Accession Number | REL35194.001 |
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Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Edged weapon or club |
Physical description | Steel |
Maker |
Small Arms Factory, Lithgow |
Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Lithgow |
Date made | c 1970 |
Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Period 1960-1969 Vietnam, 1962-1975 Period 1980-1989 |
L1A2 Bayonet
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. The metal grips are attached by two cross studs which go through the tang of the blade. There is a bird beak pommel which has a spring loaded metal press stud designed to lock the knife to the bayonet lug. The blade has a satin blued finish. There are no markings on the blade.
History / Summary
The L1A2 bayonet was the standard bayonet used by the Australian Army on the L1A1 rifle and the F1 submachine gun during the 1960/80 period.