WW2, Japanese Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet By Nagoya Arsenal, Scabbard & Leather Frog. - BAYO 267 Bayonet

This is a nice Japanese Arisaka Type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon and made by the Nagoya Arsenal complete with its steel scabbard and leather frog. The Nagoya Arsenal was established in 1923 with factories in Atsuta, Kozo, Toriimatsu and Tachikawa. The Arsenal managed research and development of new weapons as well as the manufacture of weapons. The blade retains all of its original blued finish and measures 15 ½ “with fullers. The blade is marked to the ricasso with the trademark of the Nagoya Arsenal. The grips are wooden held by two screw bolts and the pommel is numbered 41154. The scabbard retains much of its original blued finish and is a small ball tipped metal version. The Type 30 three piece leather frog has a makers mark on the rear (illustrated). The leather scabbard retaining strap is split. See, Bayonets of Japan by Raymond. C. Labar, pages 149-152. The price includes U.K. delivery. BAYO 267