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WWII Dated Australian 1907 Pattern Bayonet and No1 Scabbard. BAYO 354. - BAYO 354 An Australian 1907 Pattern, 4th Pattern, bayonet with 'SLAZ' marked grips and later style No. 1 scabbard. About 1927, bayonet production ceased and was re-commenced late in 1940. Ricasso markings from 1940 are different, including the inspector's marks. The bayonet shop was transferred from Lithgow to Orange in July 1942. The wood room, which made up rifle furniture as well as bayonet grips, was removed from Lithgow to the Slazenger Sports Goods factory in Sydney in 1941. After Japans entry into the war in the Pacific, Australian bayonet development moved rapidly into newer, shorter and specialised patterns and so the long 1907 bayonets manufactured in WWII were short lived and consequently rare. The bayonet has a blackened 17" blade with fullers. The ricasso is stamped with inspection marks ‘MA’ Mangrovite Arsenal "1907 9’ 42" (September 1942) to one side and a bending mark, Broad Arrow and ‘OA’ Orange Arsenal’ to the other. The blade is in excellent condition. The bayonet has a straight wasted cross guard and the slab wood grips are secured with two screw bolts. The pommel is marked ‘C 75708’ and has the push button release, which operates smoothly and clearance hole. The No 1 late scabbard has a large frog stud along with three rivets showing on the locket. It is leather and in good condition and is stamped ‘MA’ Mangrovite Arsenal. (See page 276-277, item A10 in Skennerton's 'British & Commonwealth Bayonets book). The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 354. (07 Box 2) £245.00
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