References are to:

British and Commonwealth Bayonets (BCB) by Ian Skennerton and Bob Richardson, Arms & Militaria Press, 1986. and to The Spirit of the Pike (Spirit) by Graham Priest, Uppem Publications, 2003.

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No.4 'SPIKE' BAYONETS

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The following list are all items drawn from my own collection, accumulated over many years. Most have features not commonly found, such as unit markings, makers names, production finishes etc. Detailed images accompany in each individual listing below.

The in-house newspaper 'Fore Sight' of Small Arms Ltd., Longbranch Canada, who produced Mk. II bayonet, some destined for New Zealand, provides an interesting perspective of wartime manufacturing here

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#400 - A Parkerised No.4 MkII, including scabbard, both heavily coated creating a dull phosphated finish. The socket stamped with Longbranch logo, and a rifle serial number. Referenced 'Spirit of the Pike' page 337. The Mk. I scabbard body stamped with D over arrow.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
US$45.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #400

 

#m309 - An excellent, unissued examples of a 1945 dated Skeleton Assault Jerkin, with accommodation for a No. 4 bayonet. Referenced in detail on page 253 of 'Spirit of the Pike'.
Very Good condition
Spirit - page 253
US$390.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #m309

 

#404 - A No.4 Mk II bayonet by Singer Manufacturing . Left socket: N67 No4 Mk II. No scabbard.
Good condition
BCB - B267
US$20.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #404

 

#617 - A Canadian made No.4 Mk. II bayonet. Socket clearly stamped with Longbranch logo and Canadian ownership mark. Mk. I scabbard with frogstud stamped R De M (Le Rgt de Maisonneuve or Montmagny). Complete with scarce small white leather frog.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
Spirit - plate 14.93
US$95.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #617

 

#623 - A pristine example of a No. 4 Mk. II* by BEC, and stamped accordingly on the socket. Complete with Mk. I scabbard.
Very Good condition
BCB - B268
US$45.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #623

 

#642 - A Canadian Longbranch No.4 MkII. Left socket with Longbranch logo and Canadian ownership mark.
Good condition
BCB - B267
US$20.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #642

 

#109 - A No.4 MkII* by Prince-Smith & Stells Ltd. Socket face stamped N56 dispersal code and D/arrow. Complete with Mk.3 scabbard.
Very Good condition
BCB - B268
US$55.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #109

 

#688 - A No.4 Mk. II bayonet by Singer, socket stamped with rifle serial number. Complete with Mk. I scabbard, the frogstud stamped O.T.C. 581 as issued to Officer Training Corps.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
US$45.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #688

 

#wrap - A No.4 Mk. III scabbard. Unopened, paper wrapped Canadian ‘Scabbard, Bayonet, No.4 Mk.3 (plastic body)’. See Spirit of the Pike, plate A5.28.
Very Good condition
US$35.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: wrap

 

#697 - A Canadian No.4 MkII. The left socket is stamped with the pattern designation, the Canadian ownership mark, and the Longbranch logo. The right socket stamped R.C.R. - Royal Canadian Rifles. A fine Korean War issue example of this iconic bayonet. Complete with Canadian made Mk. I scabbard stamped with Canadian ownership mark, and % inspection mark together with a Canadian Pattern 1937 frog.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
US$95.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #697

 

#702 - A British No.4 MkII by Singer. Left socket : N67. Left shank stamped '50', reissue year.
Good condition
BCB - B267
US$20.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #702

 

#703 - A British No.4 MkII by Singer. Left socket : N67. Left shank stamped '48', reissue year.
Good condition
BCB - B267
US$20.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #703

 

#706 - A British No.4 MkII*. Socket face stamped N56 and D/arrow. Right socket stamped TRM1 JW(S) Ltd, and elbow 52, reissue year. Complete with Mk. I scabbard, throat unmarked.
Good condition
BCB - B268
US$45.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #706

 

#686 - A Stevens Savage made No.4 MkII. Socket stamped No.4 Mk.II with boxed 'S' logo (early production). Right side socket stamped with large digit rifle number. Complete with American made Mk.I scabbard with a crimped ball finiale.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
US$65.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #686

 

#795 - No.4 Mk. II bayonet re-designated Mk. 2, socket marked accordingly, with Enfield inspection stamp. Mk.I scabbard with crimped tip.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
US$85.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #795

 

#401 - A No.4 Mk II bayonet produced by Longbranch, Canada. Left socket: No.4 Mk II. Right socket: 32/248 (32nd. Battn.). Complete with correct Mk. I scabbard, body stamped Canadian ownership mark, and % inspection stamp.
Very good condition
BCB - B267
US$55.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #401

 

#722 - A Canadian made No.4 Mk II bayonet. Left socket: No.4 Mk II LB (Longbranch logo). Right socket: Arabic script markings (Iraq issue). Complete with correct Mk. I scabbard, the ball finiale satamped with a broad arrow. Together with a P1937 webbing frog.
Very good condition
BCB - B267
US$95.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #722

 

#701 - A British No.4 MkII. Devoid of markings except for an unknown logo on the left socket. Complete with MkIII plastic scabbard.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
US$35.00
Request More Info: Re: Item: #701

 

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