British 16 3/4" Long GRI MKII 1917 RFI Bayonet
(7632HWS-C)
LIMITED ITEM. SURPLUS - PREVIOUSLY OWNED. Once they are gone, we may not get any more. Sold As-Is. NON-REFUNDABLE.
According to Wikipedia: The British 16 3/4" Long GRI MKII 1917 RFI Bayonet was a trusted weapon used by the British and Commonwealth forces during the First and Second World Wars. Named the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), it was specifically designed for use with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle and remained in production for many years.
The Pattern 1907 bayonet consists of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a crossguard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a wooden grip usually of walnut secured to the tang by two screws. The entire bayonet is 21 3/4 inches (550 mm) long and weighs 16 1/2 ounces (470 g), although the weight of production models varied from 16 to 18 ounces (450 to 510g). Bayonets produced before 1913 feature a hooked lower quillion intended for trapping an enemy's bayonet and possibly disarming opponents when grappling. This was later deemed impractical and replaced with a simpler design from 1913. Often unit armourers subsequently removed the hooked quillion when the bayonet was sent for repair, although there is no evidence that this was officially directed.
The Pattern 1907 bayonet comes with a basic leather scabbard featuring a steel top-mount and chape. It is typically carried on the belt using a simple frog. The bayonet attaches to the SMLE rifle through a boss below the barrel and a mortise groove on the pommel.
Features of the Bayonet:
- Condition: Excellent for it's age
- Blade Length: 16 3/4"
- Overall Length: 21 3/4"
- Manufacturer: James A. Chapman, Robert Mole & Sons, Sanderson Bros & Newbould Ltd, Vickers Ltd and Wilkinson Sword
- Produced:1908–1945
- No. built: More than 5,000,000
LIMITED ITEM: Limited Availability. ONCE THEY ARE GONE WE WILL NOT GET ANY MORE. Usually available for pickup in our store in Las Vegas, or would ship ASAP. The purchaser is responsible for conforming to all applicable Country, State and Local laws. All items with a combined total of $100.00 or any collectable items (one of a kind) will be shipped with SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Must be 18 or older to purchase. Item can ONLY be shipped within the U.S.