British ‘L1A3’ B.S.A. Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog BAYO 171. Bayonets

This is a British L1A3 bayonet and scabbard (see Skennerton’s book, British & Commonwealth Bayonets Book, pages 261 – B322). The bayonet was first adopted on the 31st December 1958. The bayonet has a blackened pommel and cross guard with muzzle ring *some black paint missing revealing drab olive beneath. Both grips have the designation L1A3, NATO stores number 9600257 followed by the makers code ‘B’ (B.S.A.). The 8” drop point steel blade is single edged and has fullers. There are no visible marks on the blade. The bayonet has its original No5 MK II metal scabbard brass mouth piece and is fitted with an original webbing frog. The rear of the frog has stores codes and WD arrow. The price includes U.K. delivery. BAYO 171