Bajonet M1965 FAL (M1965 Spring Catch, Socket bayonet)

very fine condition

UITVERKOCHT / SOLD
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M1965 Spring Catch, Socket bayonet introduced in the 1960s for the FN–FAL selective-fire rifles that incorporated the 22 mm. NATO-spec flash hider.
This example is parkerized, with black paint over the parkerizing on the socket only.

Two models of spring catch were used on the FAL Type C bayonet. The M1963 with serrations and the M1965 with 'wings." the latter i have for sale

This scabbard is an uncommon Fabrique Nationale (FN) steel-bodied scabbard. Note that the throatpiece is oriented so that the socket faces outward when carried. This is typical of most FAL Type C scabbards.

This type bayonet and scabbard was reportedly used by the Netherlands.

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