Scarce* WWII British Lanchester S.M.G. Bayonet and Scabbard with R.A.F. Pattern Frog. BAYO 579. Bayonets

This is a nice ‘1907’ pattern bayonet manufactured by ‘Wilkinson Sword Company’ during WWII for use with the Lanchester SMG (The Lanchester is a submachine gun (SMG) manufactured by the Sterling Armaments Company between 1941 and 1945. It is a copy of the German MP28/II and was manufactured in two versions, Mk.1 and Mk.1*; the latter was a simplified version of the original Mk.1, with no fire selector and simplified sights. It was primarily used by the Royal Navy during the Second World War, and to a lesser extent by the Royal Air Force Regiment (for airfield protection). It was given the general designation of Lanchester after George Herbert Lanchester, who was charged with producing the weapon at the Sterling Armaments Company) and recognisable by the markings to the blade of Crown over G.R. 1907 5294 (Wilkinson Wartime Code) W.S.C. and 2 43 (Date of manufacture Feb. 1943). These bayonets were mainly used by the Royal Navy but also used in small numbers by the other services. This example carries R.A.F. stamped to the pommel and the No2 MkI scabbard with round frog stud is carried in a R.A.F. style webbing frog. The leather, stitching and metalwork are all in very good condition. See ‘British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Ian D. Skennerton, item B281 pages 230-231. This is a scarce bayonet particularly with R.A.F. regiment markings. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 579.