British Pattern 1907 bayonet, manufactured by Wilkinson Sword Company and dated July 1917, with regimental markings to the North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s). This example represents a standard First World War issue bayonet marked for regimental service, combining official production markings with unit identification.
The Pattern 1907 bayonet features a long, single-edged steel blade with a fuller running along both sides, designed for use with the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The ricasso is stamped with the Wilkinson maker’s mark and date (‘7 ’17), along with inspection, refurbishment and acceptance marks. The pommel bears the unit marks “D. N. STF. / 137” indicating allocation to the Depot of the North Staffordshire Regiment, adding historical and collector interest.
The hilt consists of wooden grip scales secured by bolts, mounted to a steel pommel with a push-button release mechanism and muzzle ring, allowing attachment to the rifle. The accompanying scabbard is of leather with steel mounts, designed to securely house the blade during service.
The Pattern 1907 bayonet was the standard British infantry bayonet of the First World War, widely used on the Western Front and other theatres, and continued use well into the Second World War. Unit-marked examples offer more information about regimental allocation and service history, making them particularly desirable for study and collection.
Manufactured in steel and wood, this example provides a well-defined representation of British First World War infantry equipment. Wilkinson-made bayonets are especially noted for quality and are widely collected within the field of edged weapons.
Dimensions
Approx. 553mm overall length
Approx. 430mm blade length
Condition
Good overall condition consistent with service use. The blade shows age-related wear with little finish and markings remaining legible but worn. The hilt retains solid construction with mild wear to the wooden grips. The scabbard shows moderate wear to the leather and little finish to the metal. Unit markings remain visible. No major structural damage unless otherwise noted.
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