Canadian Forces FN C1 Bayonet With Scabbard and Frog Dated 1957

The Canadian Forces FN C1 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog, dated 1957, is a military-issued edged weapon designed for use with the Canadian FN C1 rifle, a variant of the FN FAL adopted by the Canadian Army in the mid-20th century. This bayonet features a single-edged steel blade measuring approximately 7.8 inches (20 cm) in length, with a spear-point profile optimized for utility and combat tasks. The hilt is equipped with a two-piece checkered black grip and a release catch for secure attachment to the rifle’s muzzle. The included steel scabbard offers protection for the blade during storage and transport, and is fitted with a standard-issue canvas frog for attachment to load-bearing equipment or belts. Dated 1957, this example reflects the early period of adoption within the Canadian Forces. Bayonets from this period were standard issue and are valued by collectors as representative examples of Canadian military equipment from the postwar era.