Lot 464:
A British Pattern 1907 SMLE Bayonet with Scabbard, Dated 1945
Sold for: $90
Description
A British Pattern 1907 SMLE Bayonet, dated 1945, accompanied by its scabbard. The bayonet features a single-edged steel blade with a fuller, a steel crossguard, and a two-piece dark wood grip secured by two screws, with a metal pommel designed for rifle attachment. Markings on the ricasso include ’90’, ‘S294’, and ‘WS 45’ on one side, and on the reverse, an upward broad arrow inspection mark, a stylized ‘X’ within a device, and another ‘X’. The scabbard consists of a dark, textured material body with metal throat and chape fittings, the throat having a securing stud.
Condition report:
Good overall condition, consistent with age and military use. The blade shows surface scratches, discoloration, and minor pitting. The crossguard and pommel exhibit similar wear. The wooden grip panels are intact but show handling marks. The scabbard body has scuffs and deterioration, with the metal throat and chape fittings displaying surface wear and discoloration.
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