Thread: Interesting 1907 short bowie bayonet.

So, shortened 1907 bayonet, de rusted and now studying markings.

Left hilt:

MA
1907
[?] 41

Left tang:

L NR

Right hilt:

[broad arrow]

L [crossed sabres bend test mark] MA

Right tang:

[crossed sabres bend test mark]

Blade nicely shortened to just over 7" with a false 'Bowie' type edge some 2.5" inch long.

Hilts also have other pock marks which may or may not be Indian or Arabic. Wonder if it may be the earlier form of Indian arsenals shortened 1907 bayonets (vs later indian types 'born' short and with a square pommel). Or could be a more local adaptation.







Looking at the photos I now see the star with what looks like a central 'A' next to what I assume is the right tang bend test mark. Actually lots of imaginary letters different places.