Rare* British Trials Pattern FN FAL X2E1 Bayonet, X1E1 Scabbard Made In Belgium and Mills Equip. Co. Frog 1945 Dated. BAYO 192. Bayonet

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. This is a shortened X2 E1 experimental bayonet which has a blade length 10mm shorter than the 201mm blade. There are claims that this was merely a shorter version of the 1st pattern but Skennerton states that it is more likely that the points were broken off and were re ground. 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 1/4" overall. It has dark wood smooth grips secured with screw bolts. It is stamped on the tang edge between the grips with 'X2 E1 9642' . The double edged blade is polished steel and measures 7 1/2" long. The scabbard is metal and on the throat it is stamped 'X1 E1' (See Page 256/7 of British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton). It is complete with a green webbing frog by Mills Equipment Co and date stamped "1945". Price for this rare trials bayonet with scabbard includes UK delivery. BAYO 192.