For a RFI 7.62 SMLE, dated 1964...

[jjroth]

what would be correct bayonet to acquire? the WWI long blade or the WWII spike??
Thanks.

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[old-smithy]

they have completley different mounting systems. the SMLE takes a bayonet with a muzzle ring (although it dosnot go on th emuzzle but a lug below the muzzle) the Spike is for th eno4 rifle with a "bayonet" fitting on the front in the form of two lugs on the barrel. You would need any of the Indian 1907 pattern bayonets. Ideally for a refurb of that date which woudl be Indian Police you woudl want a 1907 with the Ashoka lion on it (and good luck in finding one of them)

TO see one have a look on my web site under India or the 1907 page