Where to find No5 bayonet latch?

[NZShoota]

Anyone have any leads on parts suppliers for bayonet parts. I know where there is a No5 bayonet but unfortunately its missing the latch and spring etc. Thanks

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[old-smithy]

I think it is the same as the 1907

[NZShoota]

Thanks for that. I'll look into it

Just had a look at some photo's of them both on the net. Unfortunately the latches are different.

[old-smithy]

sorry was thinking of the press stud not the latch part whcih is completley different

[Peter Laidler]

NZ Shoota, exactly what do you mean by the 'latch' We still have some spares for the No5

[NZShoota]

Hi Peter, Looking at the exploded parts diagram in Ian Skennerton's SAIS Book on the No.5 Rifle,

The Parts that are missing are listed as

Bolt # BB 5871
Nut, bolt # BB5872
Spring, bolt # BB5873

Basically its the spring loaded "button assembly" that goes through the pommel and is pressed in order to mount and dismount the bayonet. Not the correct terminology but I hope you get the gist of what I'm after.

[Peter Laidler]

Got that. I think that there might be one or two on a dark and dusty shelf. PM me with your address