1907 wilkinson bayonet history book

How much is a 1907 wilkinson bayonet worth answers. These bayonets were issued to all the services from 1936 onwards and this is one of the batch ordered by the war office on the 15th july 1941. Its difficult to price a bayonet without knowing more about it. While it doesnt have every bayonet under the sun, it has a great many of the most sought aftercollectible ones. Original british wwi p1907 enfield bayonet with scabbard. Jerry janzen, in his book bayonets of the remington cartridge period, states remington. Ricasso struck with wsc and 1907 and other acceptance stamps including 43 date. India used the 1903 later than the uk, and delayed production of the 1907 pattern bayonet as they preferred the shorter 1903 than the longer 1907. The hooked quillon was a feature of the 1874 legras sword bayonet. Iconic british wwi pattern 1907 bayonet made by wilkinson sword co. This is a 1907 pattern bayonet manufactured in may 1918 5 18 on left ricasso for use on the enfield no. British pattern 1907 sword bayonet mark 1 wwi british. The button for the frog is tear drop shaped, not round. Later, during the second world war, wilkinson sword was given contracts to manufacture more than 10,000 bayonets.

Following the centuriesold tradition of using swords to honour wartime glories. The wilkinson sword company alone produced over two million pattern 1907. B marks originate at rsaf birmingham, e from enfield s from solingen pre 1885 or sheffield post 1885, l from liege etc. The bayonets scabbard has a hook on it with a leather like body and metal tip. Bayonet identification identify bayonets and related from. After doing some research, ive concluded it is a 1907pattern leeenfield bayonet. As it says on the cover it covers the major bayonet types from 1650 to present.

Condition, country, maker, whether it was used in ww1 etc all play a role in what the price would be. Bayo 255 bayo 255 this is a scarce 1917 pattern bayonet made by wilkinson during the second world war. Ive since started collecting bayonets and this book has helped me tremendously. Ww1 1914 british wd wilkinson 1907 pattern bayonet with no. German militaria and reference books for sale bayonet. Statistical analysis as an adjunct to historical research. A no1 mki scabbard with internal chape or a no1 mkii with external chape rounded ends on chape and locket and preferably without rivets in the locket showing. These items have been described to the best of my ability. The pattern 1907 bayonet is widely recognized as the bayonet used with the smle in both the first world war and world war ii.

The p1907 replaced the earlier p1903 bayonet, which was a double edged bayonet based on the p1888 bayonet of the leemetford rifle. The blade is in very good condition, retaining all its original dull grey parkerised. I had a question as to the price of a shortsword style bayonet i purchased today. However, the blade is also tarnished and is near black in color. Found online information on most of the markings, but not all. The p1903 had been developed for the long magazine lee. The lithgow 1907 bayonet would become australias staple weapon along with its counter part, the enfield no1 mark iii rifle. Wwi british bayonet 1907 for smle mkiii by wilkinson. So a vickers 1907 bayonet would sit well with a collection of us equipment. Accompanied by a cut down imperial german m9805 butcher bayonet, ww2 british martindale 1945 dated machete in 1942 dated leather sheath and a leather scabbard for the american p17 bayonet.

The history of the british bayonet goes back to the 17th century, and because. History of the wilkinson sword company antique swords for sale. This page focuses on scarce and unusual miscellaneous militaria items like bayonet frogs, flags, badges, pins, letter openers and reference books for sale or trade that are in above average condition for the advanced collector. Ima has received a small delivery of these hard to find british ww1 p1907 bayonets for the no. Also i saw that generally the german bayonnets have a hook inserted and the bedding of the handle is diagonal diamond formed on the top side.

Official marks were stamped onto the pattern 1907 bayonet s ricasso. Original british wwi p1907 enfield bayonet with scabbard by. The p 1907 replaced the earlier p1903 bayonet, which was a double edged bayonet based on the p1888 bayonet of the leemetford rifle. What is the value of a british world war 1 1907 bayonet. British ww1 1907 enfield rifle bayonet by wilkinson sword. Have this nice british 1907 bayonet made by wilkinson and scabbard. With about 15 minutes of shaping, it fits my lithgow enfield just fine. Bayo 442 bayo 442 this is an original 1907 pattern bayonet for the enfield rifle manufactured in august 1917 by wilkinson. The 1907 bayonet was essentially a copy of the japanese type 30 bayonet, britain having purchased a number of japanese type 30 rifles for the royal navy during the preceding years. The other side shows only other inspection and broad arrow marks and bend test. British 1907 pattern bayonet by wilkinson, housed in its original leather and steel mounted scabbard.

British pattern 1907 sword bayonet mark 1 wwi british bayonet. In benedict crowells book cited previously, he states that remington delivered about 1,565,644 bayonets. Ww1 british 1907 pattern bayonet by wilkinson wharton. On the left ricasso, there is the crest royal cypher of king george v 19111936, the marks 5 and 18 indicating mfg. Many 1903s were reworked and reblued and will be found marked with a crown over is acceptance marking. Hoosier gun works, dealing in gun parts, 00 gun parts, 2000 gun stocks, magazines, 500 barrels. Slaz slazenger the well known cricket bat manufacturers who supplied wood parts to the lithgow factory. This value fluctuates depending on the location and. On british manufactured bayonets the right side included an x bendtest mark, a broad arrow government acceptance mark, and one or more royal small arms factory appointed inspectors marks, on the left side was the date of the bayonet s official inspection and the makers name and the reigning monarchs crown and royal. In that respect i note that in howard williamsons book the collector.

This bayonet is exquisitely marked, it has the 1907 pattern mark, the code and initials of the wilkinson sword company s294 and wsc and the date mark 5 43. All shipping arrangements and payment for shipping must be made directly with an. The blade is in excellent condition without rust or damage. Also been attempting to find the value of my wilkinson 5 09 with the. Oct 24, 2012 the company moved to larger premises in acton in 1903. An excellent original ww1 1918 dated british 1907 pattern bayonet by wilkinson complete with the correct bayonet frog. In 1924 trials were made of a shortened 1907 pattern bayonet for the farquharhill automatic rifle, the blade being shortened to 290mm, very few were made and fakes are known mine is a fake in wwii the 1907 was again manufactured by wilkinson to fulfil a contract for the admiralty. The original maker of these bayonets was unknown, but historical research indicates that. Unfollow 1907 wilkinson bayonet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The history of the british bayonet goes back to the 17th century, and because of this the british bayonet is one of the more interesting types of militaria to collect.

What is the value of a world war 1 1907 wilkinsons bayonet. Ww1 british 1907 pattern bayonet by wilkinson militaria. Early lithgow manufacture mark, with pattern acknowledgement 1907. Some us civil war and british sword bayonets of the 1860s have a prominent quillon,but these were not drawn to a hook, likely because cast brass handles were most common and brass wouldnt have been suitable for capturing a steel blade. Bayonet identification identify bayonets and related. I am a happy owner of the lithgow 1907 bayonet the bayonet was designed at the lithgow small arms factory in australia starting around 19, just prior to wwi. A guide for collectors, including notes on makers, markings, finishes, variations, scabbards, and production data.

Unlike description, bayonet was stamped with 1907 markings. Wilkinson sword wilkinson sword began in 1772 when henry nock, gun maker extraordinaire, set up the business. Get the best deals on 1907 wilkinson bayonet when you shop the largest online selection at. A first world war british model 1907 pattern wilkinson bayonet.

British ww1 1907 enfield rifle bayonet by wilkinson sword co. Represents the mark of a factory inspector at critical points during the production process. The stamped details on the ricasso show a date, under the royal cypher, 1907 for the pattern, and wilkinson as the manufacturer. These are marked s294 wsc the makers code for wilkinson. Unmarked volunteer 1888 pattern bayonet in modified 1907 pattern scabbard. Make offer wwi british pattern lee enfield 1907 bayonet w scabbard mfg by wilkinson 71918 wwi british 1907 sanderson enfield bayonet r.

I have a hooked quillion p07 lee enfield bayonet marked for the coldstream guards but still looking for the correct scabbard. During the first world war, this factory was engaged in producing over two million bayonets. Blade tip is rounded so probably used as a training bayonet at a later stage. English ww1 british military m1907 1907 enfield bayonet. Get the best deals on 1907 wilkinson bayonet in original ww i british edged weapons when you shop the largest online selection at. Regimentally marked t 7nf to 7th territorial battalion northumberland fusiliers. Volunteer 1888, no makers marks or inspection markings.

The m1905 bayonet was also used with the m1 garand and m1903a3 rifles the m1892 bayonet was seen as too short for the m1903 rifle, so a longer bayonet was designed the m1892 bayonet mounts to the m1903 rifle just fine as evidenced by the markings, the bayonet and scabbard have. Certainly the book containing the phrase merely exservice models. I have recently come into possession of my greatgrandfathers wilkinson 1907 bayonet. I have a few bayonets in my possesion, one of them as ive found in this book an english wilkinson sword bayonet dating from 1907. Ww1 1917 dated british 1907 pattern bayonet by wilkinson complete with the correct bayonet frog. The steel blade reads 1907 wilkinson and measures 17. Today, it is considered an ancillary weapon or a weapon of last resort. This is a pattern 1907 bayonet for use with the leeenfield rifle no1 mk3, better known as the smle. Hand made blade, with short ricasso and flat spine on volunteer 1888. The variations in inspection stamps contains enough material for a book in itself. Wwi british 1907 lee enfield bayonet in fair condition, pictures tell the story, markings and proofs are legible.

This book was recommended to me by an experienced bayonet collector. A guide to some of the markings found on british bayonets. In 1804 wilkinson sword were appointed royal gun makers to hm king george iii and james wilkinson became nocks partner after marrying his daughter. Ww1 british 1907 pattern bayonet by wilkinson, matched. The 17 inch blade has a long narrow fuller and rounded spine. Dated to 1911 and with numerous markings to the blade fortes. No other british bayonet, has or probably ever will be manufactured, in such huge. Blade is clean, marked at the ricasso with crown gr george rex, 1907 pattern and dated 2 18 february 1918 though this is difficult to read, the month might actually be a 7 for july. Here is a scan of the only reference that i know of in regard to the wilkinson pall mall marking on the bayonets, from the 1974 edition of the bayonet, page 125.

This book was published by carter and walter back in the day and lists the wilkinson pall mall marking as just another makers variation common knowledge cheers, ss. On the opposite side of the blade there is the broad arrow acceptance mark and a cross to show it was sold off as surplus. In most cases, condition refers to the overall condition of. Ima has received a small delivery of these hard to find british ww1 p 1907 bayonets for the no. An excellent original ww1 dated 1907 pattern wilkinson made bayonet with the benefit of being regimentally marked. Also i saw that generally the german bayonnets have a hook inserted and the bedding.

He does not state if this includes bayonets delivered after the armistice. Ww2 era 1907 pattern wilkinson sword bayonet bayonets gunstar. From the 17th century to world war i, it was considered the primary weapon for infantry attacks. Condition is good with a good point and leather metal tipped scabbard. Manufacturer is sanderson and the date seems to be 12 09. This is my first post on this section of the board. A standard pattern british ww1 infantry bayonet by wilkinson.