An original, complete British military-issue No. 9 Mk. 1 Socket Bayonet manufactured in 1950 by the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) Enfield, complete with its original WWII-era No. 5 steel scabbard made by the Wilkinson Sword Company.
Designed for the Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifle and Sten Mk. V submachine gun, this is an honest, unmessed-with Cold War / Korean War-era pairing.
Bayonet Markings & Details
• Model & Maker: Clearly stamped NO 9 MK 1 above the superimposed ED cypher (RSAF Enfield) and - 50 (1950 manufacture) on the obverse socket flat.
• Inspection & Proof Marks: Features the War Department broad arrow (/|\) alongside the Enfield Crown / 27 / E viewer’s inspection stamp on the socket, plus the X bend-test proof mark stamped on the reverse ricasso.
• Blade & Finish: Fullered Bowie-style single-edged blade in bright steel with original factory Suncorite black enamel remaining on the socket and ricasso (showing honest service flaking).
The locking catch moves freely and functions properly.
Scabbard Markings & Details
• Maker: Stamped S 294 near the throat—the official WWII Ministry of Supply dispersal code for the Wilkinson Sword Company, London.
• Batch Number: Reverse throat stamped 247.
• Condition: Retains its black-painted finish with light age/handling marks, intact round frog stud, and strong internal spring runners that hold the bayonet securely.
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