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shamu - no one would consider that correct but you are right the 1800s bayonet will fit the 1920s rifle ,
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Bezerker
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It is a p1907 just modified for use in WW2. The Mk V was a trial rifle but they were issued for use after Dunkirk when the British Army lost a tremendous amount of firearms. So in my opinion it is historically correct as it it part of the history of this particular bayonet due to the circumstances of the time.
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If I said anything inaccurate about the Mk V please enlighten me.
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Shamu
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Oh you didn't. The bayonet is the issue, not the rifle. That's fine. Most of the chopped bayonets were chopped in India, not the UK, so it would be "right" for an Indian rifle though.
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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thanks shamu , i was about to say it differently , it is not correct ,
in other words - do whatever you want , we gave you the correct info , im starting to think this thread is a hoax intended to instigate a bit of trouble here and im not playing anymore ,
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The bayonet issued for use with the MkV trials rifle was a Pattern 07, no ifs ands or butts. If any were issued to troops to go to war with, they would have got a 1907 bayonet to play with. So if you really have a MKV trials rifle, then you really need a 1907 bayonet. A 1920`s made if you can find one. You should post some pics of your rifle for all of us to enjoy and drool over.
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Understood and agree totally. I've never claimed otherwise. The P1907 bayonet is what I got. It may not be "correct" due to it being chopped but its still pretty cool and a part of history. Here are pics of my rifle. I understand the Mk V is a pretty rare rifle and I'm excited to have it. I believe the insignia marking on the butt is not original. Looks like someone put an reproduction one in. Not even sure what the correct one would be for the Mk V and I'm sure it's pretty hard to find one.
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Shamu
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Oh man what did they gouge the stock out with to do that! What a crying shame. If you believe its not original anyway, I'd be looking for a nicer one that "Willard" didn't chew on!
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Yes they really butchered it. Other than that the rifle is excellent condition.
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Here is another. Note no marking on the butt-disc. Being a trials rifle I suspect this to be the norm. |
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i also suspect that terry , by tye time these were issued under duress after dunkirk the marking discs were no longer the norm but a lot of buttstocks still had the hole
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Shamu
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Yes its a shame when the rest is so nice. Were the trials rifle a No1 butt stock, a No4 butt stock or something else? |
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Shamu
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I'd just get a replacement for the replacement!
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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