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The problem with this question is that there is no absolutely "correct" answer - it will always depend on the individual collector and the "period" of the rifles history they want to reflect.
If the...

The number on the pommel is the rifle serial number the bayonet was originally matched too, while the number stamped on the guard is the Military District 'ownership' mark, indicating issue in the...

Your bayonet is a German S98/05 'butcher' that was commonly used in WW1. It is 'double maker' marked, once by the producer, once by the finisher/retailer.
The L/H ricasso shows the maker mark Act....

So Peter, let us throw another 'curve ball' and see what the 'good book' has to say about this one.
Us simple "enthusiasts" just love to see a good theory appropriately challenged.!

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Thats an interesting coincidence considering the recent discussion concerning the SOS marking. Your bayonet is the exact same maker and date of manufacture as my example that I posted there.
Yours...

With respect to Peter and his comments regarding the SOS markings, I think we need to keep in mind the exact period we are talking here. These particular marks were being applied around 1910 when...

They did use the word 'original' in their maker logo.
Compare the example with the stamped ricasso in this link at http://www.germandaggers.com/makermarkimages/eickhorn180.jpg

From the description the bayonet just sounds like the standard Indian P1907 No.1 Mk.II* (with false edge)
The date stamped on it sounds about right. Maybe someone just used the wrong Mark stamp (ie....

Straightup from the markings I would say it is a repro, and just checked with my real one (dated 12-16) to make sure, and they definitely look wrong. The setup and the fonts are clearly different....

Tankhunter, I think you may be forgetting about Indian usage. They had plenty of these British made 07's and they made shortening and converting them into an art form, particularly during the WW2...

Going by the markings on the scabbard, it was made by the same manufacturer that made the US M1917 2nd type scabbard. Note the same GF in oval stamp in photo attached. The Indians were also...

Looks to be an original No.1 bayonet that has been converted into the profile of a No.5 (the 8 inch blade and the bowie style tip is pure No.5), probably a WW2 era conversion.
Could be an early...

I'm not saying that this is definitely a repro or not - its always very hard just going off the photos. I do know that reproductions are becoming an increasing problem for all collectors, and I think...

Has the original bayonet got the two rivets through the crossguard.? Can't quite make them out from the photos. They are easily visible on the example Mark1 has provided for comparison.

The timber grips are obviously wrong and I would also be suspicious of the grinding work over the mounting slot in the pommel. I've only got a couple of these and never seen one dated that year to...

For the period in question I expect you'd be looking for a unit that was involved in the Boer War. I've had a quick look and I believe Mounted Rifles would be closest to the mark, especially if you...

Are P88's by the maker Mole still able to be found in reasonable condition and at a reasonable price.? I'm still looking for a nice one to complete my set of Mk1,Pt.II. (already have the Efd, Wilk &...