Lithgow bayonet

Woftam · Post by **Woftam** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 5:08 am

Went to a localish (3 hour drive) gunshow on Saturday. Pretty much a waste of time but did pick up a nice Lithgow bayonet.

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joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:24 pm

Looks good Graeme, BTW, have you found yourself a nice Martini Enfield yet?

Joe

stripperclip · Post by **stripperclip** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:36 pm

good looking one you found how much do they go for down there?

Woftam · Post by **Woftam** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:04 pm

Joe,

That was part of the reason for the trip and unfortunately there wasn't a Martini (of any description) to be had.

Stripperclip,

The bayonet was an extravagance at 180USD/100GBP. But it is Queensland Maple furniture, as is the rifle. A 1919 would have been better but now I have something to trade if I run across one.

A square 10 · Post by **A square 10** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:28 pm

A / 80451 - what does the number relate to , my MA bayo is a 6/42 it has a similar # starting with a "C"

Woftam · Post by **Woftam** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:53 am

A square 10,

Lithgow bayonets, particularly early ones, were quite often stamped with the serial number of the rifle. The rifle in the picture is A48315 so not real close but I hope to get closer one day. A 'C' series number would be consistent with a '42 Lithgow.

A square 10 · Post by **A square 10** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:57 am

thanks , i was wondering that for a while now , nice to know the "C" is consistant with the date as well , i did not know they were numbered to the rifles , not a common practice in commonwealth militaria , thanks again