Bayonet help for a Mk V

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   Hi, I was recently gifted a 1923 Enfield Mk. V rifle from my father in law and would love to get a bayonet for it. There are a bunch of options on ebay. Any suggestions? Also need to know what pattern fits this rifle? 

Thanks for your help! 

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Bezerker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: January 23 2023 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bezerker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Bayonet help for a Mk V Posted: January 23 2023 at 8:54am
	Hi, I was recently gifted a 1923 Enfield Mk. V rifle from my father in law and would love to get a bayonet for it. There are a bunch of options on ebay. Any suggestions? Also need to know what pattern fits this rifle? Thanks for your help!
	Bezerker

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terrylee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 30 2014 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 647	Post Options Post Reply Quote terrylee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 23 2023 at 11:19pm
	Provided your rifle still has its nose-cap and bayonet lug, any Pattern 1907 should fit. However, to better match the rifle, I'd be inclined to go for one of British manufacture produced towards the end of WW I, ideally an Enfield.

Bezerker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: January 23 2023 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bezerker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 24 2023 at 4:28am
	Thank you, The pattern 1907's seem very long though, almost like short swords. I'd prefer something shorter 12"-18". Any suggestions?
	Bezerker

hoadie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: March 16 2006 Location: Niagara/Canada Status: Offline Points: 8660	Post Options Post Reply Quote hoadie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 24 2023 at 10:04am
	Are you looking to keep it "original"? If you are - then get the proper bayo.(Otherwise, why bother?)
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Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 5221	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 24 2023 at 10:09am
	1907 type is a sword bayonet; they are not too long. Looks great on the rifle!
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Bezerker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: January 23 2023 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bezerker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 24 2023 at 10:13am
	Thanks.....is 1907 type the only pattern that fits the Mk V?
	Bezerker

Bezerker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: January 23 2023 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bezerker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 24 2023 at 10:14am
	I'd like to keep it original but would prefer something shorter and more practical.
	Bezerker

terrylee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 30 2014 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 647	Post Options Post Reply Quote terrylee Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: January 24 2023 at 11:01am
	I fully agree with Hoadie. A Pat.1903 and one of the short Indian 07s should fit, but would likely be more expensive, most inappropriate and also undermine the credibility of an uncommon rifle..

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 16186	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: January 24 2023 at 2:32pm
	Yes the '07 is the only "correct" one. A chopped Indian 07 will fit & be handier, but incorrect.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Bezerker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: January 23 2023 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bezerker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 25 2023 at 10:33am
	Thanks everyone for your input. I was able to find a nice patter 1907 that was chopped down for use during WWII.
	Bezerker

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Offline Points: 13437	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: January 25 2023 at 2:07pm
	Dittos all of the above , the only correct version and only one that will fit is a P1907

terrylee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 30 2014 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 647	Post Options Post Reply Quote terrylee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 25 2023 at 9:41pm
	I rather doubt that SMLE Mk V Rifles were ever issued or used with "chopped down" bayonets. Perhaps you should exchange your rifle for an Ishapore No.1 Mk III*, but be careful that you are not killed in the rush!

lance Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: July 19 2011 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote lance Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: January 26 2023 at 1:50am
	Don't give up, Enfield made a short run of P1907 bayonets in 1922-1924. Very hard to find but were made at the same time as the SMLE Mk V

Bezerker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: January 23 2023 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bezerker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 26 2023 at 4:59am
	It's just a pattern 1907 that should fit my Mk V, it wasn't chopped specific for the Mk V. See pic
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Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 16186	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 26 2023 at 1:45pm
	I think you missed the point. No full length (17") bayonet was ever chopped for the MkV, thats rather the point, they all would have had the P'07 with the full length 17" blade. If you want both short(er) & "correct" maybe this? https://www.ima-usa.com/products/british-303-enfield-p1903-1st-model-smle-bayonet
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Offline Points: 13437	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 26 2023 at 9:43pm
	i think we have arrived at the truth ...you bought that didnt you ? thinking a mkV and a no5 should both have a specific bayonet , its why you need to read and ask here first , the no 5 has a specific bayonet , it only fits that rifle due to the muzzel fitting , but the mkV was a trials rifle in the evolution from the no1 rifles to the no4 , at that point in time the pattern 1907 was still the standard , its the only correct bayonet , all others that you might think and might fit will be incorrect , that said - do as you please , we dont mislead nor misstate here , ill add the P03 might fit but it was for an earlier rifle , and the indian shortened might fit but they were for a different rifle far later , neither would be correct , you can certainly have a historically incorrect pairing and claim it to be whatever you want but those of us that know will know