A bayonet based on the P-1907 bayonet was developed at this time as well, and was known as the P-1913. This went through several revisions until the 1913 Enfield was developed and put into trials. This led them to develop a similar rimless cartridge and a Mauser action based rifle to shoot it, the first version being developed in 1911. as the standard issue rifle for British Troops. During the Second Boer War, the British Army had been faced with expert Boer marksmen equipped with the Mauser Model 1895, in 7×57mm caliber. 303 Pattern 1914, was developed from the experimental Pattern 1913 Enfield, originally intended to replace the S.M.L.E. This really is a gem and ready to display.
The scabbard itself has markings stamped into the leather on the reverse, including a large W and British Broad Arrow. The bayonet comes complete in its original WW1 scabbard with 'Lozenge' shaped frog stud. The blade ricasso is marked 1913 / I -17 / W on one side of the blade and has various British Acceptance markings on the other. for the British Army's Pattern 1914 Enfield (P-14) Rifle. Near unissued, this is a P-1913 British WW1 bayonet made by WINCHESTER Arms Company in the U.S. This is rare, especially in this lovely very well preserved condition.
