WW2 BRITISH ADMIRALTY S294 CONTRACT 1907 BAYONET & SCABBARD BY WILKINSON SWORD

Description

WW2 British admiralty S294 contract 1907 bayonet & scabbard by Wilkinson Sword. Features dark wood grips, blackened metal guard and pommel with smooth moving locking button. 43.5cm fullered blade WSC maker stamped with admiralty S294 code (finished as per 15th July 43 acquisition), with blackened ricasso and grey blade surface finish. Standard WW2 pattern scabbard with WJH (Hill of Birmingham) stamps to metal mounts and solid leather body. Overall measures 55.5cm. Scarce.

This bayonet fits the SMLE but was actually designed to fit the 9mm Lanchester SMG which was mainly issued to the Navy. This is one of very few of these ‘Admiralty’ contract bayonets I have seen over the years, with this one being the best condition of those few. Perfect to add to your bayonet collection.