Rare Indian Army / Gurkha Regt 10" FN FAL 1A1 SLR Bayonet w/ Cut down 1907 Scabbard

This is a rare Indian Army 1A1 SLR 10" Bayonet. Excellent Condition, looks un-issued. Not A repro. Made for the Indian 7.62 mm. NATO caliber 1A selective-fire rifle. India used wooden grip scales as opposed to the stamped metal used by the British.

This example was manufactured by Rifle Factory Ishapore in 1967, as indicated by the ricasso markings: R.F.I. - 67. It is also the longer 10" bladed version, designed to be a more effective fighting knife than the shorter first version. These are quite hard to find, as many later had the bayonet latch removed and the muzzle ring removed to serve as fighting knives. This example is still in the original unaltered configuration, able to be attached to a rifle. The blade has not been cut down.  

Scabbards is the cut down 1907 Enfield leather scabbard, preferred by the Gurkha Regiment as they were quieter and didn't clank against their webbing.

The bayonet has a 10 inch "bowie" style clip-point blade, with a wide fuller running down each side, with an overall length of about 14 inches. Unlike most bayonets, the wooden grip scales wrap completely around the tang. 

In very good condition, this bayonet looks to not have been issued. The scabbard shows some scuffing and wear. A great example of a hard to find bayonet, ready to add to your collection!

Specifications:

Blade Length: 10"

Blade Style: Single Edged "Bowie" with Fuller

Overall length: 14”

Crossguard: 2 1/4”

Scabbard Length: 10.5”