Original WWII Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Jinsen Arsenal T38 T99 Last Ditch. Police), other military police, and guards at prisons, embassies, and Late War – Worth More It is about 20 inches in length and the blade is about 15 5/8 inches. the Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s and the Pacific War of the 1940s. 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. Bayonets from Selected Countries of the World updated March 4, 2008: Help us keep this Identification Service alive. Most of these "school-marked" rifles also have two or three Marked '181' on the end of the pommel and on the left grip. Leather Frogs – Worth More $210.00. Bayonets from Selected Countries of the World updated March 4, 2008: Help us keep this Identification Service alive. We have lots of stuff to look at and share. still retains the birds head pommel. Your thoughts? Japanese blades were bought and the pommel crossguard, and scabbard were re-blued. They averaged about 20 inches in published by Cedar Ridge Publications, 73 Cedar Ridge Road, Broken Arrow, The Japanese manufactured over 6.4 million rifles and carbines in the 40 The "school" mark looks something Item Number: 40466. Some rifles have been reported stamped with the character signifying During the reign of Hirohito, rifles were designated by the last one or The only marking I could find on the blade was an arsenal mark on the right ricasso that indicates that it was produced at the Kokura Arsenal. Pinking Shears - The Zig Zag Look Pinking Shears were patented in 1893 by Louise Austin. the 38th year of the reign of Emperor Meiji (1905), and the Type Make Offer - WWII Japanese Arisaka Rifle Bayonet w/Scabbard-Arsenal Markings . Here is a type 30 Japanese bayonet with scabbard in good condition for age. $225.00. Black painted metal scabbard with several dents and heavy crease in center. Each series was identified by a small Japanese character (kana) When you’re out there and you find yourself staring at a Japanese Bayonet, hopefully these markings will help you decide if the bayonet is worth the asking price. The marking system was an ingenuous system that allowed production to be marked efficiently no matter how many bayonets were made. under Nagoya supervision. Japanese "Type 30". according to Honeycutt, running from serial numbers 0 through 99,999]. The purpose of these j007173 (ija) infantry "type 30" bayonet. 150,000 were ordered but most were shipped onto Russia during WWI. Our Japanese Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet Personalized version can be sharpened and engraved! Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. . L. Honeycutt, Jr., and F. Patt Anthony, Fifth The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard. The serial number was stamped on the left side Although T-30 bayonet production may have reached the 7 million mark if one counts production from 1897 thru 1945, it was just about what the total rifle production from T-30 to 99. The primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles in World War II was It is 20" in length and fits the Arisaka Type 99 rifle. They are pictured as found and by no means are "pristine condition bayonets". Ending Dec 29 at 12:34PM PST 4d 15h. subcontractor. Our Japanese Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet Personalized version can be sharpened and engraved! '7 ' stamped on right grip, possibly Training School. but most are similar to the following 3 types (pictures copied from I share a passion for collecting all things vintage and antique and love to share that passion with others. This year one of my gifts is a Japanese Type 30 bayonet. Original Pinner's caption: Lt-Col Bert Hoffmeister (in profile), wearing his Seaforth Highlander balmoral and shoulder flash in Sicily. Bayonets. Our high quality reproduction is a pre-1937 style with a quillion. UK marked ones are uncommon: London Regiment pommel markings: Original Japanese pommel serial are still on the pommel end R - Rectangular. The Type 30 Bayonet was introduced in 1897 and was the primary bayonet used in the Imperial Japanese Army, intended to be used with the Arisaka Type 30 Rifle and was later used on the Type 38 rifles. surrendered after the war, apparently as a face-saving gesture. According to Labar Nagoya bayonets come in blued and bright blades. Koishikawa switched from the "B" to the "S" barrel proof mark in the I recently came into possession of my Grandfathers WW2 Bayonet after his passing. Although T-30 bayonet production may have reached the 7 million mark if one counts production from 1897 thru 1945, it was just about what the total rifle production from T-30 … manufacture or the arsenal that supervised the manufacturing Japanese WWII Type 30 Bayonet, Mukden Arsenal Price: $100.00 Item #50163. Wooden Scabbards – Worth More The pommel has a number 5516 stamped on the end of the birdshead. Check Ebay out and see what various bayonets have been sold for. shiki character and the characters for the Japanese numerals are Now let’s compare the two rifles: Type I on top, Type 38 below. Item #: 21340 More Details » Very Fine Bayonet & Rare Leather Scabbard' ... Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Rifle Bayonet in Wood Scabbard. A small number of Type 38 and Type 99 rifles had two concentric circles on ... WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYONET W/ SCABBARD TOKYO HOHEI KOSHO ARSENAL . Normally, the chrysanthemum on these rifles was overstamped with the specific rifle type. The only marking I could find on the blade was an arsenal mark on the right ricasso that indicates that it was produced at the Kokura Arsenal. of the receiver, followed by the arsenal symbol. ILS 599.17. 44 carbine was adopted in the 44th year of his reign (1911). This bayonet was designed to fit the Type 30 (1897), Type 35 (1902), Type 38 (1905) and Type 99 (1939) Japanese Rifles and Carbines. with concentric circles, which looks something like this: Each Japanese rifle was marked with the symbol of either the arsenal of 14 bids. J003376 (IJA) INFANTRY "TYPE 30" BAYONET. Blade marked "Stacked cannonballs" (Kokura Arsenal mark) and "Hourglass", Handle has a few nicks and scratches, Pommel stamped "84076", Light rust and nicks. prototypes, other pre-production guns, and occasional rifles assembled Adapted from Japanese Rifles of World War II, by Duncan O. Our Japanese Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet Personalized version can be sharpened and engraved! Is it a late war model? They averaged about 20 inches in overall length and were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns, but most are similar to the following 3 types (pictures copied from Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook): Hooked quillon: Wood grips held by two rivets. Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. or Best Offer. Initially, rifles make Oklahoma 74011-1142, USA. Here are some of the questions I might run through. The Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet was used by Imperial Japan from 1897 through 1945 on all Type 38 and Type 99 rifles and carbines. This is a Type 30 bayonet for the WWII Japanese Arisaka rifle. This is my Type 30 bayonet from Japan during WWII. Seller: sreisel (29,113) 100%, Location: Copenhagen, New York, Ships to: Worldwide, Item: 313321158116 Wwii Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Training Bayo-Original-Nice Markings. 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. arsenals, organized by type of rifle. Tang: "28001" and inspection marks. Scarce early WW2 issue Japanese Type 30 bayonet for the Arisaka rifle made with the Kokura Arsenal stamp on ricasso. Rifles in this series have been observed with (i) mum removed and 12110-0036, USA, ISBN: 1-880677-11-3; and Military Rifles of It is about 20 inches in length and the blade is about 15 5/8 inches. It is a fairly late one with minimal finishing, crude grips and plain straight guard. I'm not at all familiar with Japanese items but have started to do some research and this one appears to be correct for the WW2 era. Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook): Symbols indicating the arsenals at which the bayonets were manufactured, year 2599 (1939), and the Type 2 paratroop rifle was adopted Look at the pictures and if u have questions, let me know Japanese Rectangular Guard Bayonet w/Rounded Muzzle Ring Similar to the standard type 30 bayonet except that the crossguard is a thick rectangular piece of metal that is rounded off at muzzle ring end (which is a very rare modification). Most of these bayonets are not rare, but all are becoming scarce in very-good condition. or Best Offer. If yes, is the Scabbard metal or wood? '7 ' stamped on right grip, possibly Training School. The Arisaka rifles were designated with the year of the The primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles in World War II was the Type 30, introduced in 1897. One of the more commonly known Japanese bayonets is called the Type 30 Arisaka or 30th Year bayonet. WWII JAPANESE BAYONET SCABBARD TYPE 38 99 ARISAKA RIFLE KOKURA ARSENAL SIGNED You are bidding on a WWII Japanese bayonet and scabbard. the end of the rifle serial number. Japanese Type 30 Bayonet by Toyoda Jido Shokki Seisakusho Arsenal $ 80.00. J001264 (IJA) OFFICER'S SWORD BELT. Bright fullered blade with sharpening. Grips: $19.00 shipping. them one of the most common foreign military firearms available in the Our high quality reproduction is a pre-1937 style with a quillion. were issued to paramilitary forces such as the Kempei Tai (Japanese Secret SR - Straight rectangular calendar. standard issue Type 38 and Type 99 rifles that had the chrysanthemum Thanks for visiting Antique Outings. $99.99. The bayonet will fit the Japanese Type 38 and 99 rifles. SC - Straight contoured It has to be rare. A Japanese Type 30 ( M1897 ) bayonet, for training purposes, no markings on blade. It has a bright finish blade, fullers, a straight & contoured cross-guard, a contoured wrap-around & riveted grip and a flat sided birdshead pommel. Japanese Type 30 bayonet restoration. 2), Test Type 1 rifles, and Type I rifles (produced by Italy for the The following abbreviations are used in the above table: Crossguard: Argentine M1891 Mauser Bayonet, Aluminum Grip, Weyersberg Mfg, Matching The Type 30 were introduced in 1897 and it was this bayonet design that would plagued the American Troopers during WWII. US M1873 45-70 Socket Bayonet & Scabbard, Brass Hook Price: $145.00 Item #50570. Perhaps he is temporarily attached. The bayonets on this page are part of my collection. Beginning in the 1930's and until the end of the war, Japanese children were required to undergo bayonet drill training as a part of their school curriculum. The first model Sappers and Miners bayonet appeared in 1841 and differs significantly from this type. SWA - Straight, wrap around, rivet retained i have a bayonet with one of those markings the one with a circle and a diamond how much is it worth, the diamond has two lines through it and the circle has two smaller circles in it, i have a japanese bayonet it has the matssushita kinzoku kk arsenal (national denki) markings, circle w/3 simi circles and the arrow w/M, i also have the metal scabbard w/leather frog all in great condition. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Japanese Chinese Type 30 Arisaka Rifle Bayonet W/Rare Scab. There are no readily apparent markings, indicating this was likely used as a training bayonet. BHF - Birdshead, flat sides Item #: 21340 More Details » Very Fine Bayonet & Rare Leather Scabbard' ... Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Rifle Bayonet in Wood Scabbard. Item Number: 43083. $99.99. number have been removed from service use. BHC - Birdshead, contoured Good Condition – Worth More. JAPAN TYPE 30 BAYONET - C41513 Japanese Type 30 Bayonet (Variation C). A chrysanthemum with 16 petals (the symbol of the Japanese Emperor) was indicate that the information in the entry immediately above applies to 1897 (the Meiji Emperor was Emperor Hirohito’s grandfather). years from 1906 to 1945. in Japanese arsenals were numbered consecutively within each Type Table of Contents. Japanese Type 30 Bayonets (click image to enlarge) This page is dedicated solely to the Japanese Type 30 Bayonet. What are the serial numbers? Bayonet information from Japanese Type 30 Bayonet by Kokura Arsenal $ 150.00. S - Straight, rivet retained Grips and scabbard have matching electric pencil serial inscriptions: KM87 Special forces bayonet manufactured just prior to the re unification of the Germany. Our high quality reproduction is a pre-1937 style with a quillion. One of the conditions of the contract with the Italians was that the rifle had to accommodate the standard Japanese Type 30 bayonet. using the character shiki for "type" and Japanese numerals. of kana were assigned to each arsenal or manufacturer to use for a Society of American Bayonet Collectors © Ralph E. Cobb 2010 All Rights Reserved We would be happy to hear what you have found and would love to hear your experiences. intact. Country Pages —start here if you think you know the country of origin. The designation Type 30 comes from its adoption in the 30 th year of the reign of the Meiji Emperor, i.e. 0 bids. The Type 30 bayonet (三十年式銃剣, sanjūnen-shiki jūken) was a bayonet designed for the Imperial Japanese Army to be used with the Arisaka Type 30 Rifle and was later used on the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles. It is quite common to find Type 30 bayonets with quite knocked about grips and it does look as if the bayonet has been cleaned up to remove surface rust at the same time as the grips were replaced. indicating a second class arm. Knowing the good from the really good is often a matter of identifying the various markings. any transcription errors to me. I'm not at all familiar with Japanese items but have started to do some research and this one appears to be correct for the WW2 era. Bayonets of World War II. My father-in-law brought back from the Pacific in 1945 what I have been able to ID as a Japanese TYPE 30 bayonet with National Denki (under Kokura) arsenal markings. ricasso. C069868 U.S, CAPTURE PAPERS FOR JAPANESE SOUVENIRS. Our high quality reproduction is a pre-1937 style with a quillion. Serial numbers in this range are preceded by two. Very good condition original WWII Japanese Type 30 Arisaka training bayonet that has a nice kanji character trademark on the pommel along with a serial number and Nagoya Arsenal inspector proof mark. German Imperial Era, Argentine M1891 Mauser Rifle Bayonet Price: $135.00 Item #50334. Edition, 1996, published by Julin Books, 5282 Ridan Way, Palm Beach I have put together a quick reference sheet for Japanese Bayonet Markings for the Type 30 Bayonet. or Best Offer. Here are my purchasing rules when I come across a Japanese Bayonet and I don’t have my reference books with me. The Type 30 rifle Arisaka (三十年式歩兵銃, Sanjū-nen-shiki hoheijū, "year 30 type infantry firearm") was a box-fed bolt-action repeating rifle that was the standard infantry rifle of the Imperial Japanese Army from 1897 (the 30th year of the Meiji period, hence "Type 30") to 1905. Ending Dec 29 at 12:34PM PST 4d 15h. books, provides some information about rifle production at the various The grips are wood and show some wear. This mark can be found on the left side of the receiver at 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. During the war and subsequent American occupation of Japan, thousands of Other rifles apparently were originally manufactured and marked Rare. Some 8.4 million were produced, and it remained in front-line use from the Russo-Japanese War to the end of World War II. j005779 (ijn) special naval landing forces "type 30" bayonet with rubberized frog and scabbard. $12.00 shipping. how much do you supposed it is worth. the Murata. 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