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L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:21 pm
by 69chris
next on my little mission to collect all the usual extras im after a bayonet for a L1A1
if anyone has one kicking around they would rather have some cash for please give me a shout
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:41 pm
by dave_303
Not the bayonet itself, but I have the nylon bayonet frog for it
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:49 pm
by 69chris
hey Dave, hows things ?
- if i manage to find a bayonet ill give you a shout mate
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:47 am
by Oddbod
Will an Aussie one fit?
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:37 pm
by 69chris
Oddbod wrote:Will an Aussie one fit?
iv no idea bud.. cant imagine there would be much difference ??
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:13 pm
by dave_303
69chris wrote:Oddbod wrote:Will an Aussie one fit?
iv no idea bud.. cant imagine there would be much difference ??
It will fill, they are inch pattern rifles and were designed to be interchangeable due to Commonwealth operations (Ie. Malaya)
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:21 am
by 69chris
dave_303 wrote:69chris wrote:Oddbod wrote:Will an Aussie one fit?
iv no idea bud.. cant imagine there would be much difference ??
It will fill, they are inch pattern rifles and were designed to be interchangeable due to Commonwealth operations (Ie. Malaya)
Dave, iv no idea on these things
mine is based on a 1962 BSA rifle if that helps
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:18 am
by Oddbod
I'll dig out the Aussie one & take some photo's - complete with sheath.
Any idea on price?
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 10:02 am
by bnz41
100% will fit no problem... But you really do need a British one Chris
Price will depend alot on finish condition of the blade/metalwork. Oddbod...
Re: L1A1 bayonet wanted
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:36 pm
by 69chris
thanks guys,
a brit one would be nicer but as it'll just sit with the other odds and ends im gathering together i guess an aussie one will be ok
just started to collect woodwork for it now..........anyone got any spare ??