Bayonet

Mick86

This is a Lee Enfield Bayonet. Anybody know what the three markings in teh centre signify.

SpitfireIV

Hi Mick, yep, its a pattern '07 bayonet I presume (ie. 16.5 inch blade)

The marks are inspection stampings:

X signifies that it has passed the 'bend' test, ie the blade was able to be flexed to a certain degree without snapping.

The other three markings, there various inspector stamps, the crown being the symbol of the British goverment, the letter and number, ie. Y4 is the inspectors number and the 'E' under that stood for 'Enfield', the plant at which the inspection was carried out.

And the Arrow being the 'Broad Arrow' or crows foot.

Whats the maker and issue date on the other side? Any regiment markings on the pommel?

EDIT: Heres a pic of my one, it has an extra inspector stamp, probably added when it was re-issued in 1919

Mick86

CroppyBoy1798 wrote: »

Hi Mick, yep, its a pattern '07 bayonet I presume (ie. 16.5 inch blade)

Had a feeling they were inspection markings. It's a 1907 pattern as you say and made by Wilkinson by the look of it.



The unusual thing aboutthis one, it's not mine unfortunately, is that it is stamped with Arabic numerals on the pommel

SpitfireIV

The markings on the pommel arent too unusual, the British govement did contracts for Afghanistan, Iraq etc in the 20's and 30's and also supplied them with equipment. I've seen SMLE's with Iraqi ownership markings, nice feature, adds a bit more history to the piece.

enfield

This is an Egyptian mark.
Regards.
Tom.