An original No 7 MK 1 'L' bayonet with swivelling pommel made for the No 4 Rifle and MK V Sten Sub Machine Guns. The 'L' designation is for Land Service. It was only issued to the Guards and a few other selected units. It has a 8” blade (12.25" overall) with bowie knife style blade and deep fuller to both sides. The blade and black Tufnel grip are in great undamaged condition as is it's steel scabbard. The blade is stamped on the ricasso 'No 7 MK1/L' and on the other side "1948" and 'P' inside a circle (ROF, Poole). The black gripped versions are scarce and the ones from Poole Arsenal more so, as Poole only manufactured 30,000 in total of the No 7 out of a total production across all manufacturers of 330,000. The No 5 MK 2 with brass mouthpiece scabbard is in good condition. The khaki webbing frog is stamped in black ink on the reverse with "730 5070". A lovely condition No 7 with crisp markings and black grips. The price includes UK delivery. Bayo 250
£325.00