Ref: 3799 - ***FALKLANDS WAR BRING BACK**Argentine Type A Knife Bayonet For FN FAL Rifles With Flash Suppressor Prongs.
***Purchased directly from the Royal Marine Falklands veteran from 42 Commando who took the bayonets from Argentinian troops after the Battle of Mount Harriet (night action)***
Production of the Belgian Type A FN FAL bayonet began in 1953. Argentine made bayonets were made with plastic grips and their scabbards were more pointed than the Belgium made model. These bayonets were used by Argentine forces in the Falklands War (Brayley, History Of Bayonets, 2012: 21).
The bayonet is in excellent condition with correct ribbed plastic grips and distinctive locking catch on the pommel. It has a 7 ¾” long polished steel blade and measures 12 ¾” overall. The pommel and scabbard have matcihing numbers (see pictures). There are no other manufacturer marks on the bayonet.
UK mainland postage included.
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