English No.5 MK1 bayonet, 2nd model bayonet by W.S.C. (ABCN160-1)(K34)(JN62-2)

British .303 No.5 Jungle carbine MK1 and MK2. Excellent bright finished fullered Bowie type blade. First 1.0 cm blackened. British makers trademark: W.S.C. (= WILKINSON SWORD COMPANY ) and its dispersal code: S 294  crisp on the ricasso. Bend test mark, /I\ and an unreadable marking on the reverse side. Blackened pommel with circular mortise slot and clearance hole. Excellent wrap around 2 parts wooden grip secured by two screw bolts. Blackened crossguard with muzzle ring: MRD 22 mm
Excellent blackened early dents free MK1 scabbard.
Comes with its minty lightweight jungle green webbing belt frog, proofed for wear in the Far East. Two loops on one site and a retaining loop. Eyelet for No. 4 bayonet.  Reverse side is stamped: M. W. & S. Ltd. 1946 /I\ (= M. Wright & Sons. Ltd. 1946), /I\  over  AF 0261.

These frogs were not delivered before the end of the war and used in Java, Korea, Maylaya, Kenya and minor wars in the East.

Not a copy but a beautiful genuine near MINT set!.