Name/Title
1907 - Original British Pattern 1907 Hooked Quillon sword bayonet for the .303 Lee Enfield No.1 MK III (SMLE) rifle - first year of issueDescription
Sword bayonet for use with the .303 caliber Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield No. I Mk. III (SMLE) rifle.
As shown in this comparison image, the Pattern 1907 bayonet was modeled closely after the Japanese Type 30 bayonet, which Britain had obtained in 1906 for trials.
British production began in 1908. As originally produced, the Pattern 1907 bayonet had a hooked lower quillon as did the Type 30. In service, the lower quillon was unpopular. In Britain, the lower quillon was officially deleted in 1913. The lower quillon was removed from the majority of early bayonets during refurbishment.
Millions of Pattern 1907 bayonets were produced for Britain, Australia, and India. British makers of the Pattern 1907 with hooked lower quillon include the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield; and the following British government contractors:
—James A. Chapman
—Robert Mole & Sons
—Sanderson Bros. & Newbould Ltd.
—Wilkinson Sword Co.
This example was made in December 1910 at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield. It retains the hooked lower quillon.Created By
Zarina CarlevarisCreate Date
August 7, 2024Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 27, 2024
