What FAL bayonet did I buy? X8? Argy?

robmac · May 01, 2006, 17:12

Got this off of E-bay for $25. Fair condition - it will need some restoration. It is clearly for a plain muzzle FAL with the Bayonet lug, such As Canadian EX1, early Israeli, British X8, or perhaps an early Argy. Except for the Argy, which I do not have, all the other bayonets of this type that I have possess wood handles. These are plastic/composite material and the bayonet and scabbard were both painted black like Brit stuff. The serial number marking looks like early FN font.

robmac · May 01, 2006, 17:13

Close up of the serial numbers

robmac · May 01, 2006, 17:15

An EX1 bayonet handle for comparison.....

NZ L1A1 Collector · May 01, 2006, 23:21

It could of been sold to Argentina, Kuwait, Peru, Indonesia, Republic of South Africa etc. Unfortunately unless it's got some counties unique marking it's a bit hard to pin point 'who' it was sold to.

I have a Plastic Grip version of the TYPE A bayonet but I know mine is ex RSA as it has 'SAP' (South African Police) stamped on it.

Any tiny inspectors markings on it?

EX1 · May 01, 2006, 23:48

Hello robmac is your Ex bayo marked with the X2 E1? The rear sling swivel will go out on Tue. Thanks EX1

robmac · May 02, 2006, 10:07

I just went over the bayonet with a lighted 10x magnifier - no marks of any kind.

May 01, 2006, 23:21	#4
NZ L1A1 Collector Moderator & Collectaholic FALaholic #: 45 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,882	It could of been sold to Argentina, Kuwait, Peru, Indonesia, Republic of South Africa etc. Unfortunately unless it's got some counties unique marking it's a bit hard to pin point 'who' it was sold to. I have a Plastic Grip version of the TYPE A bayonet but I know mine is ex RSA as it has 'SAP' (South African Police) stamped on it. Any tiny inspectors markings on it? __________________ Rifle, 7.62 mm, L1A1 Collector & Researcher. NEW ZEALAND

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May 01, 2006, 23:48	#5
EX1 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 12330 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tulsa Posts: 2,587	Hello robmac is your Ex bayo marked with the X2 E1? The rear sling swivel will go out on Tue. Thanks EX1

May 02, 2006, 10:07	#6
robmac Registered FALaholic #: 12509 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,194	I just went over the bayonet with a lighted 10x magnifier - no marks of any kind.