Australian Lithgow Pattern 1907 (1917) Bayonet

Made by Lithgow in 1917, this original Pattern 1907 bayonet is in very good condition. The blade retains the majority of its original blued finish, although there are areas of wear particularly near the point. The blueing on the handle is is likewise in good condition. The Queensland Maple grips have minor marks only.

The scabbard is an original Lithgow 1917 example. Like the bayonet it is also in very good condition, although it is mismatched to the bayonet.

Following complaints regarding the overall length of the S.M.L.E. rifle with Pattern 1903 bayonet fitted, a number of experimental bayonets were produced by R.S.A.F. Enfield with longer blades. These included bayonets with blades patterned on the French Lebel and Gras bayonets, the US Model 1905, and the Japanese Type 30 bayonets. Introduced in the 'List of Changes' in 1908, the Pattern 1907 bayonet was a close copy of the Japanese Type 30 bayonet.