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*Rare* Japanese ‘Thai Contract’ Arisaka Short Model Bayonet. BAYO 615. - BAYO 615 This is a rare Japanese short ‘Arisaka’ bayonet with hooked quillon with no visible makers mark. In late December 1941 Thailand signed an agreement with the Japanese and then on 25 January 1942 declared war on Britain and the United States. It was a decision which split the government with the Thai foreign minister Direk Chaiyanam and the liberal leader Pridi Phanomyong advocating resistance against the Japanese. The Arisaka rifle is a family of Japanese military bolt-action service rifles, which were produced and used since approximately 1897, when it replaced the Murata rifle family, until the end of World War II in 1945. The most common models include the Type 38 chambered for the 6.5×50mmSR Type 38 cartridge, and the Type 99 chambered for the 7.7×58mm Type 99 cartridge, which is comparable in power to a modern .308 Winchester round. The blade measures 297mm (398mm overall) with fullers both sides. The grips are wooden held by two screw bolts and oval washers (similar to the A, B, C & D versions) and the pommel carries Thai lettering. The scabbard is a ball tipped metal version with minor use related dings. See ‘Bayonets of Japan’ by Raymond.C.Labar, page 75 for similar. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 615 (Arisaka Box 1) £375.00
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