Help Identifying P1907 Bayonet

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   he!!o. I acquired this bayonet to go with my 1916 B.S.A. No I MkIII* that has much of the green protective paint remaining. 
This bayonet is made by Enfield in 1919 I believe. It has the remnants of black paint/Suncorite on the pommel. I believe both the rifle and bayonet indicate WW2 service, possibly in tropical climates die to the Green and black paint. Am I correct? Does the W on tbe scabbard mean Winchester?

 Can anyone advise and can anyone identify the markings on the frog?

Photos are at the link below.

Thank you!

https://imgur.com/a/f90KVMF

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artyldr01 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: February 08 2013 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote artyldr01 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Help Identifying P1907 Bayonet Posted: September 21 2025 at 2:38pm
	he!!o. I acquired this bayonet to go with my 1916 B.S.A. No I MkIII* that has much of the green protective paint remaining. This bayonet is made by Enfield in 1919 I believe. It has the remnants of black paint/Suncorite on the pommel. I believe both the rifle and bayonet indicate WW2 service, possibly in tropical climates die to the Green and black paint. Am I correct? Does the W on tbe scabbard mean Winchester? Can anyone advise and can anyone identify the markings on the frog? Photos are at the link below. Thank you! https://imgur.com/a/f90KVMF
	Niels US Army

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: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 21 2025 at 4:40pm
	I think you have a little confusion here about paints. "Suncorite" was the hard stove enameled black finish on later rifles. The green paint was a field-expedient contingency to reduce corrosion particularly under the wood-line. I've never heard of it being used on bayonets. They were usually blued. The green/tan/Khaki whatever paint seems to be whatever was available at a low level when the order was received to replace the carbolated petroleum jelly that was "issue" at the time.
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artyldr01 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: February 08 2013 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote artyldr01 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 21 2025 at 4:51pm
	Tha k you for the education!
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	Winchester didn’t make scabbards The W if I remember correctly means Waxed - kind of like water proofing

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: 16997	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 21 2025 at 5:35pm
	the round stup on the scabbard makes it correct vintage for the blade , the clearing hole just ahead of the latch button indicates your probably correct in the 1919 date as well , rifle may well have seen service in both world wars if nothing else other than home guard but after dunkirk most anything serviceable was pressed into service , the bayonet probably only WWII , both look like nice pieces and much like you i had bayonets for all my rifles in my collection that would accept them , i do have a trainer or two that dont , congrats

artyldr01 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: February 08 2013 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote artyldr01 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 21 2025 at 8:13pm
	Thank you for the knowledge on the W and vintage. Any ideas in the frog manufacturer or date?
	Niels US Army

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	Having a hard time on the frog, date looks like 1945 & stores number being a late-war feature goes along with that. Will have to check my references when I get home from work.

DisasterDog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 21 2025 Location: Brewery Status: Offline Points: 256	Post Options Post Reply Quote DisasterDog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 24 2025 at 8:35am
	C&H? Campbell & Heeps, Victoria? Not really sure, that presumes I’ve got the date right, could also be 1954 some European country. Australia never made a universal frog with a hole in the tape for a No.4 scabbard. While your P1907 is through the tape itself, rather than between them, it doesn’t appear reinforced so may just be ersatz. Probably need to do a deeper dive, but my time is limited so this is the best I’ve got so far.

artyldr01 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: February 08 2013 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote artyldr01 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 24 2025 at 9:20am
	Thank you all for the help!
	Niels US Army