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Australia L1A2 Bayonet & Scabbard - 1960

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Australia L1A2 Bayonet & Scabbard - 1960
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Australia L1A2 Bayonet & Scabbard - 1960

The L1A2 was produced at the Small Arms Factory, Lithgow, from 1958–1984.

The earliest L1A2 bayonets, such as this one, had the squared fuller like their British
and Canadian counterparts. Australia changed to the unique rounded fuller in 1960.
I had long thought the bayonet pictured above to be a Canadian C1, due to the
square fuller. However, L1A1 Collector and Researcher, Kevin Adams, pointed out
that the L1A2's assembly slot in the pommel is straight and the Canadian version is
T-shaped, as shown in this comparison image.

Australian L1A2 scabbard is somewhat more pointed than the British No. 5 Mk.

Condition of Bayonet & Scabbard is very good - RESERVE IS SET AT $75