The 1907 bayonet was designed to be used with the short magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle.
This particular pattern 1907 bayonet has the hook quillon removed, A modification officially approved on October 29th, 1913.
This example is in excellent condition, retaining most of its original blueing. The wooden grips are held in place by two screw bolts and show minimal wear. The upper hilt features a functional spring loaded rifle catch, with markings are present, including “1.D.W” “409”. The number “409” is also marked on the throat of the scabbard. Earlier versions of these bayonets had hooked quillons, designed to catch and trap an enemy’s bayonet. This feature was later deemed impractical and replaced with a more simplified design, as seen here.

The blade measures 17inches, has been neatly sharpened and is in good condition with lots of markings on the ricasso, including makers name “Sanderson”.
The scabbard is in great shape with all its stitching intact and free of any indentations in the leather. There are some markings on the leather, but its very faint and I’m unable to read them.
A very nice 1907 bayonet.