Spike bayonet for use with the Lee-Enfield No. 4 .303 caliber rifles. These saw extensive use during WWII and into the 1950s, when the Lee-Enfield was superceded by the FN-FAL assault rifle.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 were used by Australian units serving alongside the British Army, however, Australian issue of these bayonets has not been confirmed.
7.875
9.875
.595
Socket (left): only remanants visible " II* " and (broad arrow)
Ledge: (broad arrow) over "D" and what may be a partial “N56” inside an oval marking.
Owen Mk. I / I
Shortened No. 1 leather scabbard for Owen Mk. I bayonet used with the Owen Submachinegun.
For some reason, these scabbards are more plentiful than the bayonets.
Chape: "OA"
Locket: "OA"
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 all other L1 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.
