No.5 Jungle Carbine Bayonet with Scabbard. Replica

* No.5 Jungle Carbine Bayonet with Scabbard. Replica *

This 203mm bayonet has a single edge and long single fuller below the rounded spine and blackened blade. The initials R.F.I are marked on the hilt.

The No.5 Lee-Enfield rifle had a shorter barrel and was lighter in weight, purposely made for European airborne troops in World War 11. Despite its initial purpose, the No.5 carbine saw most of its service in post war colonial conflicts earning it the nickname “Jungle Carbine”. The bayonet was a blade which marked a return of the British Army to using blade type bayonets like the Pattern 1907 bayonet instead of socket bayonets such as the No. 4 Bayonets used on the No. 4 Lee-Enfield. Production of the No.5 bayonet began in March 1944 and finished in December 1947.

* Condition *

This is in pristine condition. The wrap around wooden grip is in excellent condition and is held tightly in place by two screws. The beaked pommel and cross guard are in great condition. The press stud is in perfect working condition. The bayonet is complete with scabbard with black finish. The bayonet sheaths and draws smoothly.

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