British SA80/L2A1 Bayonet with a White Royal Marine Commando Parade Sheath

*British SA80/L2A1 Bayonet with a White Royal Marine Commando Parade Sheath*

British SA80 Bayonet with a white nylon Royal Marine Commando parade sheath. This type of sheath was issued to the Royal Marine Commando units for parade use.

The L2A1/SA80 was adopted by the British Army in 1985 as a replacement for the well-established L1A1 (FN–FAL) rifle. By the time production ceased in 1994, approximately 350,000 units had been manufactured. These SA80 rifles drew heavily from the mechanical design of the Armalite AR–18, a weapon that the Irish Republican Army had effectively used against British forces.

The bayonet designed for the SA80 Rifle is constructed entirely from steel and features a hollow, ribbed hilt that fits snugly over the muzzle of the 5.56 mm NATO caliber SA80 Rifle. This bayonet is a one-piece forging, and its blade is intentionally set off-center to allow the hilt to encircle the rifle's muzzle. The hilt is painted black, while the blade remains in its natural steel color. The blade includes a serrated edge and a wire-cutter feature. 18cm blade. 28cm overall.

*Condition*
The blade is is excellent condition. The grips black pint is worn in parts but is in otherwise good condition. The press button works well. The parade scabbard is in good condition though a little time-worn and there is a very small tear to the back. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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