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This example was made in August 1891 by the Wilkinson Sword Co. of London.

Other than some mild corrosion from having been stored in grease, this example is almost untouched since new. It exhibits no evidence of having been reworked. As the picture at left illustrates, even the 120-year old Wilkinson viewer's marks are still visible in the wooden grip scales.

The scabbard is a Mk. I type. This bayonet came in the Pattern 1915 leather belt frog pictured below.

This example was issued by the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, a militia regiment in the Ottawa area. The crosspiece marking, "PLDG.C.SQ.24" stands for Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, C Squadron, Rifle 24. The PLDG served in the Boer War, the First World War, and the Second World War. The Regiment was a mounted reconnaissance unit, eventually becoming part of the Royal Canadian Armored Corps.

12.00 305 16.625 422 .655 16.6 Ricasso (left): Crown over "V.R." over "8 '91" over "Wilkinson London:

Ricasso (right): Broad Arrow over "WD" and crown over "49" over "W" (Wilkinson viewer's mark)

Crosspiece (left): "PLDG.C.SQ.24"

Crosspiece (right): "891" struck through

Grip Scales (both): crown over "49" over "W" (Wilkinson viewer's mark)

Scabbard (body): Broad Arrow over "WD"

Scabbard (frog stud): "5D" over "PLDG" over "6"

Scabbard (mounts): crown over "B" over "63" (Birmingham viewer's mark)

Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) knife bayonet. Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) Knife bayonet for use on the Canadian Ross Mk. I .303 caliber straight-pull rifle.

Much of the conventional wisdom regarding Ross bayonets was clarified by research published in 2022 by Canadian researcher Derek Complin in his book, The Ross Bayonet: A Canadian Bayonet for a Canadian Rifle.

The Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) bayonet was used with the Ross Mk. I rifle. Rather plain and utilitarian in appearance, the bayonet also had unique features including flat springs in the mortise and muzzle ring that kept the bayonet from rattling when fixed.

In 1911, Canada purchased additional rifles. Designated Ross Mk. II**, they incorporated improvements, one of which was a longer, heavier barrel too large to accept the Mk. I bayonet. Newly-produced bayonets were designated Pattern 1911 (Ross Mk. II). This bayonet had a larger muzzle ring that eliminated the spring. Eventually, the spring in the mortise was also eliminated. Mk. I bayonets are also found with muzzle rings modified to mount to the Ross Mk. II** and Mk. III rifles. In 1915, the blade profile was changed by altering the edge to create a sharper point.

The scabbard is leather with internal mounts and an integral belt hanger. Scabbards were all made Hugh Carson Company Ltd. of Ottawa. Early examples are marked “RRC” (Ross Rifle Co.), while Second World War replacement scabbards are marked “H C Co Ltd” (Hugh Carson Co. Ltd.).

Approximately 65,000 Ross Mk. III rifles and Mk. II bayonets were made 1914–17 for a British contract. These bayonets and scabbards bear British inspection and acceptance marks. In 1917, the U.S. Government purchased 20,000 surplus Canadian Ross Mk. I rifles and bayonets from Canada. These bear "U.S." and the Ordnance Dept. "shell and flame” acceptance marks in addition to Canadian markings.

Many variations in features and markings are found on Ross bayonets. This Pattern 1908 bayonet and scabbard are dated 1909 and bear Canadian inspection and acceptance marks; and the added U.S. markings. This example’s scabbard is missing its belt hanger.

10.125 257 14.625 351 .570 14.5 Pommel (Right):  "Ross Rifle Co." over "Quebec" over "Patented 1907"

Pommel (Left): Canadian broad arrow proofmark and "08, a "crown8" inspector mark, and "10-09"

Backstrap: two "crown8" inspector marks

Grip (Right):  "US" and ordnance bomb

Grip (Left): "crown8" inspector mark

Scabbard (Near Tip):  "1909 RRC" and Canadian broad arrow proofmark

Scabbard (Body): "US" and ordnance bomb

Scabbard (Throat):  Canadian broad arrow proofmark

Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1915 belt frog.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1915 belt frog.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1915 belt frog.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1915 belt frog. Pattern 1915 Belt Frog Leather belt frog for use with the Pattern 1907 bayonet. This frog could also be used to carry the Pattern 1903 bayonet the Pattern 1888 bayonet. This frog came on the Pattern 1888 bayonet pictured above.

Constructed of brown leather, secured by stitching and copper rivets. Incorporates a strap and large brass roller buckle. This frog was only made 1915–1917.

The frog measures 6.75 in. (171 mm.) long by 2.375 in. (60 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #187.

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n/a n/a n/a Belt Loop (front): Canadian Broad Arrow acceptance mark, "6" and "22"

Belt Loop (reverse): randomly placed "6" "22" "L" "C"

Thumbnail image of Canadian No. 4 Mk. II spike bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian No. 4 Mk. II spike bayonet.
No. 4 Mk. II
Socket bayonet for use with the caliber .303 Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifle. These saw extensive use during the Second World War and into the 1950s, when the Lee-Enfield was superseded by the 7.62 mm. NATO caliber FN–FAL assault rifle.

This example was made during the Second World War by the Crown Corporation Small Arms Ltd., Long Branch, Ontario, Canada. According to Skennerton, Longbranch made approximately 910,000 bayonets 1942–1944.

This example bears the Canadian Government acceptance mark, indicating use by Canadian Forces.

No. 4 Spike Bayonets Page

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Socket: Canadian 'broad arrow' acceptance mark over "No 4 Mk II" over a superimposed "LB"
Thumbnail image of a Canadian Pattern 1937 web belt frog used with the No. 4 spike bayonet.Thumbnail image of a Canadian Pattern 1937 web belt frog used with the No. 4 spike bayonet.Thumbnail image of a Canadian Pattern 1937 web belt frog used with the No. 4 spike bayonet. Pattern 1937 Belt Frog Khaki web belt frog made for carrying the No. 4 socket bayonet.

This frog has the No. 4 scabbard eyelet formed by fabricating the upper loop from two pieces of webbing stitched together.

This example was made in 1943 by the Granby Elastic Web Co. Ltd., Granby, Quebec. Granby Elastic Web was founded in 1910. A peacetime producer of elastic textiles, they produced military goods during both World Wars, finally closing in 1969.

The frog measures 8.00 in. (203 mm.) long by 1.50 in. (38 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #158.

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n/a n/a n/a Reverse: C-Broad Arrow and "GEW 1943"
Thumbnail image of Canadian No. 4 Mk. II spike bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian No. 4 Mk. II spike bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian No. 4 Mk. II spike bayonet. No. 4 Mk. II This example is one of a small number of No. 4 Mk. II bayonets, approximately 5,000, made by Canadian Arsenals Ltd., in a special production run during the Korean War. 

These were the last No. 4 socket bayonets produced and the only No. 4’s to carry the distinctive Canadian Arsenals Ltd. trademark.

The Canadian Arsenals trademark was adopted in 1947 and replaced the former Longbranch trademark used during the Second World War.

7.875 200 9.875 251 .595 15.1 Socket (left): "No. 4 Mk. II" and nested "C" "A" (Canadian Arsenals Ltd. logo).
Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1951 belt frog.Thumbnail image of Canadian Pattern 1951 belt frog. Pattern 1951 Belt Frog Green web belt frog for carrying the No. 4 socket bayonet.

Measures 5.50 in. (140 mm.) long by 1.50 in.(38 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #190.

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n/a n/a n/a Illegible maker's mark and "1952"
Thumbnail image of Canadian C1 knife bayonetThumbnail image of Canadian C1 knife bayonetThumbnail image of Canadian C1 knife bayonetThumbnail image of Canadian C1 knife bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian C1 knife bayonetThumbnail image of Canadian C1 knife bayonet C1 Knife bayonet for use on the C1 variant of the 7.62 mm. NATO caliber FN–FAL selective-fire rifle.

The C1 is the L1A2 as manufactured in Canada. The C1 differs from the Australian L1A2 by having the pommel secured to the tang by rivets, where the L1A2 pommel is brazed to the tang. The C1 assembly slot in the pommel is T-shaped, where the L1A2 assembly slot is straight, as shown in this comparison image.

The C1 bayonet was produced 1956-66 by Canadian Arsenals Ltd., Long Branch, Ontario, Canada. The number on the crosspiece face is the part number portion of the NATO Stock Number for bayonets. The scabbard is the No. 5 Mk. I.

The upper portion of the sheet metal grip on this example is pushed in a bit.

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7.75 197 11.625 295 .585 14.9 Ricasso: nested "C" "A" (Canadian Arsenals trademark) and "1957"

Crosspiece (face): "150 3900 C1"

Thumbnail image of Canadian C1 bayonet belt frogThumbnail image of Canadian C1 bayonet belt frog C1 Nylon Belt Frog Green nylon web belt frog for carrying the C1 bayonet on Canadian Pattern 1982 Web Equipment.  

Although the frog’s design closely mirrored the Pattern 1964 belt frog, this nylon belt frog was used with the Pattern 1982 Web Equipment.  The NATO Stock Number is 8465-21-888-7106 and Description:  Carrier, Bayonet Scabbard—Holder, Scabbard Bayonet (C1) 82 Web

The frog measures 6.50 in. (165 mm.) long by 2.00 in. (51 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #487.

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n/a n/a n/a Reverse: illegible marking
Thumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonetThumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonetThumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonet.Thumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonetThumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonet C7 Bayonet-Knife for use with the 5.56 mm. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle.

A copy of the U.S. Bayonet-Knife M7, the C7 is unique in having the blade made of stainless steel, rather than the carbon-steel blade of the U.S. M7 and other foreign copies. The scabbard is molded plastic with a frog stud. This example is dated January 1986.

The C7 bayonet was manufactured by Nella Cutlery of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1951 by an Italian immigrant as a mobile knife-sharpening business, Nella has grown into a manufacturer of cutlery and knife sharpening machines; and dealer of commercial food equipment. In 1983, Nella bid the bayonet contract on a whim and landed the $1.7 million deal to produce 70,000 C7 bayonets. The firm is still in business today, serving the Canadian commercial food industry.

The C7 was the standard Canadian bayonet from ca. 1984 until superceded by the CAN Bayonet 2000.

6.625 168 11.625 295 .880 22.4 Crosspiece: "Nella" and "C7"

Scabbard: "1095-21-897-1467" over "Nella 1/86"

Thumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonet belt frogThumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonet belt frog C7 Nylon Belt Frog Green nylon web belt frog for carrying the C7 bayonet on Canadian Pattern 1982 Web Equipment. 

The C7 bayonet introduced a lightweight plastic scabbard, which made the bayonet top-heavy when carried in the frog attached to the equipment belt.  The addition of a hilt strap stabilized the bayonet during movement.  The NATO Stock Number is 8465-21-896-8168 and Description:  Carrier, Bayonet Scabbard—Carrier, Scabbard Bayonet (C7) 82 Web.  This example was made in 2002.

The frog measures 7.75 in. (197 mm.) long by 2.00 in. (51 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #488.

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n/a n/a n/a Reverse:

"Carrier, Bayonet Scabbard

8465-21-896-8168

W8486-023385/002/PB 12/02"

 

Thumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonet tactical vest frogThumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonet tactical vest frogThumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonet tactical vest frogThumbnail image of Canadian C7 bayonet tactical vest frog C7 Tactical Vest Frog Green nylon web belt frog for carrying the C7 bayonet on the Canadian Forces Tactical Vest (TV). This frog may also be used to carry the C7 bayonet on an equipment belt.

The NATO Stock Number is 8465-21-920-5771 and Description:  Carrier, Bayonet Scabbard. The Tactical Vest with which it is used was adopted ca. 2003.

The frog measures 8.75 in. (222 mm.) long by 2.00 in. (51 mm.) wide.

This frog was not classified by Carter.

Bayonet Belt Frogs Page

n/a n/a n/a Label:

"8465-21-920-5771

Bayonet Carrier/Porte Baionnette

Date of Manufacture AT 09/06"

Thumbnail image of Canadian CAN Bayonet 2000.

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CAN Bayonet 2000/2005 Knife bayonet for use with the 5.56 mm. NATO caliber C7A2 (M16) assault rifle and C8A2 (M4) carbine.

Adopted by Canada ca. 2004 and manufactured by Diemaco/Colt Canada under license from Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd.

The Bayonet 2000/2005 has a green grip and scabbard, with a web frog for attachment to MOLLE load bearing equipment. The reverse of the scabbard body has a square, white honing pad, impregnated with diamond or sapphire.

7.25 184 12.25 311 .870 22.1

 

 

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