Help Me Identify Old Bayonet

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FPrice
June 22, 2003, 04:12 PM
My mother-in-law gave me a few items, among which was this old bayonet. The pic is not very good but maybe someone can help identify it. The scabbard (metal( is inscribed on the end, "No. 4 MK 1".
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winstonsmith
June 22, 2003, 05:03 PM
the No.4 Mk. ! part makes it sound like an Enfield. Thus, it would go with the Lee Enfield No.4 Mk 1
Hkmp5sd
June 22, 2003, 05:08 PM
Yepper, Enfield.
http://www.bayo-hunter.com/mycollect/British6.jpg
FPrice
June 22, 2003, 06:24 PM
I kinda thought it might be English. All I am missing is the canvas carrying strap.

Any idea what dates these were made?
Dave Markowitz
June 22, 2003, 08:44 PM
Probably WW2 vintage. After the war the Brits went to the No.9 bayonet, which has a similar socket arrangement, but has a Bowie blade.
4v50 Gary
July 2, 2003, 07:49 PM
Isn't canvas thingy called a "frog?"
Sunray
July 4, 2003, 03:23 PM
Yep, it's a standard spike bayonet for a No 4. There are several variations of it. I think I have about 7 of them.
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