1907 Bayonet unit identification

[Rucker]

Hello,
Looking for some assistance on identifying the unit markings on this hookie I have...it is marked "2 I.F." on the pommel. The only thing I'm coming up with is 2nd Batt. Irish Fusillers?



Thanks!

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[browningautorifle]

Possible, someone will be along in a minute to confirm or deny. How about some more pics of this one? Where'd you find this one?

[Rucker]

Possible, someone will be along in a minute to confirm or deny. How about some more pics of this one? Where'd you find this one?

I picked it up from a local collector/friend who has had it in his personal collection for many years. It is my first curved quillion 1907 and I am very happy with the condition. I really like the matching rack # on the scabbard. Looks like an Enfield made in 1910 without the clearing hole. Not sure where the scabbard fits into it's history...original or post WWI replacement?

Here are some additional pictures.

[CINDERS]

Queen Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusilieers) from Skennertons "The Broad Arrow."

[Rucker]

Perfect...many thanks.

[Flying10uk]

Queen Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusilieers) from Skennertons "The Broad Arrow."

Is this the best source for finding out about unit markings on 1907 bayonets or does anyone know of lists of markings elsewhere, perhaps online, please? Thanks.

[bigduke6]

F10, the book/pamphlet you need is: Instructions For Armourers (with amendments 1916) : APPENDIX IX - Marking of Arms - List III , as for online see link below, I use this as a guide plus other info I've gathered over the years.

forum member mike1967 has the above and has agreed to copy it at some point, he can't scan it as he would damage it so was going to take pictures.

http://oldmilitarymarkings.com/brit_bayo.html

[browningautorifle]

Looks like the correct scabbard for age, it has the teardrop frog stud. Looks very nice...

[Rucker]

Thanks...I saw a hookie last night on kijiji in your area(BC) without a scabbard going for $80! It was already snatched before I even had a chance to message the seller. Hopefully someone on the board was able to pick it up. Looked a little beat but, did look like the real thing.

[browningautorifle]

going for $80

I would be so wary out here, I saw one at the Calgary show that was spurious and one at the Chilliwack show. I told both vendors and when I returned later on a walkpast, they'd both gone. Both men acted curiously when I told them of concerns. I still don't know if they sold or were hidden for later. Knowing that they could be around here, I'd be very wary.