Odd No. 5 Bayonet

[Flying10uk]

According to Ian Skennerton's book, pages 253 & 254, most commercial No5 bayonets did not have clearance holes in the pommel, although some examples had "witness marks" where the hole would have gone. It also states that wood, plastic and sheet metal grips have been observed retained by rivets or screws.

Why not take the grips off and see if the cross piece is pinned in position or welded and if there are any markings on the tang?

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[browningautorifle]

sheet metal grips

Peter spoke of refurbing a few like that, or examining them... It would make sense if FN was in the system by then...