A very nice early example of the Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet, retaining the desirable strongly curved hooked quillon and stamped with the stacked cannonballs mark associated with Kokura Arsenal.

This is a good honest early pattern example that remains in very well preserved condition throughout and displays extremely well.

Blade

The blade is in excellent condition and remains bright with no signs of rust, pitting, or damage. It retains a long, well-defined fuller running along both sides. The front of the ricasso is stamped with the stacked cannonballs mark associated with Kokura Arsenal.

The last portion of the blade leading toward the tip appears to have received a very neat period sharpening which flows naturally into a sharp point. This sharpening is confined to the final section of the blade and the overall blade profile remains correct.

Overall, a very attractive blade that displays extremely well.

Hilt & Grips

The wooden grips remain in excellent condition with minimal wear and no damage. They are secured with the correct two screw bolts and oval washers. The bayonet retains the desirable early strongly curved hooked quillon and the rifle retaining button functions correctly.

The pommel is the early bird-head pattern, and the top of the pommel is stamped with the number 52312. Both the pommel and crossguard still show areas of their original blued finish.

Scabbard

The bayonet is accompanied by its original all-steel scabbard which still retains the majority of its original blued finish. There are some areas of surface rust visible toward the lower section, but overall the scabbard remains in very good condition with no dents or structural damage.

The bayonet slides into the scabbard smoothly and retains a good snug fit, as it should.

Overall

A very nice untouched early example of the Japanese Type 30 bayonet with the sought-after hooked quillon configuration. These early examples are noticeably better finished than many later wartime production pieces and remain popular with collectors.

Blade length: approx. 398 mm

Historical Note

The Type 30 bayonet was introduced in 1897 for use with Japanese Arisaka rifles and would remain the standard Japanese bayonet for nearly half a century.

Early examples such as this were well manufactured with good machining, strong blued finishes and the distinctive hooked quillon design. As production continued into the years surrounding the Second World War, manufacturing methods became increasingly simplified. Late war bayonets often display rougher machining, simplified fittings and a general reduction in finish quality due to wartime material shortages and the pressure of mass production.

Despite these later changes, the Type 30 remained the principal Japanese bayonet throughout both world wars and is now one of the most recognisable bayonets of the 20th century.

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