WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Scabbard Hooked Quillon (Original)

SKU: JAPANESE ARMY TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYONET SCABBARD HOOKED QUILLON

Original/Reproduction: Original

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: Tokyo or Kokura Arsenal

Date Manufactured: 1940’s

Size / Dimensions: Height: 0.875 in (2.23 cm) Width: 20.75 in (52.71 cm) Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)

Overall length: 21 in

Blade length: 15.75 inches (400mm) long

Crossguard: Hooked Quillon

Scabbard Length: 16 1/2 in

Materials / Construction: Blued steel, Grip material: Hard Wood

Serial Number: 1718

Condition: Very Good

PRICE: $350.00

Seller Type: WW2C

Seller ID: JMW

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description

Original Antique World War II Era Imperial Japanese Type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon, wood grip, and metal scabbard. This early model was made between 1936 and 1943 and came from the Tokyo or Kokura Arsenal.

History

The Type 30 Arisaka bayonet was a standard bayonet used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It was designed to fit the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles, which were the primary rifles used by Japanese infantry during the war.

The Type 30 Arisaka bayonet featured a blade with a single edge and a fuller groove running along most of its length. The blade was approximately 15.75 inches (400mm) long. One distinctive feature of the Type 30 bayonet was its hooked quillon, which is a curved handguard that extends downward from the crossguard. This hooked quillon design was intended to catch an opponent’s weapon or equipment and disarm them in close combat. It could also be used as a wire cutter.

The scabbard for the Type 30 bayonet typically had a wood core with a metal throat and chape. It was designed to protect the blade and allow the bayonet to be carried safely. Some scabbards also had a metal or leather belt frog, which allowed the bayonet to be attached to the soldier’s belt for easy access.

The bayonet also had a distinctive scabbard, typically made of metal with a wood or metal tip, and it featured a belt loop or a metal frog for attaching it to the soldier’s belt or equipment.