WW1 British BEF P07 Bayonet With Scabbard

The WW1 British BEF P07 Bayonet with Scabbard is a standard-issue edged weapon originally designed for use with the British Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle, adopted by the British Army in 1907. The P07 bayonet features a single-edged, fullered blade measuring approximately 17 inches (43 cm) in length, with an overall length of around 21.75 inches (55 cm) when fitted in its scabbard. The hilt is equipped with wooden grip scales secured by two screws, a steel crossguard with muzzle ring, and a stepped pommel with a release catch for secure attachment to the rifle. The accompanying scabbard is constructed of leather with steel mounts for protection and durability. Issued widely to British Expeditionary Force (BEF) soldiers during the First World War, the P07 bayonet is a significant example of early twentieth-century military equipment, reflecting both period manufacturing techniques and evolving infantry tactics.