Pattern 1907 - Orange, July 1944

Sword bayonet for use with the .303 caliber Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield No. I Mk. III (SMLE) rifle. The No. I Mk. III rifle was the Australian mainstay during both World Wars and afterward, until superseded by the L1A2 (FN-FAL) selective-fire rifle.

This example was produced in July 1944 at the No. 2 Feeder Factory, Orange. Bayonet production was moved from Lithgow to Orange Arsenal in July 1942, where most of Australia’s Second World War bayonets were produced.

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This example is in excellent condition. The blade retains all of its factory blue and has no visible chips or nicks. Apart from some minor in and out wear, the blade is immaculate.

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Ricasso stamped 7 '44 bellow MA 1907 1. Reverse stamped broad arrow ^ acceptance mark, OA and X bend test mark.

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Pommel is un marked and retains all of its factory blue. press stud works smoothly. pommel not stamped (un issued)

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Coachwood grips are excellent, no chips or marks and are both stamped SLAZ. 44

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Scabbard is excellent condition manufactured by Mangrovite Belting, Sydney in 1944, brown finish remains, minor scratching on body as evidenced otherwise near mint condition. Both locket and chape stamped with OA and have no play.

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An excellent example of a WW2 Australian bayonet in near mint condition.