This amazing vintage piece is an original Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mark II WWII steel Spike bayonet generally used with the Number Four Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Infantry 303 rifle.  Primarlly used during World War 2.  This particular piece has some damage to the scabbard.  It was originally acquired from an estate sale in southwestern Ontario, Canada from the family of a military vet.  It's believed that the damage may have been from battle/use.  

This particular scabbard (also lovingly referred to as a "Pig Sticker") has faded markings that are consistent with Singer Manufacturing Co., Clydebank, Scotland production version which was largely produced from about 1942-44.  (N67 on underside).  Yes, this is the same company that makes Singer Sewing Machines.   

The Number 4 series of spike bayonets had advantages and disadvantages.  They were manufactured with a single piece of steel so they were very strong and durable.  Their short size and conventional fitting made them easy and convenient to carry and affix.  However this same attribute also made them less popular - as soliders would prefer a longer blade.  Also because they weren't fashioned as a traditional blade - but rather a poking stick - their use was limited to one purpose.  Finally, while a "broomstick' attachment as made available to act as a handle for the bayonet, this added another logistical element that made their use more cumbersome than traditional older style bayonets.  

Bayonet measurements (approx.) - 9.8" L (Blade is about 7.9" L / Scabbard is about 8.3" L)

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