Early War Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet

Description

7/30/25 - This is a very nice example of a Japanese early war Type 30 Arisaka bayonet that was manufactured by KK Matsushita Kinzoku. The blued blade is in very nice condition overall with some minor patina and evidence that the tip of the blade has been sharpened. The blade has the manufacturers marks by the handle. The guard and ring for the rifle is also in nice condition and there is no looseness or play. The wooden handle shows sign of moderate use and has areas of pitting. The but of the handle is stamped with "11987" and the manufacturers marks as well. Blade comes with the metal scabbard which is in decent condition with minor pitting throughout and one dent along the spinal area.