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The legend has it that the number 7 was never put into general service becuse someone did not lock the swivel in place and when they fired a round it hit the edge of the crosspiece.
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11-20-2011 12:22 PM
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I would suspect it was more like cut backs at the end of the war,
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Just the production cost and general unserviceability/unreliability/maintenance costs of the No7 that saw its demise
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Thank You to Peter Laidler For This Useful Post:
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Thanks Peter, that is the best explanation I have ever heard about why the No. 7 bayonet was not seen in general service.
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Just the production cost and general unserviceability/unreliability/maintenance costs of the No7 that saw its demise
Got to be one of the longest serving Bayonets in the British Army Pete. STILL being caried a 'Dress' side arm with the Brigade of Guards Musicians. Although not an active combat role, it's 'still earning it's keep' so to speak!
I would imagine it's maintainance costs these days to be very modest in this cerimonial role! Ha,Ha!
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