British SMLE Pattern M1903 Bayonet

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Here's a WWI British Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Pattern 1903 Bayonet manufactured by Wilkinson. Most of the markings to the blade are clearly visible. The blade is a bright example with some age. The tip is perfect and the fits is great. The black leather scabbard shows wear. There are a few scuffs and age crazing. The two fittings are brass and have small hits and dents throughout. They are both stapled and to the obverse. The scabbard sits tightly against the crossguard. The hilt consists of a round steel press button and internal working spring, two piece wood grips with circular oil hole, secured by two steel screw bolts, steel crossguard with muzzle ring and short quillon. Pommel is numbered. The hilt is in the same condition as the scabbard. The wood grips have pressure marks throughout. I cannot see any marks to the crossguard. This appears to have been cleaned and polished at some point