First Edition. Signed by Author (inscription by Ian Skennerton).
The comprehensive reference to Australian and Commonwealth bayonets.
From 17th century plug bayonet to 21st century IW utility bayonet, this reference is accepted as the standard reference work on British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, South African & Indian bayonets and production. 404 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. #1019
– over 1300 illustrations
– separate sections on Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, and South Africa
– a section on fakes and reproductions with illustrated descriptions
– manufacturer production figures
– catalogue numbers
– a new identification system for varieties of early socket bayonets
– 3 Appendices