English L1A4 bayonet by Hopkinson with L3A1 experimental scabbard. (ABCN169-1)(K38)(JN63-2)
Semi-automatic rifle L1A1 Cal. 7.62 . Minty parkerized fullered Bowie type blade with long fuller. First 2 cm blackened. Ricasso is maker marked: H in a Diamant shape and dated 73 (=HOPKINSON SHEFFIELD 1973) Blackened pommel is riveted to the tang. L1A1 type crossguard (variation)with muzzle ring MRD 14.8. Blackened metal grips both riveted to the tang. Left grip is NATO code marked: L1A4 960002597 S.M. (S.M. = HOPKINSON SHEFFIELD)
Extremely rare and minty black plastic L3A1 experimental scabbard with plastic top mount and round frog stud (Ref: Ian Skennerton: Britisch & Commonwealth bayonets, Page 264. bottom. See last picture.)
Hard to find minty and super rare bayonet set!