L1A2 Bayonet & Scabbard Accession Number: REL/13807

Description

The L1A2 bayonet features a single edge Bowie style blade with twin fullers. The blade is made from carbon steel and has a one piece crossguard with a barrel ring attached. A muzzle ring and mortise slot secures to the muzzle and sword bar of rifle. The grips are sheet steel, secured by two rivets which are recessed well into the grips. The beak shaped pommel has the press stud protruding from the left side, with a spiral return spring inside the pommel and a small securing screw located at the beak of the pommel below the mortise slot. The finish is matt black except for the polished blade. The steel scabbard is blackened and has a gunmetal mouthpiece secured by a screw. The frog stud is circular and a small drainage hole is found at the end of the scabbard.

Contextual Description

The L1A2 bayonet was issued with the L1A1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR) to the Australian Army from 1958 until replaced by the Steyr F 88 bayonet from 1988 onwards. The L1A2 bayonet was also issued with the F1 submachine gun. This bayonet was unnissued.

Details

Accession Number
REL/13807
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Physical Description
Material: Steel
Measurement
Scabbard length: 319 mm
Date Made
Unknown
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery, Ramp
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

Conflicts

Tags

Accession REL/13807

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