1943 WW2 Australian P07 bayonet

Unfortunately proof of age is required by QLD law before I can post the bayonet in Australia. Feel free to email ([email protected]) or contact me via phone (0408025151). This is an original WW2 Australian Pattern 1907 (P07) bayonet, complete with its scabbard and leather frog. The bayonet and scabbard are both dated 1943, while the frog carries an earlier date of 1941. Despite its age, this bayonet presents well. There is no rust pitting, though it does bear some expected handling and service marks, which only add to its authenticity and character. Overall, it remains a solid and representative example of the type, carefully preserved as part of my personal collection. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was designed specifically for use with the Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle. This rifle, and its accompanying bayonet, were standard issue for Commonwealth forces throughout both World Wars. The long blade was intended for traditional bayonet fighting, a concept that was still seen as essential in the early 20th century. While many other Commonwealth nations eventually transitioned to the Lee-Enfield No.4 rifle and its corresponding shorter spike bayonet, Australia maintained production and use of the No.1 Mk III rifle well into the 1950s. As a result, the P07 bayonet continued to see service long after other nations had phased it out. Interestingly, a shortened version of the 1907 bayonet was later adapted for use with the Owen submachine gun, an iconic Australian firearm of the Second World War. This adaptation highlights the versatility of the original design and its importance within Australian military history. For collectors, this bayonet represents not only a piece of equipment but also a tangible link to Australia’s wartime heritage. Its markings, dates, and honest wear tell the story of a tool that was once carried by Australian soldiers during a defining era.