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WWII Dated US Army UFH (Union Fork and Hoe Company) M1 Short Bayonet & Scabbard for the M1 Garand Rifle. BAYO 381. - BAYO 381 An excellent, original M1 Garand rifle bayonet with original 10” parkerised blade, not a cut down ‘M1905’ or ‘M1942’. The fullers do not run through to the tip as with the cut down bayonets, but stop 2 ¾ “from the tip (see ‘An Illustrated History of Bayonets’ by Martin.J.Brayley, pages 231-241). The bayonet has a push button release which is situated near to the cross guard with muzzle ring. The ricasso is stamped by the maker ‘UFH’ (Union Fork and Hoe Company), ‘US’ (army acceptance mark) & Frankford arsenal ‘ignited grenade’ mark along with the manufacture date ‘1943’. It has its original plastic scabbard with steel throat mount. The throat mount has the correct double hook arrangement. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 381. (USA Box 1) £295.00 |
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Late Production Arisaka 30 Bayonet and Scabbard with Kokura Arsenal Markings. BAYO 380. - BAYO 380 This is a Japanese ‘Arisaka Type 30’ bayonet with hooked quillon and made by ‘Tokyo Kokura’ arsenal. (The arsenal was established in 1916 as the ‘Kojura Arms Factory’ Kokura Heiki Seizojo as one of six arsenals under control of the Government: the others were the Tokyo Arsenal, Nizo Arsenal (Second Tokyo Arsenal), Nagoya Asenal, Osaka Arsenal and the South Manchurian Arsenal. The Arsenal manufactured various machine guns, cannons and rifles. The blade is polished with minor signs of age-related staining and measures 15 ½” (20” overall) with fullers and is marked to the ricasso with the four rings trademark of the ‘Kokura’ arsenal. The grips are wooden and very good, held by two screw bolts and the pommel. The scabbard is clean with minor dings, and the ball tipped metal version. See page 210 No 469 of Watts & White for reference. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 380. (Other Countries/Arisaka Box 1) £295.00 |
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*Matching Numbers* 1940 dated German Mauser M84/98 3rd Model Bayonet, Scabbard with Leather Frog. BAYO 379. - BAYO 379 M84/98 German bayonet 3rd model (The first pattern of S84/98 or M1884/98 bayonet was the 1871/1884 bayonet adapted so it could be used on the Gewehr 98. This was replaced in service by the 1898/05 bayonet. However, during World War I the S84/98 began to be produced again. The German Imperial Army used this bayonet in World War I as a way of conserving scarce resources The S84/98 III was production of the S84/98 bayonet during the late Weimar period and during the time of Nazi Germany. The hilt has clean plastic grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel with Waffenampt stamp has a mortise slot and locking bolt which secures it to the rifle nose cap. The crossguard has no quillon or muzzle ring. The polished single edged spear point blade has a fuller on each side for about 180 mm. The riccasso has the makers name ‘MUNDLOS’ and ‘6710’. The scabbard has unmarked metal and is also stamped with the number ‘6710’ with leather frog attached. See pages 115/133 of Watts & White for reference. A very good example for the collector, the price includes UK delivery. BAYO 379. (Box 3) £395.00 |
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WWII British Lee Enfield No 4 MK I Cruciform Spike Bayonet by ‘SM’ (Singer Manufacturing Co) with MK I Scabbard and Webbing Frog. BAYO 378. - BAYO 378 The No. 4 Mk. I was beautifully made, with its distinctive cruciform blade. The bayonet and socket are one solid forging. Only 75,000 of this type were made. Production occurred during the latter half of 1941 and into the early months of 1942. The only maker was the Singer Manufacturing Co. (the famous sewing machine people), at their Clydebank, Scotland plant. One influence in the selection of Singer was that Scotland was felt to be safer from German bombers than England. This is an excellent, original, Lee Enfield No.4 MK 1 spike bayonet with cruciform blade in its original scabbard. The socket is stamped No. 4 MK.1 and by the manufacturer 'SM' (the Singer Manufacturing Co). Its 8” cruciform blade is undamaged, and its ribbed locking catch works as it should. The bayonet's scabbard is in similar excellent condition with no dents. The throat of the scabbard is stamped ‘No4 MK 1’. The green webbing scabbard is in good order with brass clip in place. See ‘Skennerton’ pages 214-215 – ‘B266’. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 378. (Box 1) £375.00 |
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Australian Owen Mk I Sub Machine Gun 1907 Pattern Bayonet with Lithgow Marked Blade and No. 1 Scabbard. 22534:6. - 22534:6 The Owen Mk I bayonet was introduced in 1944 along with Owen Mk I/I, although the I/I model was at first known as the Mk II. The Mk I is merely the No I (Patt. 1907) with a newly made 10” blade, having a fuller of only 5”. The wartime Owen bayonets were made at Orange, therefore the OA mark. More of the Owens were produced at Lithgow in 1953 and these have the MA mark such as this one. The ricasso is stamped with inspection marks and ‘MA’ and on the other side with a Broad arrow and ’53’ (1953). The blade is in excellent condition. The bayonet has a straight waisted cross guard. The slab wood grips are both intact and are secured with two screw bolts. The pommel has the push button release, which operates smoothly and clearance hole. The No 1 late scabbard has a large frog stud along with three rivets showing on the locket. Its leather is in good condition and is stamped ‘Mangrovite TD’ with a War Department Arrow. (see page 278 & 279, item A13 in Skennerton's 'British & Commonwealth Bayonets book). The price includes UK delivery. 22534:6. (07 Box 1) £275.00 |
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Czechoslovakian V-24 Bayonet Scabbard & Frog. 22534:4. - 22534:4 The Czechoslovakian VZ–24 bayonet is a significant artifact representing a transitional period in European military history. Originally designed for the VZ-24 Mauser rifle, this bayonet became one of the most widely produced and distributed blade designs of the 20th century. The final production variant, manufactured after the Communist takeover of Czechoslovakia in 1948, reflects the geopolitical and industrial changes of the era. Following the 1948 Communist government reforms, VZ–24 bayonets were produced until 1950, coinciding with the cessation of VZ-98N rifle production. These bayonets are distinguished by their marking ‘tgf’ a letter code introduced by the new regime. This coding system was inspired by the German practice during World War II and designated Zbrojovka Brno, the state-controlled arms manufacturer, as the producer. The ‘tgf’ marking is a hallmark of Communist-era production, symbolizing the centralized control of arms manufacturing and the strategic importance of Brno’s facilities. The bayonets from this period retained the robust, functional design of earlier models, characterized by a fullered blade, steel pommel, and wooden grip panels. The scabbard, typically of steel construction, was designed to endure harsh field conditions. The VZ–24 bayonet was not only a standard issue for Czechoslovakian forces but also an export item, contributing to its widespread use across numerous countries. Its compatibility with Mauser rifles made it a favoured choice in various military arsenals worldwide. Stamped ‘tgf’ to the pommel and frog stud of the scabbard. In very good order. The price includes UK delivery. 22534:4. (Other countries Box 3) £225.00 |
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AKM Type II Bayonet and Scabbard for the AK47 Assault Rifle. 22534:1 - 22534:1 The AK47 assault rifle was introduced during a period in history when the bayonet's future was in debate. In the decade following the outbreak of the Second World War, most of the major powers produced an infantry rifle without the ability to mount a bayonet. Without a single exception, everyone was redesigned to accept a bayonet or replaced with a rifle that did within a few years of its introduction. The AK47 was Russia's entry in this debate, being designed without the intent that it mounts a bayonet. Having a change of mind, in 1955, the Russians opted for a bayonet. The AK47 bayonet hilt borrows heavily from the Swedish M1914 bayonet, another example where the bayonet was added as an afterthought. Both the AK47 bayonet and scabbard were patterned after Russia's first knife bayonet, the M1940 bayonet used with the 7.62 mm. Tokarev SVT–40 self–loading rifle. Although adequate, the dual muzzle-ring arrangement made the AK47 bayonet awkward, at best, for any other use. The AKM rifle was introduced in 1960. Among other things, the updated AK47 variant included a bayonet lug. Much easier and cheaper to manufacture than the AK47, production and use of the AKM went worldwide. The inclusion of a bayonet lug allowed for a more conventional bayonet. However, the new bayonet design, what we refer to as the AKM Type I, was far from conventional. It was as groundbreaking as the Kalashnikov itself. It incorporated several features, making for an incredibly versatile bayonet. The one-piece moulded plastic grip & pommel; and stainless-steel blade made the bayonet impervious to rust and rot. The unfullered clip-point blade had saw teeth along the spine. The steel scabbard body had a lug at the point that engaged a window cut into the blade, so that bayonet and scabbard could be combined as a wire cutter. The scabbard body had a rubber insulator, making it safe to cut electrified wire. The belt hanger was a clip-on affair that was cheap and easy to replace. A retention strap was also included, for extra grip when using as a combat knife. A truly revolutionary design that continues to influence bayonet design to the present day. An unusual design, it has a bowie type unfullered 14 ½ cm blade with a serrated back and whole near the point which engages with the scabbard to form a wire cutter. The grips are wooden, and the scabbard is a later orange composite. The leather straps are in place and in good order. The price includes UK delivery. 22534:1 (Other Countries Box 1) £145.00 |
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*Scarce* U.S Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet. 22534:2 - 22534:2 Developed to serve as both a combat bayonet and entrenching tool, the Trowel bayonet (also known as the rice bayonet) for the Remington Rolling Block rifle was patented in April of 1872. It had a unique way of attaching to the muzzle of the rifle in that the rear of the bayonet socket rotated to allow fixing. Earlier trowel scabbards had a brass hook to attach to a belt. This is a good original example 14 ½ “long and 3 ½ “at its widest. The double-edged blade tapers to a point and the reverse has medial ridge. The bayonet has the correct knurled grip section which rotates as it should. The bayonet is undamaged. There is some age-related staining which is as to be expected. The grip retains its original finish. See pages 410 & 429 of Watts & White for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 22534:2 (USA Box 2) £475.00 |
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British ‘L1A3’ Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog BAYO 369. - BAYO 369 This is a British L1A3 bayonet and scabbard (see Skennerton’s book, British & Commonwealth Bayonets Book, pages 261 – B322). The bayonet was first adopted on the 31st of December 1958. The bayonet has a blackened pommel and cross guard with muzzle ring, all of which retain most of their original paint. The 7.937” drop point steel blade is single edged and has fullers. There are no visible marks on the blade. The bayonet has its original No5 MK II metal scabbard brass mouthpiece and is fitted with an original webbing frog. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 369. (Box 1) £245.00 |
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WWII British No. 5 Mk I (Jungle Carbine) Bayonet Scabbard and Webbing Frog. BAYO 483. - BAYO 483 There was only one variant of the No. 5 bayonet produced, which is the No. 5 Mk I bayonet. During World War II Wilkinson Sword in London produced by far the most No. 5 Mk I bayonets, producing close to 190,000. Other producers were a company called Radcliffe who made 75,000, Viners of Sheffield who made 42,000 and Elkington & Co who produced close to 10,000. Post-war manufacturing was done by the Royal Ordnance Factory in Poole. It is unknown how many they produced. This is a nice wartime No5 bayonet for the Jungle Carbine and the L2A3 Sterling sub-machine gun. The fullered blade is true, with only light age-related staining. The grips are showing very minor signs of service wear and stamped ‘RAD.12’ Radcliffe Maker?) to one-side and a Broad arrow to the other. See Watts & White item No 844 pages 328 & 401. The scabbard is the early No5 MkI with steel mouthpiece and has the majority of its black paint. The webbing frog has stores codes to the rear, see images. A lovely WWII example in very good condition, the price includes UK delivery. BAYO 483. (Box 1) £325.00 |
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