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A British Pattern 1907 Mk1 (SMLE) short magazine Lee-Enfield Bayonet. The hilt incorporates a prommel with oil hole and wooden hand grip. The blade is single edged.
Also described as sword/knife it was manufactured to fit the Lee-Enfield rifle. The No.1 rifle was used throughout WW1 and WW2.
Date: 1914-1918
Manufacturer: British made
Max Dimension: 550mm
Subject Area: Social Science, Technology
Specific Themes: War, Conflict, Military, Weapon
Handling Collection Number: HC99
