British Trials Pattern FN FAL X2E1 Bayonet & X1E1 Scabbard Made In Belgium. Bayonets

A British Trials Pattern FN FAL X2E1 Bayonet & X1E1 Scabbard Made In Belgium. Bayo 192 - Bayo 192

A rare British trials pattern X2 E1 bayonet and scabbard. This is the Belgium F.N. bayonet and usually carries both the X2 E1 designation and a serial number matching the rifle. However, a small number are known with just the X2 E1 mark and this is one of those. 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. It is stamped on the tang edge between the grips with 'X2 E1' . The double edged blade is polished steel and measures 8" long. The scabbard is metal, painted black and on the throat 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. Bayo 192

£325.00