| Accession Number | REL/19018 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Nylon, Steel |
| Maker |
Small Arms Factory, Lithgow |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Lithgow |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Period 1960-1969 Period 1980-1989 |
L1A2 Bayonet & Scabbard
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. This Australian manufactured L1A2 bayonet has the rare experimental green nylon scabbard.
History / Summary
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 Australian manufactured L1A2 bayonet has the rare experimental green nylon scabbard. Bayonet probably made at Lithgow.