Help identify old bayonets

[Meatstick]

I’ve had these stored away for a while and never looked into what they were. Any knowledge would help. Thanks!

 

[Leadeye]

Not sure about the one on the left, but the one on the right looks like it belongs on an Enfield Mk3. WW1 vintage rifle and used extensively around the world. The one on the left has an L in a circle stamped on it. When I see this on old guns it tells me that it was proofed in Liege Belgium. It could also be made for French contract as for years Belgium made arms for anybody who had cash.

 

[Meatstick]

Not sure about the one on the left, but the one on the right looks like it belongs on an Enfield Mk3. WW1 vintage rifle and used extensively around the world. The one on the left has an L in a circle stamped on it. When I see this on old guns it tells me that it was proofed in Liege Belgium. It could also be made for French contract as for years Belgium made arms for anybody who had cash.

Thanks, after looking up the enfields I believe you are correct.

 

[Slow Hand]

Original French WWI Lebel M.1886 Nickel Handle Cruciform Épée Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

Original Item: Only One Available. Known affectionately as “Rosalie” to French troops, the M1886 was the French mainstay during WWI and many were still in service at the Fall of France in 1940. The Lebel also saw extensive use worldwide by native troops in the French colonies. The M1886...

www.ima-usa.com

this looks very similar to the one on the left.

 

[Slow Hand]

I have a WWI era SMLE bayo here. I’ll take some pics of it this afternoon to compare.

 

[Gaffer]

Left sure looks like a model 1886 Lebel.



http://www.bajonet.be/bajonetten/eng_frankrijk_1886.htm

 

[BigMoose]

Yep both identifications are correct.

 

[Slow Hand]

The right one seems to have less of a ‘belly’ on the grip part than seems common on Enfield bayonets. Also, all of that time period I remember seeing have had leather sheath bodies with metal tips and throats.

 

[Slow Hand]

This is one I sold awhile back but it’s a 1907 Wilkinson marked bayo from a 1918 Enfield. Several differences from the OP’s pic.