1907 Bayonet question

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I was recently given a Sanderson 1907 pattern bayonet. It is dated 4-8. From the research I have done, this should not have a clean-out hole in the pommel but it does. Is there any explanation for this hole? Thanks in advance,

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kennethg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May 11 2019 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote kennethg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1907 Bayonet question Posted: May 11 2019 at 1:02pm
	I was recently given a Sanderson 1907 pattern bayonet. It is dated 4-8. From the research I have done, this should not have a clean-out hole in the pommel but it does. Is there any explanation for this hole? Thanks in advance,
	Ken

terrylee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 30 2014 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 942	Post Options Post Reply Quote terrylee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 12 2019 at 5:05am
	If dated 1908, it would have originally been a hooked quillion without the clearing hole. When these bayonets later had the hook removed, they were also updated by drilling the hole.

kennethg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May 11 2019 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote kennethg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 12 2019 at 9:48am
	Thank you for this info.
	Ken

Sarge Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: April 20 2013 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 495	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sarge Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 23 2019 at 2:42am
	Wow...That was painless!!
	This is MY rifle, there are many like, but this one... is MINE!

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Online Points: 16997	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 23 2019 at 7:31pm
	and as accurate as you will ever see , thanks terry lee , always nice when the answers get there before i even see the questions ,