(375 mm.) I am certain that Lancs.Fus. There are numerous makers but the most common is Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) 1870 to 1929, which then became Kokura Arsenal (1929 to 1945). Leading Stoker Alfred James PRICE H.M.S. LaBar classified this frog as LBF #23. For WW1 I am waiting for Trajan to publish the ultimate authoritative text on bayonets used by the central powers. The image at left shows the flag tied to a Type 30 bayonet affixed to a 6.5 mm. 7x58mm Arisaka caliber, *JAPANESE TYPE 38 ARISAKA MILITARY RIFLE. It is actually quite surprising as to what Japanese records do survive and where they are held. Again the bayonet in this thread has this arsenal mark. I would like to thank Raymond Labar and his book Bayonets Of Japan for getting me inspired to learn about the Japanese Bayonet Markings.. • No arsenal markings; The bottom of the pommel is marked with serial number 91234, after the series marking. Again the bayonet in this thread has this arsenal mark. 102nd King Edwards Own Grenadiers who died on 28/12/1920 DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE) India' There are numerous makers but the most common is Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) 1870 to 1929, which then became Kokura Arsenal (1929 to 1945). Although 1906 Springfield production included a serial number on the 1906 dated bayonets, the 1906 Rock Island Arsenal bayonet did not have a serial number. Bayonets from Selected Countries of the World updated March 4, 2008: Help us keep this Identification Service alive. Japenese Arisaka type 38. The flat sided grips and lack of quillion would indicate later, probably WW2, production. He believes it is 2203956. Just like rifles, bayonets were made in series & changes occured in these series such as serial number locations, use of "M" and different blade proofs. For your example at 2203956 to be of WW1 manufacture would require a production run up to 1918 of 650,000 or more. dailyinfo[7]=' J/96872 Boy 1st Class Leslie Neville ELDRED H.M.S. Good condition and guaranteed original pre WWII Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet that has the Tokyo Arsenal marking in the right ricasso. Visit our Shopping Site pages and buy from us direct or visit our Books for Sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. The bayonets on this page are part of my collection. The Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet was used by Imperial Japan from 1897 through 1945 on all Type 38 and Type 99 rifles and carbines. That doesn't seem unreasonable, though I do not actually know. It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. The Japanese Army and Naval Landing Forces used regular service bayonets for bayonet training. The british issue Arisakas came via the French; I got that from the late and much lamented Tony Edwards. Can anyone elucidate? These flags are often seen in Second World War photographs, tied to a fixed bayonet. *JAPANESE TYPE 38 … Standard production Arisaka with matching numbered bolt and bayonet with … The Springfield Armory produced over 1 million M-1905 Bayonets between 1905 and 1922, while the Rock Island Arsenal produced just under 0.5 million total bayonets in runs between 1906 and 1914 and then again between 1917 and 1919. *JAPANESE TYPE 38 ARISAKA MILITARY RIFLE. This bayonet is in good condition. (it's late here!). The metal parts of the bayonet were unfinished until about 1917, after which they were parkerized. In 1937, the automobile department became a separate company which grew into what is known today as Toyota Motor Sales. It also produced M1905 and M1910 scabbards and converted M1905 scabbards to M1910 Modified types. The Type 30 bayonet was in continuous manufacture from adoption in 1897 until 1945 and used with the initial T30 6.5mm Arisaka rifle which was replaced in 1905 by the T97 Arisaka and also fits the new model 1939 rifle T99 Arisaka in 7.7mm. Identify which type your bayonet falls under. . Serial number of Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle showing circle symbol of the Koishikawa arsenal in Tokyo. The rifle was even longer when the 40 cm (15.75 inches) Type 30 bayonet was fixed. The Type 30 bayonets are normally seen with a serial number on the butt of the pommel. Essex Regiment who died on 15/12/1920 SMETHWICK (UPLANDS) CEMETERY United Kingdom' LaBar classified it as LBF #57. This example will mount to a service rifle. Sword bayonet for use on the 6.5 mm. Thanks Ross for the extra information on the Arisaka - I have seen exactly one over here in six or so years of collecting. (197 mm.) Japanese Ww2 Type 30 Bayonet Serial Number 7072: $128. The flat sided grips and lack of quillion would indicate later, probably WW2, production. Each bayonet had its own unique serial number (range 1 to 1,196,000). The ball-tipped scabbards are about 415 mm (16-3/8”) long, while the tube-tip scabbards are just a tad shorter (by about 1 mm). dailyinfo[3]='Second Lieutenant Illtyd SHEPPARD 15th Ludhiana Sikhs who died 03/01/1921 BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY Iraq'
