Canadian trials X2 E1 bayonet (ABCN224)(K50)(JN0)

Belgian FN FAL rifle, 7.62 mm NATO. Low serial number: 1001 stamped on the right side of the pommel. Minty bright finished blade with large false edge. First 35 mm are darkened. Excellent dark wooden grips secured to the blade tang with two screw bolts and washers. Underneath of the blade tang is marked:  X2  E1. Parkerized pommel and catch with small ring. Parkerized crossguard and a muzzle ring with a 2 prongs flash hider. MRD 15 mm.
Excellent unmarked blackened steel scabbard with no dents.

In 1954 Canada ordered a small number (2.000 only!) Belgian FAL rifles and bayonets for field trials.  These trials bayonets are all numbered X2 E1 on the blade tang and a low serial number on the right side of the pommel. British trials bayonets are marked: X2 E1 followed by the serial number underneath the blade tang.

Seldom found Canadian X2 E1 trials bayonet in a great condition.! Less often seen than the British version.

For reference also see: Ian Skennerton: Bayonets of the Commonwealth page 308