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Wilkinson 1907 British Bayonet for Lee Enfield SMLE .303 British Rifle.

Hi Inderjs,

Lovely blade. Didn't know Wilkinson made these for the SMLE in 1917 when the rifle itself was made at Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI).
That should make this blade exceptionally rare. The leather sheath too is something I am seeing for the first time.

Attn: Lanceman. This one needs your attention.

Cheers
TC

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Gentlemen, how come this thread didn't make much progress in two years?

I am sure people are hiding their stuff

TC

TC wrote:Hi Inderjs,

Lovely blade. Didn't know Wilkinson made these for the SMLE in 1917 when the rifle itself was made at Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI).
That should make this blade exceptionally rare. The leather sheath too is something I am seeing for the first time.

Attn: Lanceman. This one needs your attention.

Cheers
TC

Added in 1 minute 41 seconds:
Gentlemen, how come this thread didn't make much progress in two years?

I am sure people are hiding their stuff

TC

Seeing a post from TCda after a long time. [emoji112]

Abhiram bro, my work keeps messing with my passion these days.
But I keep track of your Vics on the forum

Cheers

TC

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Here's mine.... the sharp ends of the AK-47 and M16

TC wrote:Hi Inderjs,

Lovely blade. Didn't know Wilkinson made these for the SMLE in 1917 when the rifle itself was made at Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI).
That should make this blade exceptionally rare. The leather sheath too is something I am seeing for the first time.

Attn: Lanceman. This one needs your attention.

Cheers
TC

Added in 1 minute 41 seconds:
Gentlemen, how come this thread didn't make much progress in two years?

I am sure people are hiding their stuff

TC

Thanks TC. Yes the blade following markings on it.

- name Wilkinson,
-IS for ishapore,
-S.no:173
-year marking 1907,
-Date 7 /month 11
-425 for smle
-And something above 425



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Inderjs,

This one is a prized possession.

Lovely blade

Cheers

TC

TC wrote:Abhiram bro, my work keeps messing with my passion these days.
But I keep track of your Vics on the forum

Cheers

TC

Added in 10 minutes 22 seconds:
Here's mine.... the sharp ends of the AK-47 and M16

Some very nice bayonets in this thread.

Thank you XL

You always inspire me

Cheers


TC

Just wanted to share a few images of my US Army M9 bayonet.
It is a genuine (military surplus) ex-Army bayonet.
I had to sign a document saying that I would not export it out of the country


Adopted in 1986 as the Multipurpose Bayonet System M9, it remains the current-issue US Army bayonet

This example is of the later or "product improved" variant, made in 1999 by Lan-Cay International of Carrollton, Kentucky. Other military contractors include Phrobis III Ltd. and Ontario Knife Co. Commercial versions were produced by Buck and copies were made by many foreign firms.

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There is a steel flat spring inside the sheath that applies pressure to retain the bayonet.
This is what gives the characteristic wear marks on the blade.


How the wire cutter is used



Lan-Cay was a contractor who made bayonets for the US Army


Installed on my M16 A4 clone

Fantastic