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help on a bayonet
slidder12
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maybe if I describe it you can help me id this rascal
found it in a trunk in a attic of a old house I am restoreing
along with what looks like an old doughboy helmet
anyway it is 20" from tip to end, blade is 16"..has a small wooden
grip about 2 1/2"..a groove at the end that i assume is for a bayonet lug and a small release button which depresses
markings are what looks like to me 3 concentric circles stamped close
to where the blade meets the hilt I guess..has a hole that slips over
a barrel I assume...also has a arrow that has a M stamped over it
the sheath is all metal no markings that I can see and a loop type attachment for hanging or cliping on a belt...this is really in good condition..wood good no rot or cracks blade still has the blue on it
with just a touch of surface rust(very little)..sheath very nice
any ideas...I was thinking maybe 1903 springfield or M1 Garand
any ideas as to the worth..
found it in a trunk in a attic of a old house I am restoreing
along with what looks like an old doughboy helmet
anyway it is 20" from tip to end, blade is 16"..has a small wooden
grip about 2 1/2"..a groove at the end that i assume is for a bayonet lug and a small release button which depresses
markings are what looks like to me 3 concentric circles stamped close
to where the blade meets the hilt I guess..has a hole that slips over
a barrel I assume...also has a arrow that has a M stamped over it
the sheath is all metal no markings that I can see and a loop type attachment for hanging or cliping on a belt...this is really in good condition..wood good no rot or cracks blade still has the blue on it
with just a touch of surface rust(very little)..sheath very nice
any ideas...I was thinking maybe 1903 springfield or M1 Garand
any ideas as to the worth..
Comments
Check out this link on Japanese Bayonets, for more information.
http://www.radix.net/~bbrown/japanese_markings.html
The scabbard definitely rules out a US Bayonet, the all metal scabbard and the loop (which is buckled into a frog or belt attachment) was not used on US blade bayonets.
Try looking on one of the on line auctions for "Arisaka Bayonet" or "Japanese Bayonet" and you will probably see one that looks like yours.
There are several variation, straight guard, curved guard, etc, and some collectors go nuts over certain arsenal stamps so I would not try cleaning it other than putting a light coat of oil on it. Value would anywhere from $25 up depending on collector interest.
That old Doughboy helmet might be worth some money too, I would have someone check it out 'cause some of those things bring big bucks.
Dan R
Reproductions of Japanese bayonets are about fifty bucks so draw your own conclusion.
everyone was right it is japanese...cool thing it fits my buddys
M1 Garand perfectly..guess i'll use it as a wall hanger or something