English L1A3 bayonet, first model by Enfield '61. (ABCN169)(K511)(JN63-3)
EN384 near MINT R2
Description
SLR, Semi-automatic rifle L1A1 Cal. 7.62. First model. Minty bright finished fullered Bowie type blade. First 1. cm blackened. Ricasso is marked: /I\ and Ð 61.(= ENFIELD 1961). Blackened pommel, riveted to the blade tang. /I\ and Ð and C on the pommel. T- type mortise slot. Crossguard with muzzle ring MRD 14.8 mm. and facing the blade marked with C and Ð and /I\.
Black sheet metal grips are riveted to the tang by two hollow rivets. Both grips are crisp NATO code marked: L1A3 9600257 Ð (= made by ENFIELD ).
Excellent and correct blackened steel No. 5 MK1 scabbard with round frog stud and a brass throat. No dents.
Comes with its Minty and correct green nylon SLR frog as found. No markings.
