A rare Trials X2 E1 Bayonet and scabbard. The bayonet is for a NATO 7.62mm FAL Rifle in particular the X8E1, Type A 1953-61. The bayonet has the F.N. 'elastique' design pommel and catch and has two flash hider prongs, 1.6" long projecting forward of the muzzle ring. It measures 12 3/4" overall. It has dark wood smooth grips secured with screw bolts. The grips have some service wear to be expected. It is stamped on the tang edge between the grips with 'X2 E1' and with a struck out number together with '11456'. The double edged blade is polished steel and measures 7 1/2" long. The scabbard is metal, painted black and on the mouthpiece it is stamped 'X1 E1' (See Page 256/7 of British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton). Price for this rare trials bayonet with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 9872

£495

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