{"id":177,"date":"2016-10-02T14:30:59","date_gmt":"2016-10-02T14:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/surplusrifleguide.com\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2016-10-02T14:41:02","modified_gmt":"2016-10-02T14:41:02","slug":"enfield-no-4-mk-2-bayonet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surplusrifleguide.com\/index.php\/enfield-no-4-mk-2-bayonet\/","title":{"rendered":"Enfield No. 4 Mk 2 Bayonet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enfield No. 4 Mk 2 Bayonet<\/p>\n

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Length: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10 inches<\/p>\n

Length of spike: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8 inches<\/p>\n

The No 4 Mk 2 bayonet fits all of the No 4 series Enfield rifles. \u00a0These are socket type bayonets that slip over the milled lugs in a No 4 barrel. \u00a0After they are inserted, you turn them a quarter turn and a spring loaded catch falls into place that secures the bayonet on the rifle. \u00a0These spike designs were used by the English from the late 1930s until 1948 and were largely replaced with blade type bayonets after that.<\/p>\n

The piece pictured here is the standard production bayonet. \u00a0A wartime expedient model was made, made from a rough casting and a pinned and welded rod. \u00a0To date, neither version commands a premium over the other. \u00a0On some early production, the spike had flutes milled into it to form a cruciform.<\/p>\n

Manufacturers:<\/p>\n

These bayonets were produced by a variety of manufacturers, most commonly Savage, Singer, and Long Branch. \u00a0Singer bayonets are marked S.M.C., S.M., or N67. \u00a0Savage made are marked with the characteristic Savage S. \u00a0Long Branch made are marked with the melded LB symbol contained on most Long Branch products.<\/p>\n

Savage marked examples typically command a premium in the United States. \u00a0Savage made bayonets are interesting pieces showing the American manufacture of material for the allies. \u00a0Production began at Savage began in February 1941.<\/p>\n

Virtually all examples are World War II surplus as the last date of approval for production was February of 1943. \u00a0The production was halted entirely in 1945. \u00a0It is common to see some of these that were assembled using different parts from different manufacturers. \u00a0Earlier production codes tend to be better made. \u00a0None of the manufacturer’s quality are significantly different.<\/p>\n

The value of these varies widely, depending on condition, age, and manufacturer. \u00a0Savage bayonets are available currently:<\/p>\n