L1A2 Bayonet

Accession Number REL35194.001
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
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.