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Type | Description | Blade Length |
Overall Length |
Muzzle |
Markings |
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No. 4 Mk. II* |
Spike bayonet for use with the .303 caliber Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifle. The No, 4 rifle saw extensive use during the Second World War and into the 1950s, when the Lee-Enfield was superceded by the FN-FAL assault rifle. In his book, Spirit of the Pike, Graham Priest notes that some No. 4 Mk. II* bayonets, made by Prince-Smith & Stells Ltd., Keighly have been noted with an arrow over "D" marking on the front of the socket. This symbol is similar to the Australian Defense Dept. ownership marking. It is believed that these may have been used by Australian units serving alongside the British Army, however, Australian issue of these bayonets has not been confirmed. Go to the No. 4 Spike Bayonets page.
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7.875 |
9.875 |
.595 |
Socket (left): only remnants visible " II* " and (broad arrow) Ledge: (broad arrow) over a partial "D" and what may be a partial “N56” inside an oval marking. |
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Owen Mk. I/I | Leather scabbard for the Owen Mk. I/I bayonet used with the Owen sub machinegun. For some reason, these scabbards are far more plentiful in the USA than the bayonets. |
n/a | 11.50 | n/a | Chape: "OA" Locket: "OA" |
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L1A2 | Knife bayonet for use on the L1A1 variant of the 7.62 NATO caliber FN-FAL assault rifle. This bayonet was also used on the 9 mm. F1 sub machinegun. These were manufactured 1957-1984 at Small Arms Factory, Lithgow, NSW. The Australian bayonet is distinguished from other L1 series bayonets by its rounded fuller, protruding press stud, and lack of markings. The Australian scabbard has a more pointed appearance than the British No. 5 scabbard.
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8.00 | 12.00 | .585 | None. |
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