Enfield number 5 Mk 1 Bayonet help

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Alas even the Freddie Kruger of poats must come to an end. I do need to breath one bit of life back in with a question. Will shortened P1907 screws work on the scales? One of mine is short.

[Aragorn243]

You should have one handy you can try out.

As for myself, I didn't buy hardly any bayonets in nearly a year. In the last month I've picked up a dozen. I need to stop watching ebay for a while.

[Peter Laidler]

I suppose shortened patt 07 screws will work but they're dimensionally totally wrong. But if you are short of a correct one/pair, PM me.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Finally got a couple of photos to upload. Plus one for my friend across the pond.

[Aragorn243]

Did you try switching the screws?

[Peter Laidler]

That bayonet would be an ideal candidate for another refurbishment project for the forum. What about stripping it and scabbard, loosely assemble bayonet catch (less spring) and grip screws and let Brian at BDL bead blast, phosphate and paint to UK MoD spec. Can guarantee that it'll come back like new. It's the SMALL projects that get BIG results

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Did you try switching the screws?

Good thought Yep still short.

[Peter Laidler]

Don't fret....... New set in the post

[Lobo RSA]

Hi all Having read all this tonight I am in a state as I am now not sure my No.5 is the Real thing????Attachment 71539

[Peter Laidler]

What ain't you sure about Lobo? Looks right to me. The acid test is to see that it fits onto a No5/L2A3. It certainly looks well worn, used and old - in a way that's difficult for the Indian repro machine to replicate. Although never say never!