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CANADA
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1893 model based on the UK 1888 blade with a new cross guard and longer hilt
only 1000 of these blades were made. badly pitted blade still shows Wilkinson makers mark Longer hilt and stepped muzzle ring (ring is cracked) Sold from Service marking |
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UK 1907 pattern
Bayonet
UK 1907 pattern
bayonet Ricasso stamps
showing Vickers manufacture and Canadian acceptance marks |
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1910 Ross Mk11 pattern 1 |
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1910 Ross Mk 11 pattern 2 with ground point |
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Modified Ross MkI. used as fighting knife
Removed muzzle ring and press stud |
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Not strictly Canadian this is a Ross converted into
a purpose made knife by reversing the crossguard and machining in a "sawback"
comparisons with other knives makes me think this may be for fishing as the
sawback type is similar to that seen for cutting nets. Any further information
would be gladly received |
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Ross MkI with extended muzzle ring containing the retaining spring. Complete
with correct MkI scabbard
Slightly bent muzzle ring still contains the internal anti-rattle spring,
ease of damage is very evident Canadian acceptance mark on grips
August 1908 manufacture date
MkI scabbard with 1915 date |
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Long Branch made No 4 marked by Canada, only about 8000 No4's were kept by
the Canadians for training and use in Canada, the markings on these blades
are actually rarer than the No4 MkI
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  | UK No4 with Canadian marking on the spike using a vibro pen to mark the C and arrow |
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No4 made at time of Korean war,
shows the CA mark of the Canadian Arsenal manufacturer |
 | No 4 with ball added for flag party. normally chromed this is left in unplated finish |
   | Long branch made No4 MkII, chromed and used for dress, this one shows wear commensurate with use, unlike many that have pristine chromed finish Markings are visible along with 4 digit weapon number Original frog |
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No4 chrome plated for parade use, this example has
the original Canadian serial crossed out. |
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L1A2 bayonet a made by the Canadian Arms company
for use by Canada |