In post WW2 years, numerous bulk shipments of arms were shuffled into Ethiopia under Haile Selassie. Some of the arms were of British , U.S., German and about 2 dozen other origins. The amalgamation of arms was a real anomaly for logisticians trying to keep everything running. Enfield #1Mk3 rifles were in the mix as well as a multitude of bayonets from Allied & Axis countries of WW2. The Indian manufactured Model 1943 Enfield bayonets were in this mix and for whatever reason , were re-gripped with wood P1917 bayonet grips. Many of the bayonets were heavily pitted with what is considered 'blood' pitting, but we have secured a small lot of very clean blades that are in no less than very good to excellent condition. We only have a few dozen of this grade in stock. The bayonets are dated between 1943-45 and most show good proof markings. Very limited.
