Initially, rifles make Magazine capacity: 15 shots. Japanese Type 38 Rifle Description: Serial #1103179, 6.5mm Arisaka, 31 1/4' barrel with a very good bore that has some dark freckling within the grooves. This mark can be found on the left side of the receiver at It's a Type 30 bayonet, although there were many styles, some with straight quillons, some with hooked, some with wooden scabbards, some with steel, some with heavy canvas, some rubberized. dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' long by 2.25in. The blade carries the 4 ring Kokura Arsenal mark and the pommel has serial number 52293 and has small inspection marks. This example is from the 46th series, the 2ndseries produced by the Toyoda Jido Shokki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works), under Nagoya Army Arsenal supervision. The bayonet serial numbers were unique to the bayonets and had nothing to do with the rifle serial. All Japanese infantrymen were issued with the Type 30, whether they were armed with a rifle or pistol, or even if they were unarmed. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Type 30 Bayonet 'TALW' Late-War Last Ditch & Scabbard at the best online prices at eBay! Arisaka Type 99 Bolt-action Rifle and Bayonet:Arisaka Type 99 Bolt-action Rifle and Bayonet: Arisaka Type 99 Bolt-action Rifle and Bayonet, c. 1940s, serial number 26460, 7. // Stop Define Variables for days of the month The main way to date Arisaka bayonets is by the serial number on the end of the pommel. Thanks also for the suggesting of sitting down to write up bayonets. Scabbard throat has a metal loop for attaching leather strap from belt attaching frog; drag has a rounded finial. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. standard issue Type 38 and Type 99 rifles that had the chrysanthemum supplied by his great-granddaughter. The grips were made of wood inset to the metal of the handle. 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. If you E-mail or snail-mail any images to me for use in identification of an item, I reserve the right to use - without further contact - those images on my website, without compensation to you The blade was 16" in length and the bayonet was 20" overall. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and The series markings are illustrated in the following Middlesex Regiment who died 17/02/1917 REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT France ' prototypes, other pre-production guns, and occasional rifles assembled The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with rivets. Lower-left: manufactured circa 1937-1945 by Toyoda Jodoshoki Seisakusho Arsenal (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works in Nagoya); two facing "dolphin-like sea creatures" (shachi) for Nagoya and a geometric design Unloaded weight: 2.48 kg. (197 mm.) completely or partially removed and replaced with the concentric circle Users In his book, Bayonets of Japan, Ray LaBar indicates that this scabbard is a late-war type most often observed on school bayonets. 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. Composition belt frog for carrying the Type30 bayonet used on the Type38 and Type99 rifles. Table of bayonet variations added 09/07/2000. The very earliest T30 bayonets have no serial number only a large "M" stamped on the back of the pommel. Other main arsenals included Jinsen Arsenal (Korea, looks like a star), Mukden Arsenal (Manchuria, looks like a steering wheel) and National Denki (National Electric, Looks like an Arrow). The designation as Type 30 was a result of . A chrysanthemum with 16 petals (the symbol of the Japanese Emperor) was Johnson does not attempt date production years from serial numbers. If you send a check or money order, please note on the document that it is intended for the "Research Fund". wide. Your email address will not be published. Poorly fitting press stud. Bluecher German Navy who died 29/01/1915 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook, by Jerry L. Janzen, The Arisaka rifles were designated with the year of the Thus, the Type 99 rifle was adopted in Japanese calendar The Type 35 bayonet was a slightly modified Type 30 bayonet made specifically for the Type 35 rifle. Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) There are exceptions for "commercial" unserialed bayonets. 22: 1935 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. . Sword bayonet for use on the 6.5mm. The 95thseries was the final series produced by Hikari Seiki. Thanks Again. He estimates that about the first 200,000 bayonets had the serial number on the top of the tang. The dimensions of the bayonet is almost . This is found on the underside of the bayonet housing assembly between the stacking hook and the rear bayonet lock in-lug. 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, Upcoming changes to logging in - click here, GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. P.O. variations called "last-ditch" and also a number of poorly manufactured "training" bayonets. (73mm.) or Best Offer. or Best Offer. Accessories. Carter classified this frog as #361. 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? 18th & 19th Century (to 1865), United States Post-War Bayonets: M4, M5, M6, and M1917, United States Post-War Era Bayonets M7, M9, OKC3S; Scabbards M8A1 and M10, Ralph E. Cobb 2009 All Rights Reserved. Rate of Fire: M2 on full auto, 650-700rpm. History of the Bayonet: 1500s to the Present DayRead about the people, places, and events that tell the story of the bayonet's impact on the world as we know it. This Type 30 Bayonet was made by Matsushita Kinzoku, is typical of the ones during the later part of WWII. Welcome Brindy. dailyinfo[17]=' Second Lieutenant George Ernest VINCENT Distinguished Conduct Medal 9th Bn. these rifles found their way to the United States as war souvenirs, making This site helped me find out that the Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle and bayonet were both manufactured at the Koishikawa (Tokyo) Arsenal and was made prior to 1936. If so, then, when next in the UK - a meeting is needed! Also, there is an exception for bayonets matched to rifles: The Mauser Oberndorf K98k contract for Portugal. Physical Description . The Type 30 Bayonet was a single-edged sword bayonet with a 400 millimetres (15.75in) blade and an overall length of 514 millimetres (20.24in) with a weight of approximately 700 grams. This included removing the serial numbers from the mag plate, bolt, and butt plate and bayonet. Fellow forumites, once again I bow to your knowledge. Serial numbers in this range are preceded by two. I am certain that Lancs.Fus. The language and calligraphy are a huge problem, but I would not be surprised if we do not see some useful records surface in the next 10 years. Crudely made bayonet for use on school training rifles. These were all likely to have been manufactured before 1900. Lake Cadillac Fishing Report, So in the 50's and in the 60's they set out to do this. This pattern of bayonet was first. After using up all the Type 35, 38 and 30 barrels they had on hand, the makers started using training machine gun barrels. These flags are often seen in Second World War photographs, tied to a fixed bayonet. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) who died 14/02/1916 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' . 1932 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. Details about Japanese Type 30 Bayonet with scabbard for the Type 30 and the Type 99 rifles See original listing. The edges of the blade are usually rounded and not sharp. dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. These were all likely to have been manufactured before 1900. Lovely Yataghan blade is 21 3/4 inches long, clean without dings or corrosion, only a few small speckles. Serial numbers are normally a rack number from the school and the Japanese characters in the handles usually identify the school. Type-Specific Pagesstart here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin. [4] By 1942 the quillon was eliminated to save materials and decrease production time, leaving only a straight guard. According to research published by collector/researcher, Nick Komiya, rubberized canvas was introduced in 1940. This scabbard has a simple welded frog loop and integral throat. The Type 30 bayonet is also known as the "Pattern 1897 bayonet". Leather belt frog for carrying the Type30 bayonet used on the Type38 and Type99 rifles. - Japanese WWII Early Production Type 30 Bayonet, Serial Numbered Tang, Kokura: Original period manufacture. Nivea Commercial Actress 2020, Your email address will not be published. Guard with muzzle ring on one side and hooked quillon on the other. Oh by the way I got something to mount it on! This one comes from the same friend, who is also as clueless as me!!! Enter your search keyword . type 1 - early stocks with high wood and I-cut oiler recess. The first model of the M-1905 bayonet was manufactured between 1906 and 1922 by the Rock Island and Springfield Arsenals (marked SA or RI with the Ordnance Department symbol, along with year and serial number). Cleaning rods come either blued or finished in the white. Original WW2 Japanese Nagoya Last Ditch Type 30 Bayonet 38 99 W/ Scabbard. Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle showing 16-petal chrysanthemum and characters that spell Type 38. WW2 Imperial Japanese Type 30 Training Bayonet RoC Reissue Taiwan 1950's, Scarce $195.00 $13.45 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED WWII Japanese Type 30 Training Rifle Bayonet + Scabbard & Frog $239.00 $15.35 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED WWII Japanese Bayonet with sheath + frog There was a lot of these Bayonets made both before and during WWII. Jealous? The identities of the minor arsenals is likely to be a much tougher nut to crack. You can also watch the trader on this site or make a want add.. You must log in or register to reply here. *JAPANESE TYPE 38 ARISAKA MILITARY RIFLE. Middlesex Regiment who died 25/02/1921 LADYWELL CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The Bayonets Of Japan are some of the more fun bayonets to collect. Straight Late War. mosin nagant bayonet serial number lookup. Length: 905 mm. Free shipping for many products! An oval opening in the frog was to allow a cloth strap on the tunic to pass under the belt, through the frog opening, to a button on the uniform. They were founded in 1918 to make consumer household electric appliances and have evolved into the present-day Panasonic Corporation. (other than my efforts to assist you, however minimal the result may actually be). The makers mark on this example is of the 2ndstyle, with the Kanji inside the diamond pointing downward. Hoffmeister won a Distinguished Service Order for his actions in Sicily. $230.00. Siamese characters on the ricasso represent R.S. 3rd Bn. overall length and were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns, And I thought everything was black and white!!!! There looks to be an inspection mark above the Kokura symbol, which would mean that it is a WW1 or earlier bayonet. 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. At various times, rifles were removed from military service and sold to Mid-War Type30 bayonet with highly polished, blued, fullered blade; straight crosspiece, contoured wraparound grips, fastened with rivets; and, flat birds-head pommel. 4th Bn. The main way to date Arisaka bayonets is by the serial number on the end of the pommel. The Type 30 bayonets had arsenal markings stamped onto the ricasso. This is a nice Type 30 bayonet from the Kokura arsenal. Now, even for me, a bayonet man, that looks to be seriously nice bit of wood and iron/steel you have it mounted on! Left ricasso has Polish eagle over W.P, (Wojsko Polskie = Polish Army) Scabbard. Middle-left: manufactured circa 1937-1945 by Kokura-Tokyo Arsenal, Kokura supervision (aka moji); "stacked cannon balls", one on three for Tokyo-Kokura and the "hourglass" mark of Kokura. This site helped me find out that the Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle and bayonet were both manufactured at the Koishikawa (Tokyo) Arsenal and was made prior to 1936. The serial number is found on the left side of the receiver on most standard rifles. Hilt is ~4-3/8" in length - not including forward-swept "blade-breaker" quillon. The scabbard securing strap on this example is rubberized canvas with a steel buckle. Your best bet may be to go to a local gun show and check the tables there (especially since you're from PA! shiki character and the characters for the Japanese numerals are Again the bayonet in this thread has this arsenal mark. McCollum, 1996, published by Excalibur Publications, PO Box 36, Latham, NY Re: Kar98 Bayonet Serial Number Help? Royal Flying Corps who died 06/02/1918 LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' The book is out of print and is rather tough to find. This example was made by the Hikari Seiki SeisakushoKK (Precision Optical Manufacturing Corp.), under Kokura Army Arsenal supervision, in 1945. The AK47 bayonet is the very first Kalashnikov bayonet designed and issued. Any bayonet would be correct for your rifle, but a 1940 bayonet wouldn't be hard to find. Japan occupied Korea from 19051945. Early WW2 type with a polished fullered blade; hooked quillion, contoured grips fastened with screws set in escutcheons and a contoured birds-head pommel. Operation: Semi-automatic by gas borrowing. Again, I apologise as I know nothing about bayonets. Marked Waffenfabrik Bern M. 81 and serial number 206348. This referred to the area of wood . Carbines with a shallow "00" or "000" stamped in front of the serial 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 Specific blocks Enter your search keyword. The Arsenal mark on Japanese rifles is generally found to the right of the serial number on the After the Germans, the Japanese are probably some of the most sought after bayonets out there. Any ideas on where is a good place to look?? There are numerous makers but the most common is Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) 1870 to 1929, which then became Kokura Arsenal (1929 to 1945). Bayonets for Sale page. Substitute-Standard Type99 Short Rifle, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index, Japanese Bayonet Markings Reference Chart. marking. Type99 Short Rifles, during the transition from standard designs to substitute-standard manufacturing simplifications. It can identify the timeframe and factory location of the weapon's production. IMO Bayonets Of Japan is probably the best bayonet book out there for the Japanese Type 30 bayonet. Online Store and view our *JAPANESE TYPE 38 ARISAKA MILITARY RIFLE. Japan occupied Korea from 19051945. Home; About Us; News; Whats on Sunbeams Pre-School; Hall Hire Information I.M.A. The guide is a work in progress.It currently includes over 525bayonets; plus more than 110frogs and related items from 68 countries. German WWII S.84/98 bayonet and scabbard, German WWII S.84/98 bayonet and scabbard, made by E.U.F. dailyinfo[8]=' Ersatz-Reservist August KOOP 5./I.R.425 German Army who died 08/02/1919 ADINKERKE MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' (203mm.) S - Straight, rivet retained dailyinfo[1]=' Staff Nurse Edith Mary CAMMACK Associate of the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class 4th Southern Gen. Hos. Scarce early WW2 issue Japanese Type 30 bayonet for the Arisaka rifle made with the Kokura Arsenal stamp on ricasso. 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. The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with steel rivets. Collectors value OBERNDORF weapons as they were one of the first two manufactures of the K98k in 1934. designation. var daym=mydate.getDate() Rarity: R3 Condition: VG+ Price: $600 Typically training bayonets tend to be a little more rare than traditional wartime bayonets. dailyinfo[9]=' 910311 Private Charles Henry CROMWELL 2nd Canadian Constr. Johnson identifies 17 main production variations of the T30 bayonet, with virtually all of the variations being WW2 manufacture to simplify production. dailyinfo[4]=' Matrose Paul KURZKE Torpedoboot "G85" German Navy who died 04/03/1919 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Bayonet Terminology diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs. Both the T97 and T99 were used through WW2, due to the inability of Japanese industry to support the change over. Grips: Fullered blade with about 60% bright finish remaining with some staining and light sharpening. like this: All Japanese military rifles had serial numbers except extremely rare Japanese Navy and not based totally on the Arisaka action) are not Crossguard and pommel and made of steel; "blued" metal. Matching ones can still be found for around $100, or less if you don't mind mismatches. bayonet is firm in scabbard. Some concentric circle rifles were remarked The last three digits of the serial number (508) are on the bottom of the bolt shank . If sending a check or money order, please mail, payable to: Original Pinner's caption: Lt-Col Bert Hoffmeister (in profile), wearing his Seaforth Highlander balmoral and shoulder flash in Sicily. Search for: Home. Kings Royal Rifle Corps who died 02/03/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' There are over 200 different versions of the Type 30 Arisaka bayonet. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. . However, the structure had a number of drawbacks, some caused by the poor quality of forgings used, which tended to rust quickly and not hold an edge, and break when bent. The bayonet above is the standard form which all the early bayonets would be. It is actually quite surprising as to what Japanese records do survive and where they are held. How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! Actually it very well could be GW. them one of the most common foreign military firearms available in the Contoured Birds head Early War Japanese Arisaka rifle M 97, Kal 7,7 mm. The weapon was manufactured from 1897 to 1945 at a number of locations, including the Kokura Arsenal, Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo), and Nagoya Arsenal, as well as under contract by private manufacturers including Matsushita, and Toyoda Automatic Loom. If you go to the Documents forum here you'll see many examples of German Soldbuchs (ID books showing equipment issued, etc.) Two of the most common markings are from the Tokyo Arsenal prior to 1936 (Kokura Arsenal 1936-45) and the Nagoya Arsenal. The "crs" is a code for the maker.in this case PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO. SC - Straight contoured 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. School (or 'Trainer') rifles and bayonets were made in local workshops of scrap rifle parts, soft steel and cast metal. SR - Straight rectangular