This British WW1 1907 pattern bayonet was made in 1918 by Sanderson & Newbould of Sheffield, England.
The 432mm single-edged blade has a long narrow fuller and rounded spine. The edge was factory sharpened, which was a war-time requirement. The blade is in good condition with some tiny nicks along the edge. The ricasso is marked with a faint George V crown over the pattern date 1907 and the date of manufacture 6 ’18. The maker’s mark, Sanderson, is stamped at the base of the ricasso.
The obverse ricasso bears a bend test stamp, War Department arrow and three Enfield inspection and acceptance stamps.
The crosspiece, muzzle ring and pommel are in good condition and retain their original blued finish. The press-stud catch is in good working order. The grip scales are in good condition.
The bayonet is complete with its leather scabbard with a teardrop frog stud. The scabbard is in very good condition and is clearly marked with the maker’s details for Hepburn, Gale & Ross, along with the production date of 1917. The War Department arrow, an inspection mark and the acceptance date of 1917 are also clearly stamped. The steel locket and the chape retain their blueing. The stitching is intact and strong and the bayonet sheathes smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a very good example of a Sanderson made P1907 bayonet.
