British ‘L1A3’ Bayonet Scabbard and Frog for the L1A1 SLR. BAYO 782. Bayonets

This is a British L1A3 bayonet for the L1A1 SLR (Self-loading rifle), scabbard and frog (see Skennerton’s book, British & Commonwealth Bayonets Book, pages 261 – B322). When the Self Loading Rifle (SLR) was introduced the British Army naturally introduced a bayonet to go with their new rifle. They seem to have been very happy with the clipped bowie shaped blade they had used with the No5 Bayonet, No 7 Bayonet and the No 9 Bayonet and mated this to a new crosspiece and pommel to fit the SLR. The bayonet was first adopted on the 31st December 1958. On this example the blade ricasso carries the number ‘F73’. It has the early waisted crossguard. The brass throated No5 MkI scabbard retains all of its black paint and has no major marks. This is contained in its immaculate green nylon webbing frog. A nice addition to any collection. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 782.