay. Please email me with any questions prior to bidding. Positive feedback will be left for you after you receive the item and leave me positive feedback.

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