Canada, C.E.F. A Ross Rifle Bayonet, Mark II, Patent 1907, c. 1916

A Mark II, 1907 Patent, Ross Rifle Bayonet, measuring 408 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 255 mm long magnetic steel blade, demonstrating a modified, hand-ground tip with a very sharp blade. The ricasso is unmarked on the obverse and reverse, with an intact short quillion and full muzzle ring. The grip consists of two wedges of walnut-brown wood that are held together by a series of two horizontally-mounted screws. The grip itself is marked multiple times on both sides, but illegible. The pommel consists of a broken internal button-release system to attach and remove the bayonet from the tip of the Ross Rifle. The pommel is marked with the Canadian C-Broadarrow mark, with multiple numbers, as well as “Ross Rifle Co - Quebec - Patented 1907”. It includes a matching scabbard, constructed of brown leather with a reinforced metal throat and tip, and featuring a long integrated loop in the leather for threading through a belt. It is marked on both sides with indecipherable markings. Demonstrating signs of age and wear, in overall better than very fine condition.