Bayonet
Item
Title
Bayonet
Description
Canadian Spike Bayonet No.4 Mk II with Scabbard. Used on a No. 4 Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Infantry Rifle. One piece black metal construction, with the plunger still operational. Stamped into the side are the identification marks, 821, No. 4 MKII, along with the makers LB trademark. The black metal scabbard is in very good condition and has both of its set screws, along with the frog stud at the top near the throat or mouthpiece, which is stamped with SH 537. The ball at the tip of the scabbard is undented.
Identifier
990.063.003
Format
Provenance
The No.4 bayonet or Pig-Sticker, was a short spike (but fixed conventionally), and was unpopular due to its length. Long Branch made No. 4 marked by Canada, only about 8000 No.4 MK II were kept by the Canadians for training and use in Canada, the markings on these blades are actually rarer than the No.4 Mk I. The History of Long Branch Arsenal: The Ontario Rifle Association and the Government established the Long Branch Rifle Ranges in 1891. In May 1915 Curtis Aeroplanes and Motors Company of Toronto opened Canada's first airfield and flying school there. Its objective was to train airmen for service in World War I. In June 1940, Small Arms Limited was formed, and produced Sten Submachine guns and the Long Branch Lee Enfield rifles until the end of WWII. In the Mid 90's the buildings were torn down after Canada post closed the sorting station that had been in use since the 70's. Many historical structures remain, including the firing range backstop, the sound baffles, the water tower, and other concrete structures littered around the site. The one building still remaining is used for Police training and Cadet meetings. This was originally the small arms inspection building.
Abstract
Good
Date Created
June.21/90