Khaki Posted 11 September , 2013 Share Posted 11 September , 2013 I am looking at a Wilkinson (1918) bayonet original length atc but with the first four inches (approx) given a professional looking false edge (very sharp) I have seen something similar on shortened bayonets done I believe in India, however I have never seen it done on a full length 1907 blade. When was this done, WW2??. When I first saw it I was 'put off' but the more I looked at it and how well it was done, it actually looks quite good, could one consider this a collectible variant? thoughts please khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calibre792x57.y Posted 11 September , 2013 Share Posted 11 September , 2013 This is a known modification which can not only be found on R.F.I. manufactured bayonets but which also appeared on Australian issued bayonets in 1944 and which was performed by AEME workshops in the rear echelon. The normal length of false edge created is two to three and a half inches. It is said that this improved it effectiveness when used as a dagger. - SW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 11 September , 2013 Author Share Posted 11 September , 2013 Thanks Sommewalker, excellent feedback, you are right on the money with the Australian ID, the guard it is marked D(broad arrow)D with a numeral 2 under the arrow, I think this has something to do with Australian Military Districts?. I now own the bayonet and although it is a WW2 modification of a Great War model I am not too disappointed. thanks khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calibre792x57.y Posted 11 September , 2013 Share Posted 11 September , 2013 Thanks Sommewalker, excellent feedback, you are right on the money with the Australian ID, the guard it is marked D(broad arrow)D with a numeral 2 under the arrow, I think this has something to do with Australian Military Districts?. I now own the bayonet and although it is a WW2 modification of a Great War model I am not too disappointed. thanks khaki D(Broad Arrow)D is the Australian Department of Defence mark. The figure 2 is likely to be the Second Military District (New South Wales). Sounds like a nice find. Cheers - SW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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