Enfield number 5 Mk 1 Bayonet help

[Cogburn]

You guys seem to be the source of knowledge for Enfield no5 bayonets.

Does anyone have the dimensions off the bayonet lug? All I need is the diameter of the round part, length of the round part and, distance from bore to the bottom. Trying to build one to correct dimensions in case I find the deal on the bayonet one day.

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[Seaspriter]

Does anyone have the dimensions off the bayonet lug? All I need is the diameter of the round part, length of the round part and, distance from bore to the bottom. Trying to build one to correct dimensions in case I find the deal on the bayonet one day.

1) diameter of the round part: .370"
2) length of the round part: .500"
3) distance BETWEEN BOTTOM OF BARREL to the bottom of Lug: .777"

Be sure to consult a picture closely -- there is a curved bevel at the rear and a incise cut on the front that will need to be duplicated. I'm imagining you have a Sporterized #5 that had its bayonet lug cut off but still has the base of the flash hider.

Good Luck

[Cogburn]

1) diameter of the round part: .370"
2) length of the round part: .500"
3) distance BETWEEN BOTTOM OF BARREL to the bottom of Lug: .777"

Be sure to consult a picture closely -- there is a curved bevel at the rear and a incise cut on the front that will need to be duplicated. I'm imagining you have a Sporterized #5 that had its bayonet lug cut off but still has the base of the flash hider.

Good Luck

Well, i knew that the had those cuts, but its nore really something easily measured, i figured I'd just have to file that away to fit the bayonet. Unless someone has the engineering drawing just laying around... Are the reproduction bayonets any good as a plain old knife? I've had a slight change of heart with that. I might be happier with a knife a can use and not feel bad about breaking.

[Seaspriter]

Are the reproduction bayonets any good as a plain old knife?

I fitted one of the reproductions bayonets (~$60) from India, and the quality is pretty good.

[Cogburn]

1) diameter of the round part: .370"
2) length of the round part: .500"
3) distance BETWEEN BOTTOM OF BARREL to the bottom of Lug: .777"

Be sure to consult a picture closely -- there is a curved bevel at the rear and a incise cut on the front that will need to be duplicated. I'm imagining you have a Sporterized #5 that had its bayonet lug cut off but still has the base of the flash hider.

Good Luck

Oops i forgot to ask one dimension, the width of the flat section above the round. I'm guessing .25" that one is probably a lot less critical. My project is more along the lines of, " my rifle didn't come with a bayonet lug, so I'm adding the coolest bayonet i can find. the no 5's bayonet, is for sure the coolest, and the L1A1 bayonet's ring is too small.