WW2 Australian No 1 Mk3 Lee Enfield Bayonet With Scabbard

The WW2 Australian No 1 Mk3 Lee Enfield Bayonet with Scabbard is a military-issued edged weapon designed for use with the Lee Enfield No 1 Mk3 rifle, which served as the standard-issue service rifle of Australian and Commonwealth forces during the Second World War. This bayonet features a single-edged, fullered steel blade typically measuring approximately 17 inches in overall length, with a blade length of around 12 inches. The hilt includes wooden grip panels secured by screw bolts and a steel pommel with a press-stud catch for secure attachment to the rifle. The accompanying scabbard is constructed of steel with a leather body and steel throat, designed to house and protect the bayonet when not in use. Australian-produced No 1 Mk3 bayonets are identifiable by manufacturer markings and additional inspection stamps found on the ricasso and scabbard components. This item reflects the standard equipment carried by Australian infantry throughout major campaigns in the Second World War.