2401 VERY NICE CONDITION JAPANESE WWII TYPE 30 BAYONET.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 14:28UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 75.00 USD
Estimated at 150.00 - 250.00 USD

15 3/4" fullered bayonet; forward 10 1/2" of blade has been sharpened w/ arsenal quality workmanship. Marked on right ricasso w/ interlocking circles & 2 lines inside diamond. Marking is reportedly of Howa Jyuko arsenal under Nagoya supervision. Straight cross guard; smooth hardwood grips, birdshead pommel marked with S#. Unmarked blued steel scabbard.
CONDITION: blade retains 90% original blue finish w/ light high point wear & several spots of missing finish. Balance of metal has 80% blue w/ light wear & peppery oxidation. Grips have very good appearance w/ scattered light handling marks. Scabbard has lg. degree of original blue w/ light wear & peppery oxidation throughout. (02-16315-7/RW). $150-250.