References are to:
British Commonwealth Bayonets & Fightring Knives (BCB) by Ian Skennerton and Brian Labudda, Labudda Research/Arms & Militaria Press, 2025. and to The Spirit of the Pike (Spirit) by Graham Priest, Uppem Publications, 2003.
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No.4 'SPIKE' BAYONETS
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The following list are all items drawn from my own collection, accumulated over many years. Most have features not commonly found, such as unit markings, makers names, production finishes etc. Detailed images accompany in each individual listing below.
The in-house newspaper 'Fore Sight' of Small Arms Ltd., Longbranch Canada, who produced Mk. II bayonet, some destined for New Zealand, provides an interesting perspective of wartime manufacturing here
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#108 - An American made Stevens No.4 Mk.II bayonet. A ‘Type 1’ made at Storms Forge, probably assembled at Pal Blade & Tool Co. and marked with a 6mm boxed ‘S’ trademark. A pre-13th March 1941 front to the socket. See ‘The Spirit of the Pike’ (Graham Priest) page 73 for reference. Complete with a Victory Plastics M5 scabbard and riveted frog. See ‘The Spirit of the Pike’ page 148.Very Good condition
US$95.00
#411 - A New Zealand issued, Longbranch made No.4 Mk.II. Blade etched with Canadian government ownership mark – C/arrow. Socket stamped with Longbranch logo, and engraved with NZ ownership and rifle number 30629. The exact bayonet illustrated in ‘The Spirit of the Pike’ (Graham Priest) page 313. Complete with Mk.I scabbard and P1937 WE frog.
Very Good condition
US$75.00
#467
- A Prince-Smith & Stells Ltd. No.4 Mk.II* socket bayonet.
The left face of the socket stamped with an arrow, PSK logo and No4 Mk II*
The right face socket marked F.F & S Ld for F. Fisher & Son, and stamped 45C5327. The "C" serial number on socket indicates the bayonet was
issued with a J. Stevens Arms Co., Chicopee Falls made No. 4 rifle. Complete with a Victory Plastics M5 scabbard and removable ‘press stud’ frog.
Refer to ‘The Spirit of the Pike’ (Graham Priest) page 149.
Very Good condition
US$95.00
#697
- A Longbranch made No.4 Mk.II. Socket stamped with Longbranch logo and Canadian government ownership mark – C/arrow.
Stamped on the reverse R.C.R. – Royal Canadian Regiment. This is a Korean War piece, and one of the last bayonets to be stamped with regimental identification.
The Mk.I scabbard with body stamped C/arrow, and %, one of 10 percent sampled prior to issue in the Canadian Army.
Complete with a P1925 WE belt frog.
Very good condition
US$55.00
#400
- A Parkerised No.4 MkII, including scabbard, both heavily coated creating a dull phosphated finish. The socket stamped with Longbranch logo, and a rifle serial number.
The actual bayonet referenced 'Spirit of the Pike' page 337. The Mk. I scabbard body stamped with D over arrow.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
US$45.00
#713
- A Prince-Smith & Stells Ltd. made No.4 Mk.II*
The face of the socket stamped with dispersal code N56, and D/arrow, suggesting issue to Australian troops.
See ‘The Spirit of the Spike’ (Graham Priest) page 200. Complete with Mk.I scabbard, also stamped D/arrow.
Very Good condition
US$45.00
#857
- Totally devoid of markings, an unfinished, speculative No.2 Mk.I or possibly No.4 Mk.I.
This comes from an old collection in Canada, in all likelyhood sent form R.S.A.F. to Longbranch for assessment prior to production of Canadian made No.4 Mk.II bayonets.
Complete with a Canadian made Mk.I scabbard, and P1937 Canadian made WE belt frog, dated 1944.
For reference, see the image below comparing this unfinished bayonet with a No.2 and No.4 (not included with this item).
Unissued condition
US$395.00
#110
- A No.4 Mk.III. A majorirty of green paint remaining on the socket, which bears the stamp M158 for maker J.Lucas. The blade stamped with the numeral 1.
Complete with Mk. I tapered scabbard, with crimped finiale.
Very Good condition
BCB - B267
US$65.00
#858
- A Canadian Arsenals made No.4 Mk.II modified for service with colour parties. The socket stamped with the CA mark.
Both bayonet and scabbard have been modified and adapted to accept a ball on the point.
Complete with Canadian made P1925 WE frog, dated 1944.
Very Good condition
SOLD
