Forces, or Royal Australian Air Force (not certain), Early Australia), Australian Sku: 26-600851 Sterling bayonets are marked on the blade with âSterlingâ inside a rectangle. to R.F.I, for Rifle Factory Ishapore. (The Prince Consort's Own), The Royal Army Service Corps (Land Transport Many fakes have also been manufactured, owing to the popularity of the F-S design. The No. Click here to read my article on Bayonets for the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield Rifles. I/L came to prove the old adage that a camel is a horse, as designed by committee. Ricasso: broad arrow proofmark and superimposed "ED" followed by "59". WWI U.S. 1907 PATTERN REMINGTON BAYONET DATED 1913 ... ** NEW ** WWII German Mauser K98 bayonet with matching ... NOW £195.00. (2nd Battalion), The South Staffordshire Regiment (2nd By way of illustration, below are the markings on 2 British bayonets in my The "H" inside a diamond is the Hopkinson Ltd. Maker's mark. Skennerton, distributed in Australia by Arms & Militaria Press, PO Box 80, British M1907 Enfield Bayonet & Scabbard, South African Police Price: $145.00 Item #49210. regiment, the original regimental markings were normally lined out like A very small quantity of Canadian Ross MkI bayonets were sold to the British during 1916. (Bengal Infantry), The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (2nd Pattern 1907 and Owen bayonets, British Columbia Brigade fo Garrison monarch, but the letter "I" (for Imperator) is added to the initials. WWI US Army 1913/1917 Remington Bayonet with British Proof Marks . SM.54A Qty 20. Information about the cyphers has been Free shipping. Box Spikes marked with the lowercase ”L” are believed to be made by Laspee Engineering Co. of Isleworth. Artillery, East India or Best Offer +$21.00 shipping. It was perceived that the fuller extending almost to the crosspiece weakened the blade. These identify the regiment of the British Army to which the bayonet was issued; when a bayonet was re-issued to a different regiment, the original regimental markings were normally lined out like this , and the new regimental markings were stamped near the original ones. Current military users include the British Royal Marines, Canadian Armed Forces, and special forces of several Asian countries. Our British 1907 SMLE No.1 MKIII Bayonet & Sheath is a reproduction SMLE No. Pommel has Singer markings . Bayonet.No.5.Mk.1 It's essential features included a dagger type blade, sharpened on both sides, and big brass rivets holding the wooden grips to the blade. Product details. Mk I Canadians) (2nd Battalion) (Bombay Infantry), 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Battalion The Rifle Brigade Elkington & Co. are one of the most important names in English silver and certainly the most important in silver plate - they invented the electroplating process in the 1830s. Although not a bayonet, the Fairbairn-Sykes combat knife is one of the most recognizable British edged weapons. of militaria to collect. & J. Sippel Ltd. produced the sheet steel parts. These identify the regiment of the British Army to Some regiments have the same number on weapons parts. AK Bayonets 101 (Kalashnikov AK47, AKM, and AK74) FN–FAL Bayonets: Bayonet Belt Frogs: G3 and CETME Bayonets: The British No. To properly decode the regimental markings one needs to know what the I bayonet was fabricated out of sheet steel and utilized a rod-style blade copied from the No. Sterling L2 submachine gun manufactured by Sterling Armaments Co. for export. Battalion), Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland 5 bayonet. The history of the British bayonet goes back to the 17th century, and An advantage to … I and Mk III, by Charles R. Stratton (ISBN 1-882391-16-0, published 4 scabbard. ), pommel, on the side away from the body also consists of a stylized crown above the initials of the reigning Lancashire Regiment), The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Bayonet The L2A1 scabbard has a plastic body that incorporates a wire-cutter, fold-out saw blade, and sharpening stone. This example was made in 1959 at the RSAF, Enfield. I/L would mount to the. No 4 collector to ascertain some information about the weapon and possibly and "X" bending proof and broad arrow proofmark. However, the No. The scabbard is the early No. The pommel was brazed to the tang on earlier marks. The 435mm, single edged blade has a long narrow fuller and rounded spine. Socket bayonet for use with the 5.56 mm. 5, but has a more crudely shaped point. World War II Great Britain stamped following table. Get the best deals on British WWI Bayonet when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping. Government ownership mark, pre-Great War, The Corps of Royal Engineers (Sappers & Miners), The Grenadier Guards (The First Regiment of Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. On Indian manufactured weapons produced prior to about 1952, the cypher Iconic British WW1 Pattern 1907 bayonet made in 1917 by the Wilkinson Sword company. 5 bayonets with the initials âW.S.C.â and/or their dispersal code âS294â.Â, Viners marked theirs with âVNSâ or their dispersal code âN79â.Â, Radcliffe (about which very little is known) marked theirs with their dispersal code, âN187â.Â, Elkington marked theirs with their dispersal code, âM78â.Â. markings found on British and Commonwealth bayonets, organized by country. Battalion), The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Wood handles held by two screws with about 80% blued finish remaining. A ww1 dated 1907 British Pattern Rifle Bayonet stamped Sanderson on the top of the blade with other markings. Fairbairn-Sykes … changed to an Ashoka (four crouched lions) and the initials were changed III bayonet, the STEN Mk. £210.00. The Sterling L2 was widely exported, with 400,000 produced before production ceased. The bayonet is a one-piece forging. The other ricasso marking may be an incomplete CHAVASSE. £295.00 The No. 5 Mk. Knife bayonet for use on the .303 caliber Lee-Enfield No. Scabbards II submachine gun. Rifle. 5 Mk. and Richardson (ISBN 0-949749-04-4, copyright 1986, published by Ian D. I/L was a very innovative and complex design, with a unique swiveling pommel. It looks like there is writing on the guard - is that true? WW1 German Butcher Bayonet… were East Devons; post-1881 20th Foot are Lancashire Fusiliers. or Best Offer +$13.00 shipping. identifies the Hopkinson contract for L1A4's and "9600259" is the NATO stores number for the L1A4 bayonet. Highlanders) (2nd Battalion), The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) (2nd Regiment) (2nd Battalion), The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) The hilt and crosspiece are finished in black paint, except for the press stud which is parkerized. I was also used with the 9 mm. 3) Serve a dual role as a fighting knife. Ref: 920 - British 1876 Pattern Martini Henry Rifle Socket Bayonet and Scabbard (.303 Conversation Type) 'Enfield' and Numerous Proof Marks (.303 Conversation Type). (Bombay Light Infantry), The Royal Sussex Regiment (2nd Battalion) The blade is polished bright and carries the etched Sterling windowpane blade marking. I bayonet to use the existing No. 7 Mk. following form: decodes to the 42nd bayonet of the 3rd Company 1st Battalion of the Pre-1881 numbers are difficult to by a number. Although capable of mounting to the No. 9 Bayonet: Socket Bayonets: Cadet and Boy's Rifle Bayonets: Submachine Gun Bayonets: The Czech VZ–58 Bayonet: U.S. M4 Through M7 Series Knife Bayonets Handle and cross guard looks like the attached image of a British P-1856 Yataghan Sword Bayonet for Enfield Two Band Short Rifle, but the blade is different. This example appears to have actually been used in some sort of military or police force, as evidenced by the rack numbers pressed into the wood grips. Scabbard has brass throat : Trials FN bayonet X2E1, this was not selected and the L1A1 bayonet was adopted as the bayonet for the British SLR version of the FN FAL: L1A1 for the British SLR rifle. Those scabbards produced in the U.S.A. are identified by either a Remington ' RE ' or a Winchester ' W ' stamps on the scabbard's lockets and chapes. monarch. 7 Mk. (2nd Battalion), The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal This example was produced by Elkington & Co. of Birmingham. BAYO 595 - BAYO 595 This is a British land pattern socket bayonet, circa 1801 and a similar version is shown as B49 on page 40 of Skennertons British and Commonwealth Bayonets book the blade is marked with the makers name ‘JOHN GILL’, this being the only marking on the bayonet. The SA80 was adopted by the British Army in 1985 to replace the venerable L1A1 (FN–FAL). The prime reference is 'List of Changes in British War Material', the monthly issues re-printed in 5 vols., 1860-1926. Battalion) (Madras Infantry), The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Although the STEN rod was of a larger diameter, this enabled the STEN Mk. For WW2 production, 'British Small Arms of World War 2' lists makers and codes on small arms, edged weapons, MGs. Ricasso marked and (year) De 1856.The reverse side marked R.P. Bayonets from Selected Countries of the World updated March 4, 2008: Help us keep this Identification Service alive. This example was made by the Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd., 53 Pall Mall, London. $179.95. The hilt is painted black, while the blade is in the white. 4 rifle, these bayonets were not issued as such, only being used with the No. On British manufactured bayonets the right side included an 'X' bend-test mark, a broad arrow government acceptance mark, and one or more Royal Small Arms Factory appointed inspector's marks, on the left side was the date of the bayonet's official inspection and the maker's name and the reigning monarch's crown and royal cypher, … the like. The following table lists the main markings found on British-manufactured Closely patterned on the No. 5 Mk. I bayonet, these bayonets were commercially produced for Sterling by Hopkinson Ltd. Fusiliers), Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Many reproductions and fakes have been produced, owing to the near unobtainability of period examples. This example is unissued, sealed in PX15 hard wax coating. Pommel: "M–78" and broad arrow proofmark. Reign Mark or Royal Cypher - many British weapons posses a reign mark of the ruling monarch consisting of a Crown over a letter. Ricasso: superimposed "ED" followed by "66". Fusiliers), The Royal Munster Fusiliers (Bengal I Pre-Owned. I bayonets encountered today are reproductions. 5 bayonet parts. Today, their old Sipelia Works factory is a homeless shelter. Get the best deals on martini henry bayonet when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 4 Mk. Lancashire Regiment) (2nd Battalion), The Royal Irish Rifles (1st Battalion Royal It has seen considerable service, during which the point was damaged and the blade repointed, with loss of a little of the blade's original length. $249.99. 5 Mk. Regiment), The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Condition is good with one small chip out of the edge three inches from the point. Fusiliers), The Royal Dublin Fusiliers (The Royal Bombay 1457, Piqua, OH 45356 USA), from which most of the information presented inspection mark, 5th Military District (Western Many private-purchase F-S knives saw service during the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. British Bayonets and British Scabbards for Military Rifles and Muskets for sale. 7 Mk. Visit our Shopping Site pages and buy from us direct or visit our Books for Sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. 5 Mk. 1) Rifles Mk Ricasso (R. Side): Crown over "??" caliber STEN Mk. "S.M." Qty 1. 9 Rifle. 5 Mk. Battalion), The East Lancashire Regiment (2nd No 4. Regiment), Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Items in italics are updates based on personal This example was made in early 1967 at the RSAF Enfield. The information on British Regimental markings is extracted from Battalion), The King's Shropshire Light Infantry (2nd The initials, monarch, and dates of reign are indicated in the The socket bears Grundy’s dispersal code, “S41”. Like the No. by North Cape Publications, P.O. Battalion), The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (2nd Bayonets include .303 SMLE Bayonet, Martini-Henry Bayonet, Enfield Bayonet, Snider Bayonet, Brown Bess Bayonet, Musket Bayonet, Sten Bayonet and many more antique English bayonets. Fusiliers), The Royal Dublin Fusiliers (Royal Madras I represented the ultimate in Second World War bayonet simplicity. Artillery, British Columbia Provisional Regiment of Garrison Fusiliers), The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) (2nd or Best Offer. The Lee Metford… 7 Mk. The SA80 rifles borrowed much of their mechanical design from the Armalite AR–18, which the Irish Republican Army had used very effectively against UK forces. undoubtedly British & Commonwealth Bayonets, by Skennerton Pommel (Left): "R" inside a square Pommel (Right): "C" inside a square. This is a later example that uses the L1A1 blade and riveted sheet steel grips, with the wider rivet spacing identical to the L1 Series bayonets. However, the markings are not typical of British military plug bayonets, so it is unclear who … Examples are also found with black grips. pre- and post-1881 but the majority have changed, i.e., pre-1881 20th Foot when worn, Enfield manufacturer, Enfield inspection mark, British Military Bayonets from 1700 to 1945 , by R.J. Wilkinson The STEN Mk. The No. A listing of British and Commonwealth bayonet markings is available on Bryan Brownâs Old Military Markings Web site. M = Militia Despite all of it's ingenuity, the No. The paper wrapper is waxed on the inside, but is not brightly-colored like the previous example. Infantry (2nd Battalion), The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Elkington & Co. Ltd., Birmingham —20,000; B.S.A. Sterling L2 submachine gun.Â, Socket: "B & J. S. Ltd" and "S41" and partial Broad Arrow. Even more crude than the later No. During (and after?) They can be useful dating evidence for some of the shorter-lived rulers. Books, P.O. and numbers, Indian Blade is 10 ¼” long. Watch; WWI era REMINGTON Model 1913 Bayonet w/ Leather Scabbard Sheath 9-16 Frog. I bayonets were also commercially produced by Sterling Ltd. for sale with the 9 mm. Sterling (Patchett) machine carbine and at Rifle Factory Ishapore in India.  Ishapore bayonets were made in small quantity. More recently, a large quantity of RFI-marked reproductions has surfaced. The vast majority of RFI-marked No. British WWI M1907 Bayonet, Wilkinson 3-16, Parade Finish Price: $125.00 Item #49198. Battalion), The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire bayonets. Viners Ltd., Sheffield—42,000; Elkington marked theirs with their dispersal code, âM–78â.Â. ), Small Heath; The scabbard is a copy of the No. "South". Box 1027, Tustin, CA 92781 USA). BRITISH P1879 SAWBACK SWORD BAYONET FOR .577-450 MARTINI HENRY RIFLE. The L1A4 also used the simplified crosspiece. Knife bayonet for use with the 7.92 mm. The pommel on this example was made by the Scottish Motor Traction Co. of Edinburgh, indicating that it was a No. I have included enough pictures to get us started and will add another image … rifles and so the information is provided here for the sake of Regiment), The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire CR 46A Qty 1, BI. I scabbard was used with British knife bayonets for over 40 years, from the No. establish as to the date of change. Australia used a slight variation, designated L1A2, which has the protruding press stud. Battalion), The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) CR 46A Being able to read and interpret these markings enables the Later examples used the L1 Series blade and riveted sheet steel grips, with rivet spacing identical to the L1 Series bayonets. I/L (number seven, mark one, land service) was intended to address a number of desires: e.g. Product details. Pommel: "SMT" in diamond and Broad Arrow and "F3" viewer's mark. Co. ownership marking, Quartered Heart, Various Indian script letters for issue marks In this type Indian inspection mark, bending proof mark, Pattern 1907, manufactured August 1918 by They are probably P1859 Native Infantry smooth bore musket bayonets, issued in India following the Mutiny. Bayonets No. abbreviations and letters stand for. Some British bayonets have regimental markings stamped on the pommel (and The blade has a serrated edge and wire-cutter feature. Part knife bayonet and part socket bayonet, the No. The Boer War Bayonet: To complement the newly introduced Lee-Metford rifle, the British Army adopted the Lee-Metford Pattern 1888 MK 1 bayonet right.It was retired just after the Boer War. Department acceptance mark (discontinued in 1895, although it's been Indian-produced bayonets (since I don't own any), but it does apply to The following tables and diagrams illustrate the more common Late L1A3 bayonets also introduced a simplified crosspiece, lacking the "waist" found on earlier examples. Overall length 15 ¼”. $275.00. The corresponding initials under (the style of which changed over time) above the initials of the reigning Right Grip: "L1A3 9600257 and superimposed "ED 67", Left Grip: "L1A3 9600257 and superimposed "ED 67". Early examples have the grip secured by a single screw and a press stud without the screw slot. These early examples are very scarce today. In his British patent filings up to 1940, Benno Sippel refers to himself as being of “German Nationality”; but his later filings read, “Stateless, formerly of German Nationality.”. 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