MilSurp
01-22-2013, 05:29
I've just picked up an Australian L1A1 (SLR) bayonet without any markings as normal.
It appears unissued with the usual parkerised / phosphate finish.
However on the back of the scabbard, at the bottom an inch up from the tip, in the middle, is a very small cross that has been stamped faintly. It looks like a miniature of the bend test cross (acceptance stamp) found on SMLE patt.1907 bayonets.
Any thoughts?
I've never seen it before.
Unfortunately I seem technically challenged posting pics from an iPad.
Cheers,
M.
It appears unissued with the usual parkerised / phosphate finish.
However on the back of the scabbard, at the bottom an inch up from the tip, in the middle, is a very small cross that has been stamped faintly. It looks like a miniature of the bend test cross (acceptance stamp) found on SMLE patt.1907 bayonets.
Any thoughts?
I've never seen it before.
Unfortunately I seem technically challenged posting pics from an iPad.
Cheers,
M.