The L1A4 used the simplified crosspiece, introduced on late L1A3 bayonets, but returned to the long fuller. The L1A4 bayonets were made by Hopkinson Ltd., a Sheffield firm. This example was made in 1973.

The L1 series of bayonets consists of four variants, L1A1, L1A3 & L1A4 produced in Britain, the L1A2 produced in Australia. The L1A1 and L1A3, were manufactured by Enfield and BSA, the L1A4 was manufactured by Hopkinson Ltd, Sheffield.

L1A4: This example was made in 1973 by Hopkinson Ltd., Trimils Works, of Sheffield. The L1A4 differs from the L1A1, L1A2, and L1A3, by having the pommel secured to the tang by rivets. The pommel was brazed to the tang on earlier marks. The "H" inside a …

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Mar 17, 2009 · The L1A4 was to have been a modified L1A2 bayonet. Some say that the differences between an A1 and A2 (and A3 and A4) was in the shape/length of the fuller or groove. This is incorrect. So far as the Army parts list and EMER were concerned, there were only two sorts approved. The L1A1 and the L1A3.

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Jan 3, 2014 · L1A4 bayonet manufacturing process Here's some photos of the L1 range of Enfield bayonets in manufacturing process. There is also a manufacturing tool used back in the arms factory's, I'm sure someone else can explain more about what it was used for..

British L1A4 SLR Bayonet, Dated 1971. Approved in the late 1950s, however, wasn’t produced until the 1970s. Most of the differences are in its internal construction. The L1A4 used the simplified crosspiece, introduced on late L1A3 bayonets, but returned to the long fuller.

The L1A4 is a Knife bayonet for use on the 7.62 mm NATO L1A1 variant of the Belgium FN–FAL selective-fire rifle. The L1A4 bayonet was approved in the late 1950s but was not produced until the 1970s. Most of the differences between the L1A3 and the L1A4 are in …

British bayonet, L1A4, with scabbard. This media is not currently available online. Contact the Image and Film Licensing team about access. Description Physical description. Pommel form: beaked with rounded end housing T-shaped attachment slot. An short press stud located within a shallow oviform depression operates locking catch via internal ...