Indian bayonets were marked similarly to British bayonets except the royal cypher read 'GRI' (Georgius Rex Imperator) and the manufacturer's mark was 'R.F.I.' ( Rifle Factory Ishapore). On British manufactured bayonets the right side included an 'X' bend-test mark, a broad arrow government acceptance mark, and one or more Royal Small Arms Factory appointed inspector's marks, on the left side was the date of the bayonet's official inspection and the maker's name and the reigning monarch's crown and royal cypher, 'ER' ( Edward Rex) or after 1910 'GR' ( Georgius Rex), the latter being the Latinised version of his name. Official marks were stamped onto the Pattern 1907 bayonet's ricasso. Pattern 1907 bayonet fitted to SMLE rifle. A shallow fuller was machined into both sides of the blade, 12 inches (300 mm) long and extending to within 3 inches (76 mm) of the tip, with variations due to the judgement of individual machinists. The Pattern 1907 bayonet's blade was 17 inches (430 mm) long. Often unit armourers subsequently removed the hooked quillion when the bayonet was sent for repair, although there is no evidence that this was officially directed. This was later deemed impractical and replaced with a simpler design from 1913. Originally the bayonet featured a hooked lower quillion intended for trapping an enemy's bayonet and possibly disarming opponents when grappling. The entire bayonet was 21 + 3⁄ 4 inches (550 mm) long and weighed 16 + 1⁄ 2 ounces (470 g), although the weight of production models varied from 16 to 18 ounces (450 to 510 g). Rare bayonet.The Pattern 1907 bayonet consisted of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a crossguard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a wooden grip usually of walnut secured to the tang by two screws. Very hard to find in nice condition since these are typically found heavily used. Metal scabbard with much of its blued finish remaining. Bright fullered blade with very light sharpening. Many of these bayonets were used by the Finnish Navy after the war and had a 4 or 5 digit serial number stamped on the end of the pommel. The scabbards have a small hole in the throat piece which allows the catch to lock in place. This bayonet differs from the Type 30 bayonet by having an additional release button similar to a Japanese NCO sword on top of the handle to keep the bayonet in the scabbard. The rifle was only made for 3 years before being replaced by the Type 38 Rifles in 1905. These were developed for the Special Navy Landing Forces who were still using the Type 22 Rifles at the time. The Type 35 bayonets were made at the Tokyo/Kokura (stacked cannonballs) arsenal in 1902.
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