Original WWII Australian P1907 SMLE Bayonet dated 1943 with Scabbard by H.C. Co. Ltd. Books & Films After the carbine was fired

After the carbine was fired

Barrel and action have gorgeous blueing

The Maynard tape worked well under controlled conditions

At Camp Polk

Original WWII Australian P1907 SMLE Bayonet dated 1943 with Scabbard by H.C. Co. Ltd. Books & Films After the carbine was firedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Recently purchased at a military auction, this is an interesting Australian manufactured P 1907 Bayonet for the No. 1 MkIII Enfield rifle, often called the SHT. LE, SMLE, S. M. L. E., "Smelly" etc. This example was produced in Australia during WWII, with an original blade length of 17 inches. The Japanese forces in the Pacific still used longer bayonets, so the British, like the U. S. forces, kept the longer