Item #: 22868 Model: Type 30 Condition: VG-Exc Qty: Price: $225 USD Japanese Type 32 Army Sword Hanger Attachment. table (lifted from Honeycutt) lists the more commonly found variations. using the character shiki for "type" and Japanese numerals. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. Guns with specially designed bayonets were specific to either the Union or Confederate sides of the Civil War. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 30 Bayonet 'National Denki' Arisaka 38 99, Fine at the best online prices at eBay! 3rd Bn. and/or 4th Gordons have written on this and they know their stuff - probably under "Naval rifles"? Crudely made bayonet for use on school training rifles. dailyinfo[8]=' Ersatz-Reservist August KOOP 5./I.R.425 German Army who died 08/02/1919 ADINKERKE MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' Common characteristics that differentiate school bayonets from service bayonets include: He estimates that about the first 200,000 bayonets had the serial number on the top of the tang. SWISS VETTERLI WAFFENFABRIK BERN MODEL 1878 SWISS VETTERLI WAFFENFABRIK BERN MODEL . $200 seems to be the going price for matching common bayonets and hard-to-find codes sell between $450-600 this past month (from ones I was watching). Bayonets of World War II. (197 mm.) year 2599 (1939), and the Type 2 paratroop rifle was adopted The Type 44 had a 1-3 digit assembly number. Thanks for visiting Antique Outings. wide. type 3 - late stock with low wood and oval oiler. Minty and rare bright finished fullered blade with Japanese arsenal logo of National Denki, Flower and arrow M, (Matsushita Kinzoku KK Arsenal) on right ricasso. So my search begins now. Straight Late War. SN 84389. Serial numbers are normally a rack number from the school and the Japanese characters in the handles usually identify the school. Originally painted black these were repainted after 1936 with . Contoured Birds head Early War Japanese Arisaka rifle M 97, Kal 7,7 mm. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and If you take a look at ebay, bayonet collecting can look pretty disheartening. The correct Nagaoya Arsenal marking seems to be present on the ricasso. Ricasso: Stacked cannonballs (Kokura Arsenal mark) and "M" with an arrow through it. Each series was identified by a small Japanese character (kana) dailyinfo[1]=' Staff Nurse Edith Mary CAMMACK Associate of the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class 4th Southern Gen. Hos. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There are over 200 different versions of the Type 30 Arisaka bayonet. The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with rivets. any transcription errors to me. Thanks Ross for the extra information on the Arisaka - I have seen exactly one over here in six or so years of collecting. This example was made at Jinsen Arsenal in Japanese-occupied Korea. But you never know when something might appear somewhere! Matching bayonets bring sometimes silly prices on eBay, but I wouldn't pay more than ~$200 for a common code (like EuF Horster) unless it was in exceptional condition. fullered groove is ~12-1/4 in length beginning ~3/4" from crossguard and ending ~2-7/8" from tip. M28/30 bayonets are a knife-style bayonet and are rather rare, commanding high prices on auction sites. The Sheath should have markings up by the throat which should be matching to the markings & date on the bladehowever, you said it was black painted which is NOT CORRECT, it should be . Substitute-Standard Type99 Short Rifle, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index, Japanese Bayonet Markings Reference Chart. var dailyinfo= new Array(31) Pocket guide to bayonets and miscellaneous edged weapons, Allied Bayonets of World War Ii: United Kingdom, United States and U.S.S.R., India and Australia, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, Denmark and nor, German Bayonets: The Regulation Pattern Sword Bayonets, 1860-1900 v. 4, Bayonet markings;: A guide for collectors, American socket bayonets, 1717-1783 (Historical arms series), A guide to Nazi daggers, swords and bayonets, THE COLLECTORS BOOK OF GERMAN BAYONETS 1680-1945 Part One, Guide to foreign & United States bayonets & miscellaneous edged weapons;: A collection of over 240 line drawings and over 250 photographs, Bayonet Belt Frogs: A Guide to Belt Frogs of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Czechoslovakia, New Zealand - PART I, 200 Years of Australian Military Rifles and Bayonets, U.S. sword bayonets, 1847-1865: A compilation of sword bayonets issued to the military services of the United States prior to and during the Civil War, Military edged weapons of the world: 1880-1965, a private collection, German Etched Dress Bayonets (Extra-Seitengewehr) 1933-1945, Pictorial history of swords and bayonets including dirks and daggers, Japanese Bayonets: The Definitive Work on Japanese Bayonets 1870 to the Present. chrysanthemum resembles this: The chrysanthemum was at least partially ground off on rifles which were The blade carries the 4 ring Kokura Arsenal mark and the pommel has serial number 52293 and has small inspection marks. (197mm.) I recently acquired what seems to be an East German DDR AKM Type 1 bayonet. Only about 38,000 of the long version were produced: 8,000 at Nagoya and 30,000 at Toyo Kogyo between summer of 1940 and spring of 1941 when production was switched to the much more common new Type 99 short rifle of which more than two million were made. Magazine capacity: 15 shots. Koishikawa (Tokyo) / Kokura Arsenal symbol or a ring of small circles to Thin crosspiece; and, These days, doing a Norinco SKS serial number lookup is easy online. Thankyou for the info, I'll pass it to the owner. The stock has been classified by collectors into 3 types:-. The designation as Type 30 was a result of . Poorly fitting press stud. They were the longest rifles among their contemporaries even before the 400-mm Type 30 bayonets were attached, making them rather unwieldy; the length of the rifles reflected the emphasis of bayonet fighting in Japanese Army doctrine during that era. During the reign of Hirohito, rifles were designated by the last one or They were produced in anticipation of the need to arm the Japanese civil population to repel the expected American invasion of the Japanese Home Islands. The frog is made of layers of cloth, impregnated with glue, as a substitute for leather. The flat sided grips and lack of quillion would indicate later, probably WW2, production. 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) . All Japanese infantrymen were issued with the Type 30, whether they were armed with a rifle or pistol, or even if they were unarmed. Blank entries It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. By searching for the rifle serial number (search box 'Rifle Serial Number' above) By using the SwissWaffen.com all rifle serial number list page or the all rifle serial number PDF. Any chance of the number of the back of the pommel - it should only contain numbers if it is pre 1930's. Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook): Symbols indicating the arsenals at which the bayonets were manufactured, dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. 7. The design was intended to give the average Japanese infantryman a long enough reach to pierce the abdomen of a cavalryman. During the war and subsequent American occupation of Japan, thousands of Bayonets for Sale page. Riveted, slab-sided grips. The makers mark on this example is of the 2ndstyle, with the Kanji inside the diamond pointing downward. Steel scabbard is free of dents., s/n 23 $295.00 Add to Cart Compare Quick view JAPANESE TYPE 30 HOOKED BAYONET - C34112 8. The press stud mechanism is in good, crisp working order. The bayonet carries the 4 rings and M with an arrow through it on the blade which retains much of its original bled finish. Type38 rifle, Ricasso: Figure-eight inside a circle (Nagoya Arsenal mark) and diamond with a rectangle inside (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works mark), 7.7mm. The Type 35 bayonet was a slightly modified Type 30 bayonet made specifically for the Type 35 rifle. No arsenal markings; (375mm.) The series markings are illustrated in the following The Arsenal mark on Japanese rifles is generally found to the right of the serial number on the left . *JAPANESE TYPE 38 ARISAKA MILITARY RIFLE. According to Carter, this type frog was probably made post-1940. Identify which type your bayonet falls under. Sword bayonet for use on the 6.5mm. The serial number and arsenal marking are on the left side of the receiver. Research published by collector/ researcher, Nick Komiya, indicates that this design was a two-in-one hybrid intended to replace the Y-design (pictured below) and the single belt loop design. Arisaka Type 44 Image Credit: Honeycutt, Fred L. Patt Anthoyn, Military Rifles of Japan, Julin Books, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 1996, Page 31 Type 'I' Rifle: This Italian built rifle looks similar to the Type 38 rifle, except that it uses a Carcano action, has no vent holes, and lacks any markings except a serial number. Serial number of Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle showing circle symbol of the Koishikawa arsenal in Tokyo. ORIGINAL JAPANESE ARISAKA TYPE 38 & 44 PARTS: Upper Tang. This example was made by the Hikari Seiki SeisakushoKK (Precision Optical Manufacturing Corp.), under Kokura Army Arsenal supervision, in 1945. A diagram online will help match the SKS markings and worth of the rifle. One of the first things to look at when you want to know the production date of a Norinco SKS rifle is the symbol. Semin. and 34th Coy. long by 2.875in. THE COLLECTORS BOOK OF GERMAN BAYONETS 1680-1945 Part One Guide to foreign & United States bayonets & miscellaneous edged weapons;: A collection of over 240 line drawings and over 250 photographs Bayonet Belt Frogs: A Guide to Belt Frogs of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Czechoslovakia, New Zealand - PART I The rifles fired only blanks, caps, or were non-firing "clicker" models. 59.9K subscribers It has been a bit since we put up a Japanese Firearms video, and in this one we take a look at the Type 30 bayonet and its variants. *JAPANESE TYPE 38 ARISAKA MILITARY RIFLE. Yes your bayonet has the Koishikawa / Kokura Arsenal mark, the circle surrounded by 3 half circles. South Lancashire Regiment who died 12/02/1917 BASRA MEMORIAL Iraq ' The abbreviations are listed below the table. If you have a specific identification question, please see our JavaScript is disabled. Although in quite good condition, the frog is stiff and hard as wood. Single-edged, fullered blade with false edge. Country Pagesstart here if you think you know the country of origin. "T" proof mark stamped on barrel at receiver. Japanese Bayonet Type 30 Kokura WW2 Early Model 5 Digit Serial Nice. Sign up for a new account in our community. The bayonet itself (the blade and hilt) has the serial number HG 7920, and the number 6 or 9 on the back od the hilt. 6 Reserve Lorry Park Royal Air Force who died 28/02/1919 BELGRADE CEMETERY Belgium ' Crossguard and pommel and made of steel; "blued" metal. dailyinfo[11]=' Seacunny ABDUR RAHMAN SIRAJUL HAQ S.S. MERTON HALL (Liverpool). shiki character and the characters for the Japanese numerals are The following table, based on information from McCollum's and Honeycutt's Japan, by Fred. [14.014.5mm.] If you send a check or money order, please note on the document that it is intended for the "Research Fund". They were founded in 1918 to make consumer household electric appliances and have evolved into the present-day Panasonic Corporation. Find your rifle using one of the three follwing methods: Using the SwissWaffen.com rifle overview picture gallery By searching for the rifle serial number (search box ' Rifle Serial Number ' above) By using the SwissWaffen.com all rifle serial number list page or the all rifle serial number PDF charged with developing a new rifle to replace the earlier models such as Scabbard is ~16-1/4" in length; "blued" finish. The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with steel rivets. Item #: 22866 More Details Very Rare Bayonet Stamped on Pommel "TEACH"' Made: WWII / Japan Maker: Jinsen Model: Type 30 Condition: Fine+ Qty: Price: $495 USD Joslyn M-1855 Navy Rifle Saber Bayonet . 22: 1935 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. Chinese Labour Corps who died 20/02/1918 ST. ETIENNE-AU-MONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY France ' Some of the people with a strong interest in the Pacific theatre WW2 are doing some excellent research. For WW1 I am waiting for Trajan to publish the ultimate authoritative text on bayonets used by the central powers. The highest is 1553252. Leather belt frog for carrying the Type30 bayonet used on the Type38 and Type99 rifles. What should I expect to pay for one? Condition varies, as these were used in service, and may have seen use after the war. If you choose to snail-mail images, please make sure you have copies or your originals retained for yourself. Arisaka rifles were used in the Russian front in WW1, I believe passed-on by the French? Koishikawa switched from the "B" to the "S" barrel proof mark in the Flush Rivets- Mid War/Late War, Grip Types Flag measures 14.75in. Ricasso: "Four cannonballs" and "Hourglass" markings. Bayonet Terminologydiagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs. However, for reasons unknown, this was not always done. In the mean time, my serial: Code: TULA AKSU 86 696647. The Type 30 were introduced in 1897 and it was this bayonet design that would plagued the American Troopers during WWII. The Type 30 bayonets had arsenal markings stamped onto the ricasso. There are numerous makers but the most common is Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) 1870 to 1929, which then became Kokura Arsenal (1929 to 1945). Just a few examples of appraisal values forwaffenfabrik. Each rifle had a bayonet matched to it. specific rifle type. Here is a link to a current GWF Thread, with information and photographs relating to Japanese Arisaka bayonets and rifles being used during WW1. characters. Here are some links that will help you out on your adventures finding Japanese bayonets. var day=mydate.getDay() with concentric circles, which looks something like this: Each Japanese rifle was marked with the symbol of either the arsenal of Serial number of Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle showing circle symbol of the Koishikawa arsenal in Tokyo. These were all likely to have been manufactured before 1900. The M5 bayonet There was a number of companies that made them. Greetings to all! either an elongated M or the school mark substituted, or (ii) mum or british? I am certain that Lancs.Fus. Gifted with the Pattern Room by the Ministry of Defence, August 2005. Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' All of the AK47 bayonets themselves are pretty much identical in appearance and difficult to identify as to country of manufacture and issue. Please Note: These are currently being reproduced and offered by various distributors. The worldbayonets.com bayonet identification guide features pictures and dimensions of bayonets from around the world; along with history and other information to aid in identification.This reference is by no means exhaustive, but does cover many of the bayonets encountered on the collectors market today, as well as some rare and unusual specimens. Japanese Type 30 Bayonet - Manufacture date? This site U.S. Rifle Modle of 1903 (m1903.com) has information on the M1917 and does . completely or partially removed and replaced with the concentric circle dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). overall length and were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns, To summarize, bayonets and sheaths are marked as follows: "prefix letter (N for Nordsee or O Ostsee), preceded by numbers from 1 to 5 sometimes followed by a suffix letter". 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