Chilean Model 1895 bayonet. 11-28-2015, 05:48 AM #2. However, the belt loops are formed using glue alone. document.write; 0 bids . Type 30 Bayonet was a single-edged sword bayonet with a 400 millimeters (15.75 in) blade and an overall length of 514 millimeters (20.24 in) with a weight of approximately 700 grams. The pommel has a serial number of 70612. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. dailyinfo[12]=' 19403 Private William POLLARD 5th Bn. Unlike other nations such as Switzerland, Russia and Germany among others whom issued rifles and bayonets to their soldiers with the same serial number, the serial numbers on the Type 30 bayonet was assigned independently from those assigned to the rifles. Bayonets were often marked with units number on the cross-guard. Manufactured by Toyada. Bayonets from Selected Countries of the World updated March 4, 2008: Help us keep this Identification Service alive. "Venomous." Early Type 30 bayonets usually sported a hooked quillion guard which was designed to catch and trap the enemy's blade. WWII Japanese Arisaka type 30 Bayonet & Scabbard A Japanese type 30 bayonet for the Arisaka type 30 rifle. Ww2 Japanese Type 30 Bayonet Arisaka Bayonet,ww2 Japanese. The serial number is found on the left side of the receiver on most standard rifles. 7.62mm ⑤ ④ C. 7.92mm ① ( A thru E also have Type 30 characters) ( ↓ over Mum) (↓ over Mum) (↓ Other Draw) Ground ... Oh by the way I got something to mount it on! (not totally legible)âe¢ Straight Quillon. The overall length of a typical Type 30 bayonet is 510 mm (20-1/16”), with the blade comprising 398 mm (15-5/8”) of that. Type 99 Short Rifles, during the transition from standard designs to substitute-standard manufacturing simplifications. Although the arse-nal did not produce new bayonets during the Garand’s period of service, many RIA M1905 bayonets were converted to M1 bayo-nets by other manufacturers. PRE? Identify which type your bayonet falls under. APEX Gun Parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Ending Friday at 7:51AM PST 9h 42m. Ww2 Japanese Bayonet Frog Leather Original . Japanese Type 30 Bayonets (click image to enlarge) This page is dedicated solely to the Japanese Type 30 Bayonet. Gordon Highlanders who died 05/01/1921 HAIDAR PASHA CEMETERY Turkey (including Gallipoli)' Scabbard has a black finish. wide. The british issue Arisakas came via the French; I got that from the late and much lamented Tony Edwards. Bayonet values are subjective and based upon whether the audience collects them as such. The Model/Type markings are generally found on the top of the receiver, forward (towards to muzzle) of the chamber and generally indicate original caliber unless modified by another country at a later date. Japanese WW2 Type 30 Bayonet Serial Number 7072 .Check photos they are part of the description and show condition. . LaBar classified this frog as LBF #23. (203 mm.) He estimates that about the first 200,000 bayonets had the serial number on the top of the tang. .30, M1, depending upon which was authorized for a particular point in time.. MODEL 1905 BAYONET, WWI-Era: Originally designed for M1903 and M1917 US Rifles, this was first type to see use on the Garand. Royal Munster Fusiliers who died on 22/12/1920 UNITED KINGDOM BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE United Kingdom' dailyinfo[5]='2867390 Private James Mathieson IRVINE 1st Bn. ... WW2 Japanese Type 30 bayonet forT38 & T99 unknown maker under Kokura supervision. An unusual variant with the serial number on the blade tang and pommel. These were all likely to have been manufactured before 1900. Johnson identifies 17 main production variations of the T30 bayonet, with virtually all of the variations being WW2 manufacture to simplify production. Early Type 30 bayonets usually sported a hooked quillion guard that gave it a distinct look, but later models had a straight hand guard. The flat sided grips and lack of quillion would indicate later, probably WW2, production. $179.99. if (year < 1000) year+=1900 Arisaka rifles were used in the Russian front in WW1, I believe passed-on by the French? Carter classified this frog as #351. In his book, Bayonets of Japan, Ray LaBar indicates that this scabbard is a late-war type most often observed on school bayonets. The metal parts of the bayonet were unfinished until about 1917, after which they were parkerized. This bayonet was designed to fit the Type 30 (1897), Type 35 (1902), Type 38 (1905) and Type 99 (1939) Japanese Rifles and Carbines. These bayonets were produced along with Mid-War 7.7 mm. dailyinfo[18]= '261224 Private Herbert Charles McNEVEN City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders) who died on 18/12/1920 ABNEY PARK CEMETERY United Kingdom' Royal Navy who died 07/01/1921 BROOKWOOD CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The scabbard is also the wartime pattern with tubular end (instead of ball). It is actually quite surprising as to what Japanese records do survive and where they are held. Wwii Japanese Bayonet And Scabbard Type 30 Arisaka With Frog . Collectible Wwii Japanese Military Samurai … We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. Know the basic bayonet terminologies. The fit and finish of these bayonets are inferior to the Army issue pieces, as they weren't expected to stand up to the rigors of service use. Type 30 Bayonet was a single-edged sword bayonet with a 400 millimetres (15.75 in) blade and an overall length of 514 millimetres (20.24 in) with a weight of approximately 700 grams. Unit marked on crossguard with serial number on the opposite side. Fellow forumites, once again I bow to your knowledge. . A 3rd style is found on wartime examples with a rectangular Kanji (no point). Flag measures 14.75 in. Toyoda Automatic Loom Works began producing automobiles in 1933. ... WW2 Japanese Type 30 bayonet forT38 & T99 unknown maker under Kokura supervision. All early production bayonets (say about pre-1930) are "type A" as the example photographed in this thread, with screw bolts securing the grips using oval washers and oval nuts, and with a hook quillion. There are three types of bayonets, namely, the plug bayonet, socket bayonet and sword and knife bayonets. Visit our Shopping Site pages and buy from us direct or visit our Books for Sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. This year one of my gifts is a Japanese Type 30 bayonet. (73 mm.) Me? To the lowly private, his bayonet was his own “officer’s sword.” Hmmm, looks to me like you have one those Waffenfabrik 98/05's. Herefordshire Regiment who died on 16/12/1920 RUARDEAN (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom' The Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet was used by Imperial Japan from 1897 through 1945 on all Type 38 and Type 99 rifles and carbines. The highest is 1553252. The bayonet does come with the original frog! WW2 Japanese Type 30 Bayonet Arisaka Bayonet,WW2 Japanese. Add to Cart U.S. Model 1835/42 Socket Bayonet (MEW1898) Price $279.50. (305 mm.). The M1905 Bayonet When the Garand was adopted as our new infantry rifle in 1936, the standard bayonet was the M1905. (73 mm.) $65.00. The Great War Forum Limited dailyinfo[21]='6134474 Private John Henry CRATES 2nd Bn. Actually it very well could be GW. Early Type 30 bayonets usually sported a hooked quillion guard which was designed to catch and trap the enemy's blade. Following outbreak of the Korean War, in 1950, Inchon was the site of the famous amphibious assault led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, claiming one of the most decisive strategic victories in modern warfare. A book called Bayonets Of Japan was written by Raymond C. LaBar, is probably your best source for Japanese Bayonets. The flat sided grips and lack of quillion would indicate later, probably WW2, production. The identities of the minor arsenals is likely to be a much tougher nut to crack. JT var daym=mydate.getDate() Toyoda made bayonets from 1938–1945. ly 430,000 M1905 bayonets from 1906 to 1914 and 1916 to 1920. It has a socket and a ring where it is attached to a rifle. dailyinfo[1]='90 Boy QASIM AHMAD Royal Indian Marine who died 01/01/1921 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India' The Type 30 bayonet was in continuous manufacture from adoption in 1897 until 1945 and used with the initial T30 6.5mm Arisaka rifle which was replaced in 1905 by the T97 Arisaka and also fits the new model 1939 rifle T99 Arisaka in 7.7mm. According to Ray Labar's book, "Bayonets of Japan", bayonets with serial numbered tangs were in the first 221,000 production range made at the Tokyo Arsenal rather than Kokura. Considering the size of the Japanese Army and Navy at various times through the 20th century, I would suggest that a serial number in the +2,000,000 range is post 1918 manufacture and that a WW1 bayonet would have a serial under 1,000,000. B/2019). The wood grips are excellent and so is the scabbard. The M1905 bayonet has a 16-inch (40.6 cm) steel blade and a 4-inch (10.16 cm) handle with wooden or plastic grips. dailyinfo[17]='339 Havildar NIYAZ GUL South Waziristan Militia Military Police and Levies who died on 17/12/1920 DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE) India' 7 years ago. Rare Japanese Last Ditch Bayonet Wood Scabbard Jinsen Original. ... Base of the bayonet is marked with serial number 63659, after the series marking. dailyinfo[29]='5486383 Private Leonard John LANNING 2nd Bn. Bayonets. dailyinfo[30]=' Lieutenant Colonel Richard Henderson CASTOR Mentioned in Despatches Indian Medical Service who died on 30/12/1920 HIGHGATE CEMETERY United Kingdom' R. 5. Trev2386, 8 April , 2016 in Arms and other weapons. 0 bids. The frog measures 8.00 in. (197 mm.) or british? My mate has had a look with a magnifying glass and there is a number on the pommel. There looks to be an inspection mark above the Kokura symbol, which would mean that it is a WW1 or earlier bayonet. But you never know when something might appear somewhere! Most of these bayonets are not rare, but all are becoming scarce in very-good condition. The bayonet, or juken, that was produced to fit the developing Arisaka rifle at the end of the 19th century was designated the Meiji 30 (1897) infantry bayonet. Crudely made bayonet for use on school training rifles. I am still of the opinion that the bayonet could be of WW1 vintage. indicating the 105th Infantry Regiment, 5th Company, with "183" being the individual weapon number . Thanks Ross for the extra information on the Arisaka - I have seen exactly one over here in six or so years of collecting. The Imperial Japanese Army Type 30 bayonet was produced from 1897 until 1945 to accompany the Arisaka Type 38 rifle. Ricasso is marked WEYERSBERG KIRSHBAUM & Co. Solingen. H.M.S. Again, I apologise as I know nothing about bayonets. Lovely Yataghan blade is 21 3/4 inches long, clean without dings or corrosion, only a few small speckles. dailyinfo[14]=' Serjeant Herbert BOYS British Red Cross Society who died on 14/12/1920 CHILDWALL (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom' I've loaned this autobiography to a pal but when I get it back, I'll check the reference. This is called a.A. which means in German “alter Art” (old type). Each of this type has its own unique features. Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Rifle Bayonet in Wood Scabbard. Grip (Right):  A large "6" or "9" neatly struck or burned into the wood. Best to search the 'Arms' thread for 'Arisaka' and/or Naval. Again the bayonet in this thread has this arsenal mark. ( ) (voluntary) E-mail address Address City State Zip ① ② Rifle Carbine ③ Serial Number: Caliber: A. I have put together a quick reference sheet for Japanese Bayonet Markings for the Type 30 Bayonet. I think it is pre-26 based on markings.Has a triangle in a circle stamped on left side of the receiver along with an "s". else { document.write(fontstart+"No major events today"+fontend); } 102nd King Edwards Own Grenadiers who died on 28/12/1920 DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE) India' Scabbard has a black finish. The blade has not been sharpened and has only a few tiny stains. That maker's mark is correct. Maker's marks? Hampshire Regiment who died on 29/12/1920 FORDINGBRIDGE CEMETERY United Kingdom' Bayonet History Timeline —read about key milestones in the bayonet's history, from the 1500s to the present day.. Bayonet Terminology —diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs.. Glossary of Bayonet Terms— definitions of common bayonet terms. However, many school bayonets will not, because school bayonets were not made to government specifications. This example is from the 46th series, the 2nd series produced by the Toyoda Jido Shokki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works), under Nagoya Army Arsenal supervision. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=227140&page=1, Not much more to say, very well done chaps, Once again you have shown your knowledge of bayonets (not strictly WW1) ☺☺☺☺. R.A. Depot (Neemuch, India) Royal Horse Artillery who died on 27/12/1920 SUNDERLAND (BISHOPWEARMOUTH) CEMETERY United Kingdom' •  No arsenal markings; This bayonet is in good condition. Substitute-Standard Type 99 Short Rifle, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index, Japanese Bayonet Markings Reference Chart. This is made by the Tokyo arsenal. Looking forward to that photo of the breech top. As these bayonets were supplied in 1914/15 that would mean that those numbers are probably pre WW1. This scabbard has a simple welded frog loop and integral throat. If you study the post in the link above you will see the serial numbers that have been recorded on Britsh service Arisaka bayonets. Serial number of Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle showing circle symbol of the Koishikawa arsenal in Tokyo. •  Shallow, sloppy fuller; Wwii Japanese Bayonet Tokyo Kokura Arsenal With "rare Leather" Scabbard L@@k . I just received this Mosin Nagant 91/30 bayonet which is my first Russian/Soviet item and I'm having trouble identifying the markings. I have seen reference in his autobiography of an Alsatian conscript serving on the baltic front going around collecting the Japanese rifles after the cessation of hostilities due to the Russian revolution. The bayonets on this page are part of my collection. or british? 7x58mm Arisaka caliber, *JAPANESE TYPE 38 ARISAKA MILITARY RIFLE. This example will not mount on a service rifle, due to the smaller muzzle ring (0.550–0.570 in. dailyinfo[6]='1080 Sapper Arthur Raymond LUGG A.I.F. Bayonet has mostly gray and brown patina with a little scattered pitting. … Can anyone elucidate? Remembered Today: wide. I have put together a quick reference sheet for Japanese Bayonet Markings for the Type 30 Bayonet. JAPANESE Type 30 RIKEN KOZAI BAYONET w/ SCABBARD âe¢ Serial number #_0078 stamped on the rear of the pommel. 152 pages about A4 size, hardbound and profusely illustrated. TheType 30 bayonet (三十年式銃剣 ,sanjūnen-shiki jūken ) was abayonet designed for theImperial Japanese Army to be used with theArisaka Type 30 Rifle and was later used on theType 38 andType 99 rifles. Japanese Ww2 Type 30 Bayonet Serial Number 7072: $128. if (month<10) month="0"+month Serial numbers are normally a rack number from the school and the Japanese characters in the handles usually identify the school. dailyinfo[19]='26179 Private Cephas GREGORY Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) who died on 19/12/1920 ILKESTON (PARK) CEMETERY United Kingdom' Identify which type your bayonet falls under. Composition belt frog for carrying the Type 30 bayonet used on the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles. The rifle was even longer when the 40 cm (15.75 inches) Type 30 bayonet was fixed. Typically training bayonets tend to be a little more rare than traditional wartime bayonets. Every soldier was issued one, whether or not he used a rifle. Stamps Meaning http://antiqueoutings.com/japanese-bayonet-markings/ Ww 2 Era Japanese Samurai Sword With Original Scabbard. 183." The bayonet with it's straight quillon would be considered correct for a 38 rifle from that date. Mid-War Type 30 bayonet with highly polished, blued, fullered blade; straight crosspiece, contoured wraparound grips, fastened with rivets; and, flat birds-head pommel. Training Royal Air Force who died on 20/12/1920 GILLINGHAM (WOODLANDS) CEMETERY, KENT United Kingdom' . Grips show possibly two names and serial numbers, Rose and ? *JAPANESE TYPE 38 … Powered by Invision Community, British/colonial rifles/bayonets & now Turkish bayonets (& hopefully a rifle or 2), Roman army; WWI and its bayonets - German Imperial bayonets especially; English cheese, beer, smoked back bacon; being a POF, WW1 era bayonets, classic military rifles, Wireless, horse & motor transport, surviving trophy artillery, Imperial Austrian arms, breech-loading mechanisms, target and training pistols. The scabbard is made of wood, with minimal steel mounts, held together with string. OK, a little off-topic, yes, but how does one tell - at glance - the difference between a standard M.30 bayonet made before 1918 and one made after and up to 1945? Just like rifles, bayonets were made in series & changes occured in these series such as serial number locations, use of "M" and different blade proofs. was typical for a standard Army-issue bayonet). dailyinfo[22]='7211554 Corporal Harry BROWN 1st Bn. It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. Grip screws? The bayonet serials were, of course, also for production and assembly reasons and the bayonets match the scabbard nos. dailyinfo[24]=' 187545 Able Seaman Arthur Henry WALKER (R.F.R. The Type 30 bayonet is also known as the "Pattern 1897 bayonet". The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with rivets. For WW1 I am waiting for Trajan to publish the ultimate authoritative text on bayonets used by the central powers. Built in Tokyo Arsenal. The Type … dailyinfo[20]=' Lieutenant James Alfred JOYCE Boys School of Tech. This example will mount to a service rifle. The last three digits of the serial number (508) are on the bottom of the bolt shank . (375 mm.) Sword and knife bayonets were used in later centuries. Typically marked with an 'PH' in a circle on the blade and serial number 4570 on the crossguard. Item #: 22277 More Details » Very Nice Original Jinsen Arsenal Bayonet' ... Plymouth Navy Rifle Bayonet Serial Number 71. Very late in WW2 a number of other producers made bayonets with serial numbers on the tang as well.