Pattern 1907 - Orange, April 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 III rifle was the Australian mainstay during both World Wars and afterward, until superseded by the L1A2 (FN-FAL) selective-fire rifle.

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This example was produced in April 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 good condition, blade retains all of its factory blue, no signs of rust or past pitting. Minor in and out wear but otherwise fine.

Ricasso is heavily faded 190? over 1, 4 '44 (April 1944) reverse broad arrow ^ acceptance mark over X bend test and OA (Orange)

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Pommel retains original finish although heavily pitted (it was covered in rust when i got it) no stamps - unissued. Press stud works (was seized)

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Grips are coachwood however i have been unable to find any stamps. they are in good condition, one appears to have been covered in some sort of shellac.

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Scabbrd is good, although unfortunately polished black. Stitching is sound, made by Mangrovite Belting, Sydney, i have been unable to determine a year, the mark is barely legible. both locket and chape stamped OA (Orange)

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A nice example of a mid - late war pattern 1907.