An original Japanese Arisaka Bayonet 1897-1950 (Type 30)with wooden grip and metal scabbard. The bayonet is from an unknown Arsenal, (pre WW2) It has a hooked quillon and muzzel ring. It has a polished single edge blade which measures 382mm long, it has a small dent on the blade about 110mm from the tip which can be seen in one of the photographs. On the Ricasso it has the Japanese manufacturers mark of an unknown arsenal. The scabbard is metal. (Please see page 203 of The Bayonet Book by Peter White) The bayonet and scabbard are in very good condition. The price includes Uk delivery.
£225