British No9 Mk1 Bayonet with Scabbard by RSAF Enfield dated 1954

Here on offer is an issued British No9 Mk1 Bayonet with Scabbard by RSAF Enfield dated 1954.

This example has an excellent condition clip point, double grooved blade that retains its original finish, with some scabbard inserting scratch marks. It also displays the Army “crow’s foot”” mark near the ricasso.

The barrel fixing mechanism is in full working order and the outer finish retains most of its black finish. There is some loss on the highlighted edges on both sides.

It is stamped on one side with:

NO9Mk1
ED-54 (the E & D are superimposed)

Some history of the No9 Mk1 Bayonet:

The No9 Mk1 bayonet production started in 1947.
Approximately 200,00 No9 Mk1 bayonets were produced at the Royal Ordinance Factory, Poole, from 1947 to 1949.
The Poole bayonets are the earliest documented production of the No9 Mk1 bayonet. The pool’s maker mark is the letter “P” inside a circle, followed by the year of manufacture.
Production was transferred to the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield in 1949. 366,902 No.9 Mk1 bayonets were made at RSAF Enfield between 1949–1956, with an additional 10,000 produced in 1962.

The Enfield maker mark is a superimposed "ED", followed by a two-digit year of manufacture.

Therefore given the markings on this bayonet, it was made at RSAF Enfield in 1954.

The metal scabbard retains all of its black finish and is in mint condition, no dents or splits. Someone has hand painted “PW8” with red paint on one side of the scabbard, which could be the owners initials and regiment?

The blade itself is 7.9” (20cm) long and the whole bayonet including the fixing is 10.1” (25.6cm) long.

It weighs 475g.

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