English M 1907 bayonet by VICKERS. (ABCN1027-2)(K318)(JN57-3)
British Lee Enfield (SMLE) No.7 rifle. Second pattern bayonet. Minty parkerized fullered blade. First 2 cm are blackened. Ricasso is very crisp marked: Crown over G.R. over 1907 and production date: 12 '17 and with the English makers name and trade mark: VICKERS and V in a circle. 4 Enfield inspection marks on reverse side of the ricasso and a /I\ , X. There is another issue date '24. Excellent++ walnut grips secured to the blade tang by to screw bolts. Excellent++ blued pommel and crossguard with muzzle ring MRD 15.4 mm. Typical for Vickers: enlarged oil hole in pommel.
Excellent+ black leather scabbard with nicely blued top mount and chape. Olive shaped frog stud and three rivets in top mount..
This bayonet was made by the famous machine gun manufacturer VICKERS Ltd. at Crayford, England. It started the production of Po.7 bayonets mid 1917 and by the end of the production run, they had made =< 10.000 bayonets only. That makes this company the scarcest maker of M 1907 bayonets!
These high quality made Vickers bayonets are pretty rare.
Near MINT condition!