Pattern 1907 bayonet
The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), is an out-of-production British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces throughout both the First and Second World Wars.
| Sword bayonet, Pattern 1907 | |
|---|---|
Pattern 1907 bayonet with scabbard. | |
| Type | Bayonet |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 20th century |
| Used by | British Empire |
| Wars | World War I World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1906–1907 |
| 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 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 16+1⁄2 oz (470 g) |
| Length | 21+3⁄4 in (550 mm) |
| Blade length | 17 in (430 mm) |
| References | Australian War Memorial and Ballard & Bennett |
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