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17890 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET- SA 1918- NICKEL PLATED - Most nickel or chrome plated bayonets are the result of unauthorized modification at the unit level for ceremonial use (color guards, parades, etc). However, I recall reading somewhere that Springfield Armory did nickel plate some M1905 bayonets in 1918, but I cannot find that reference. This one looks like it was never polished or previously finished, but simply nickel plated when newly made. It has acquired some minor flaking or rust bubble underneath the nickel as shown on the photos, mainly on the left side of the blade. Grips are about perfect with the rough turning marks intact. I believe this to be one of the SA nickeled bayonets (if, indeed, they actually made some) but it may be a later refinish by the local VFW post. Overall near excellent, and if authentic, a very rare variation for the advanced collector. $325.00 (View Picture)

17865 WW2 M1905 16" BAYONET FOR M1903 OR M1 GARAND MADE BY ONEIDA - Bubba really screwed this one up! He took a mint unissued 16” M1905 Bayonet made by Oneida Ltd in 1943 and hit it with a power sharpened belt on both the lower edge and the upper false edge leaving them with a shiny silvery bright appearance, and really sharp edges. I suppose you could go ahead and bead blast this and reparkerize it and it would look almost like new. Oneida is the second rarest WW2 maker of the M1905 (often incorrectly called M1942) bayonets and they bring a hefty premium over those of other makers. Why did he have to mess up a really great one instead of a previously boogered blade? No scabbard. Anyway, his mistake is your gain as the value has been cut in half $165.00 (View Picture)

16757 U.S. Model 1905 BAYONET for M1903 SPRINGFIELD- 1918 dated with M1905/1910 Scabbard - This is a fairly nice example of the long 16 inch blade bayonet for the M1903 Springfield as used from about 1905 until the end of the M1903 era, and also used on the early M1 Garands. Of course, the shorter (10 inch blade) Bayonet, M1 was adopted in 1943 and many of the longer bayonets were shortened and reissued. This one has the darkened finish which was standardized in late 1917 or early 1918, with about 95% remaining, good on the blade but thinning on the hilt, but I think it probably has been touched up. The walnut grips have been sanded, smoothing off the rough turning marks, and given an oil finish but have some dings as shown in the photos. The scabbard is the first type used on M1905 bayonets with the leather covered body. Originally made with a swivel hook to attach to the belt, these were modified for use with the M1910 style web gear by removing the swivel hook, and wrapping the top of the scabbard with a leather belt having the M1910 belthook. The body has the original Rock Island Arsenal 1908 markings, and the band at the top has RIA 1921. The scabbard is fairly good, except for the worn stitching and slight spreading at the tip, a couple of scars on the upper band, and assorted white specks of paint(?). This will look a lot better after a good cleaning, and a bit of careful work may remove the paint specks or at least blend them in with some good shoe polish. Overall an above average example of the classic U.S. WW1 bayonet. Note that while these are serial numbered, that was strictly for accountability purposes, and there was no effort at all to issued bayonets to match the serial number of a rifle. $425.00 (View Picture)

16756 U.S. Model 1905 BAYONET for M1903 SPRINGFIELD- RIA 1918 dated with M1910 Scabbard - This is an excellent plus example of the long 16 inch blade bayonet for the M1903 Springfield as used from about 1905 until the end of the M1903 era, and also used on the early M1 Garands. Of course, the shorter (10 inch blade) Bayonet, M1 was adopted in 1943 and many of the longer bayonets were shortened and reissued. This one has the original darkened (parkerize) finish which was standardized in late 1917 or early 1918, with about 97-98% remaining on all metal parts. The walnut grips have never been sanded, leaving the rough turning marks. This is a super example with sharp RIA /[bomb]/ 1918 on one side and US/ 421336 on the other side. The scabbard is the Model 1910 with the rawhide covered wooden body and a canvas cover with leather tip. The cover is probably a WW2 era replacement as the early covers used a slightly thicker woven material and thicker leather. Still a very handsome and near mint example of the classic U.S. WW1 bayonet. Note that while these are serial numbered, that was strictly for accountability purposes, and there was no effort at all to issued bayonets to match the serial number of a rifle. Hard to find a nicer one that this. $550.00 (View Picture)

17702 U.S. M4 BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINE BY CONETTA- PLASTIC HANDLE WITH SCABBARD - A good representative example of the final form of the M4 bayonet for the M1 carbine, with the plastic grips. Made by Conetta. These held up much better and were easier and cheaper to make and repair than the stacked leather washers previously used. This one may have been arsenal overhauled due to the texture of the parkerized finish and appearance of some peening of the top edge of the blade. Grips show assorted dings and chips. About 95-97% gray parkerized finish remains. Excellent scabbard. $65.00 (View Picture)

17596 U.S. MODEL 1892 BAYONET AND SCABBARD FOR KRAG RIFLES- 1903 DATE - Bayonet is near perfect with 98-99% original bright arsenal polished finish. Pommel has a couple of spots of stain. Walnut grip scales show the turning marks with dried grease in the rivet area. Blade has never been sharpened or polished after leaving the arsenal. Crisp US and 1903 dates on the ricasso. Scabbard has about 80% thin blue on the front, but back shows less finish- about40-50% very thin with a couple of spots of rust. It would be nice to marry this blade up with a minty scabbard, but we are selling this as is. One of the nicest Krag bayonets we have had in many years. $285.00 (View Picture)

17556 Russian Model 1891 Mosin Nagant First Model Bayonet (unfinished) - Probably made by Remington, but totally unmarked. This is a rough forging that has had most of the machining operations finished, but never was drilled for the stop pin for the locking ring. It is probably left over from the canceled Czarist Russian contracts of 1917. when the Communist government installed by the October Revolution repudiated all the old Czarist contracts. An interesting example of a "work in progress”, and the importance of mutual allied support during WW1. $55.00 (View Picture)

17153 U.S. Model 1892 Bayonet for .30-40 Krag rifles- dated 1899 - Not a bad example, but needs a good cleaning, and it has some damage to the right grip. Blade has lots of spotty staining and rust specks that should mostly clean off with a bit of effort. Hilt has some light rust or patina, but no apparent pitting. Grips are about good except for a chunk about 1” x ½” broken off the right side and some notches where Bubba was counting his toes or something. Good markings US on one side and 1899 on the other. No scabbard. $110.00 (View Picture)

16996 U.S. HALL RIFLE BAYONET (SCARCE) FOR MODEL 1819 OR 1841 HALL RIFLE - (Reilly B76) Nearly 30,000 Hall rifles were delivered between 1823 and 1842, but the bayonets seem to be very scarce on the collector market, probably reflecting wartime losses and later sacrifices to 20th Century scrap drives. When compared to the surviving examples of the similar Model 1816 musket bayonet (made in the hundreds of thousands) their scarcity is a bit easier to understand. Most of the Hall bayonets were unmarked, although there are some with various markings, probably from the later production by Simeon North, or the final production of 1841 Hall rifles at Harpers Ferry. These were the first U.S. military bayonet to be made 100% interchangeable, so there was no need to mark them with match numbers, as was the case with the M1816 muskets and bayonets. The Hall bayonets are instantly recognizable (if you know what to look for) by the high bridge over the rear of the socket, and the higher notch for the front sight blade offset to the left. The centerline mounting of the flint hammer on the Hall breech mechanism, required both front and rear sights to be offset to the left. Overall condition is G-VG with a smooth patina, but no pitting or heavy rusting. Some prefer to leave old arms as found, but if you are one of the collectors who like to polish them up to their original appearance, this one would clean up very nicely. There is some dinging from pounding on the rear of the shank, and a couple of dings on the left edge of the blade at the rear, but nothing too bad. A very hard to find model of one of the important U.S. bayonets. $495.00 (View Picture)

16742 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET FOR .58 MUSKETS AND .50-70 RIFLES (M1855-1872) - Standard original M1855 bayonet which was issued with all the .58 muskets (M1855-1864) and the conversions through the end of the .50-70 era. Overall VG-Fine condition with mostly a polished steel appearance with some stains and a fair amount of light surface rust that should clean off and greatly improve the appearance. This has the post 1861 lock ring that turns a few degrees further than the earlier version, but they were considered 100% interchangeable in service. Could be cleaned up more aggressively if you like the more polished appearance. Markings consist of U.S. over a small S. The single S is the mark of Springfield armory. Will be fine on a representative Civil War musket or .50-70. $225.00 (View Picture)

16733 U.S. MODEL 1917 BAYONET SCABBARD- WW2 PLASTIC TYPE - This is the green fiberglass body style similar to the familiar M3 and M7 scabbard for the M1903 bayoents, but sized for the M1917. Marked on the throat piece “U.S. M1917 / B.M. Co.” These were mainly procured for use with M1917 bayonets being issued with trench guns during WW2 and into the Vietnam era. Overall used excellent condition with just the slightest bit of wear. A nice clean example of this scarce scabbard. $150.00 (View Picture)

17058 U.S. M1892 Krag bayonet dated 1896 - (Janzen 217-1) Hard to find these with 1898 or earlier dates. Overall about VG-fine condition, having been arsenal overhauled a long time ago. During overhaul the scabbard was reblued (over some very fine pitting if you look closely) and the grip scales were replaced with the rivets left in the domed shape instead of being ground flush as they were for the first few years of production. The bright polished blade has clear US and 1896 date on the ricasso. Hilt has some light surface rust on it, but no heavy rust or pitting, so it will clean up nicely with some 320 or 440 emery cloth and patient work. Blade has some staining that will probably clean up with emery cloth. Scabbard is very nice with most of the arsenal reblued finish remaining. In any case, it is a good representative example of a Krag bayonet as used during the Spanish American War period. $275.00 (View Picture)

16761 M1905 BAYONET (SA 1907) & RARE M1905 SCABBARD for M1903 SPRINGFIELD - The bayonet is a very nice one with original bright polished blade and some of the original blue on the hilt and bottom 1/8” of the blade. Fine to excellent walnut grip scales. Blade has some very light staining that could be polished off if desired, and one tiny patch (1/8” x ¾”) where the staining is a bit darker. No nicks in the edge. Crisp markings SA [Springfield Armory] / ordnance bomb / 1907 on the ricasso, with serial number209281 on the other side. A very handsome bayonet showing the early bright blade finish, but not quite minty. The scabbard is the Model 1905 with the Krag style swivel hook. This is the second pattern, with the longer blue steel throat piece. These were made from sometime in 1906 until replaced by the canvas covered rawhide M1910 scabbards. At that point nearly all of the M1905 scabbards were modified by removal of the Krag hooks and installation of a leather collar with a M1910 style belt hook for use with the new style web gear. Thus unmodified examples of het M1905 scabbard are quite scarce, and we have only had maybe 2 or 3 others in the last 10+ years. The leather body on this one shows the usual wear at the tip, and apparently the side stitching had problems and a previous owner glued the seam shut so it is tight now. Unfortunately, someone put several strips of tape on the leather, it when removed, it lifted some of the surface finish. This can be made a lot less noticeable with some polishing and leather treatment. Scabbard is marked on the back RIA (Rock Island Arsenal—where all the scabbards were made then) and dated 1907. While not in the best condition, this is still a very nice representative example of the bright bladed bayonet and M1905 scabbard with matching date. $695.00 (View Picture)

16760 U.S. MODEL M1905 BRIGHT BLADE BAYONET WITH M1905/1910 SCABBARD (SA 1915 BLADE) - A good representative example of the typical bayonet and scabbard used circa 1910-1918. The bayonet was made at Springfield Armory in 1915 with the bright finished blade and blued hilt. The scabbard is one of the leather covered M1905 types which originally had the Krag style belt hook, but was modified sometime after 1910 to replace the swivel hook with the M1910 style wire fastener. Since scabbards and bayonets were provided from different sources must about any combination of items from the same period is “correct” and these altered scabbards remained in use through WW1. The scabbard is in fine plus condition, although needing a good cleaning and treatment with leather preservative or shoe polish and then is will look even better. Good tight stitching, even on the tip. just a few scuffs which will mostly blend in after cleaning. Leather is nice and live, not all dried out or shrunken. The bayonet has about 60-70% of the blue finish on the hilt, worn mostly off on the sides of the guard. Bright polished blade has extensive light staining which may clean up with a vigorous but careful cleaning to look much nicer. This would rate VG-fine as it, with the potential to be fine to excellent after appropriate cleaning. A well above average set for the Mexican border/WW1 era. Getting hard to find these pre-WW1 pieces any more. $575.00 (View Picture)

16713 US. Made Civil War scabbard for Austrian Lorenz bayonet - Reilly S53 “American made scabbard for imported Austrian Bayonets” noted as “…seldom encountered, with few probably having been produced during the war.” This is a pretty nice example except for the brass tip being broken off. Generally the same as the typical Civil War “Type II” scabbard, except with a longer body, and having the distinctive quadrangular shape. A regular M1855 blade will fit in it (and the tip not go past the end of the leather) but it is correct only for the widely used Austrian Lorenz bayonet. Unmarked, with some flaking on the frog and the usual minor dings and scraped on the body. $95.00 (View Picture)

16712 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET FOR .58 MUSKETS AND .50-70 RIFLES (M1855-1872) - Nice original standard M1855 bayonet which was issued with all the .58 muskets (M1855-1864) and the conversions through the end of the .50-70 era. Overall VG-fine condition with mostly a dull steel gray appearance but having a layer of dried grease and crud covering most of the blade and part of the socket. This should clean off easily and look okay, and if desired a bit of work with 320 grit emery cloth will brighten it up to look more like the original bright polished finish. This has the post 1861 lock ring that turns a few degrees further than the earlier version, but they were considered 100% interchangeable in service. Markings consist of U.S. over a punch mark, and the number 5 stamped above the U.S. Will be fine on a good representative Civil War musket or .50-70 but not quite good enough for a minty example. $175.00 (View Picture)

16706 U.S. Model 1816 bayonet for M1816 .69 caliber muskets - (Janzen 198-2) Standard type with 16 inch blade with 8 inch flute on the face of the blade, with a “beak” point. Socket is 3 inches long with bore of about .825 (at the small end of the usual range, so this may not fit on your musket). “T” style mortise. Blade is stamped with “S” which is probably a poorly stuck “US” over L over M. Once thought to be inspector initials, these have been pretty well confirmed by Peter Schmidt’s research to be initials of the forger of the blades, allowing tracking of their work and subsequent charge backs for pieces that failed in inspection. I cannot identify which of the contractors made this one, but suspect it is fairly early as the shank is on the large side of the range of dimensions, and has the forward side somewhat flattened, as was the style with the earlier models. Overall about good condition with what appears to be traces of brown lacquer finish on the socket and possibly elsewhere. Socket has some patina and rust mixed in. Blade has some heavier patina and rust, but not too bad. I suspect that this one could be cleaned up with not too much pitting except in the face flute, but many collectors prefer original rust to shiny appearance, so the buyer can decide what they want to do (if anything.) A good representative example of the bayonet used by most of the Army in the Mexican war, and by a significant number of troops on both sides during the Civil War. $125.00 (View Picture)

16435 U.S. Model 1917 Bayonet by Remington- MINT UNISSUED - This is from an unopened crate of 10 bayonets which was recently found and opened. They were nested together pointing in opposite directions (pommel-tip-pommel-tip…) and show slight discoloration from prolonged contact with the cosmoline covered supports at one point about 5 inches from the tip. Otherwise the blade retains 100% of the frosty gray finish. Pommels with about 98-99% of the original bleu finish, marred by minor dings and scrapes from careless handling during manufacture, test and packing, but exactly as it came from the crate. About perfect walnut grip scales. No scabbards, as those were issued separately. $225.00 (View Picture)

15518 Scarce U.S. Model 1873 scabbard with “U.S” rosette - Only the very earliest scabbard used the rosette with the period between the U and S, as it was dropped and the remainder were simply “US” with no periods. Unfortunately the condition is only fair (at best). The leather is complete and about average condition, but the steel scabbard body is rusted and heavily pitted. Have only seen maybe 3 of these out of all the trapdoor scabbards we have seen over the years, so it may be a long wait for a nicer one. $75.00 (View Picture)

15517 U.S. M1855 bayonet for .58 caliber Civil War muskets- rusty relic - Heavily rusted and light to moderately pitted underneath the smooth brown rust. The rear of the socket has been damaged as shown in the photos. A good old Civil War relic. No history to enhance it as it may be from a famous battle location, or more likely was salvaged from some farmer’s barn a thousand miles from any combat. Cheap history. $55.00 (View Picture)

16460 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET  WITH M1910 SCABBARD (NICE!)- IDENTIFIED TO WW2 NAVY SEABEE - An excellent example of the classic Model 1905 bayonet issued with the M1903 Springfields during WWI and WW2, and also issued with the M1 Garand during WW2.  Made at Springfield Armory in 1909, this originally had the blade polished bright.  However, after about 1917 orders were given to use a dark finish on the blades and many were refinished, and this one now has about 95+% of the old arsenal black parkerized type  finish on the blade, and about 95% on the hilt with lots of storage scratches/scrapes on the crossguard.  Blade may have been lightly sharpened (prior to being refinished).  The walnut grips are about excellent with some smoothing on the rough turned finish, which is slightly darkened from storage in cosmoline. The M1910 scabbard has an excellent woven web cover with brown leather tip, and all stitching is tight and clean.  The body has some minor soiling so it is not quite minty, but close.  Former owner name GLENN PRICE WARD is ink stamped on the front of the body and both sides of the leather tip. Thanks to a visitor, it appears that this was issued to a WW2 U.S. Navy SEABEE from Oklahoma. 
An Oklahoma veterans’ site http://www.mybragpage.com/wwii/ward_glenn_price lists his service as “CCM Glenn Price Ward, son [of] W. D. Ward, graduated from Okla. A & M College; husband of the former Betty Joyce Longwell. Entered Seabees in April, 1942, trained in Norfol[k], Va., and Camp Parks, Cal.; served in the Midways, Hawaii and the Philippines.  Awarded Am. Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, Philippine Lib. Ribbon, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal.”  CCM is the old abbreviation for “Chief Construction Mechanic” and during WW2, the Bronze Star was awarded for much more deserving deeds than in later conflicts.  It is quite likely that the SEABEEs were still armed with M1903 Springfields at that time, although they may have had M1 Garands, but the bayonet would have been issued with either one.  The SEABEEs “can do” spirit and “We build, we fight” motto was proven to be no boast, as they quickly built airstrips and port facilities throughout the Pacific to keep our advances moving forward.
One of the best M1905 bayonets and M1910 scabbard we have offered in a very long time, and one of the few SEABEE identified items we have ever seen for sale other than uniforms.  An excellent veteran that will go nicely with a rifle in just slightly less than pristine condition. $750.00 (View Picture)

15515 Lot of 3 socket scabbards circa 1840-1865 - These came in with a lot of bayonets and swords and will be sold as a single lot. A- Regulation U.S. “Type II” scabbard adopted circa 1858-59 with two rivets. This one is overall VG condition with good leather and minimal cracking or flaking, but the tip is missing. Looks like it was probably for the 16 inch blade of the M1816 bayonet, but could have worked with the 18 inch M1855 or 1842 bayonets although they might stop slightly short of seating fully. No markings. We are including a free CW era brass tip from a scabbard, but it will not fit any of these three. Reilly S51. B- Regulation U.S. Model 1861 scabbard with 8 rivets for the 18 inch M1855 or M1842 bayonets. Tip is broken off and missing. Leather is dark, stiff with cracking and flaking. Has faint traces of the double oval markings often seen on Gaylord made items. Reilly S54. C- Non-regulation pattern, crude construction, probably militia or Confederate. Belt loop is noticeably narrower than the regulation patterns. Leather is scuffed, stiff and flaking. Stitching is weak and loose. Tip is broken off and missing. This will fit the 18 inch M1855 or M1842 bayonets but the point will stick out the bottom, or with the tip of the bayonet safely inside, will fit the 16 inch M1816 blades so common in early years of the war, especially in the South. Very similar to Reilly S63. The lot of three for $175.00 (View Picture)

15506 U.S. M1873 bayonet for .45-70 trapsoor rifles with NJ Scabbard - (Janzen 203-3) Standard M1873 bayonet as issued with the .45-70 “trapdoor” rifle models 1873-1884, with a M1873 scabbard having the leather belt loop to fit over the leather waist belt, and having the brass rosette marked N.J. as issued to New Jersey militia/volunteer units. While not in the best condition, these two will clean up considerably. The bayonet blade is near excellent with 90% original blue, and about 5% light spots of surface rust. The socket and shank (which were exposed while the blade was protected by the scabbard) has more and heavier rust, but much of it should clean off. Scabbard body has about 80% original blue, turning plum mixed with spots of light surface rust. The leather frog is stiff with cracking and flaking, about average for these any more. This set will look a lot better after a bit of work cleaning by soaking the metal with some WD-40 or oil, then carefully scrubbing with one of the stainless steel spiral scrubby sponges, or careful scraping with an artist’s palette knife held at an angle and kept lubricated with oil or WD-40. This technique is usually very successful in removing light rust without damaging the blued finish underneath. A good representative example. $149.00 (View Picture)

15505 U.S. M4 BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINE WITH LEATHER GRIPS- MADE BY IMPERIAL - An about average example of the M4 bayonet made for the M1 carbine late in WW2 after the adoption of the bayonet lug. Leather grips are VG-fine, nice and tight and not scarred or mashed or anything. This has the plastic spacers at the ends. Blade has some of the light greenish-gray parkerize finish, and has been sharpened and shows wear on the blade, but not really abused. Lots of dirt and cud everywhere and some patina and scattered light rust, Overall, this is very dirty and needs a good cleaning and some leather treatment or shoe polish on the leather. Good markings on the pommel and crossguard. The M8A1 scabbard is G-VG condition except that someone has removed the belt hook, apparently preferring to wear it using the belt loop (as was the only option for the early issue M8 scabbards before the hook was added to create the M8A1). Initials AEP scratched on the back. These bayonets continued in use through Korea and into the Vietnam war. A good representative example but not even close to minty condition. $125.00 (View Picture)

16536 KRAG BOLO/MACHETE BAYONET (FANTASY FAKE ITEM) - About 50 bolo bayonets were made for the Krag, and understandably they are exceedingly rare, and priced accordingly. This is a fantasy fake of an item that never existed (although there was actually a similar bayonet made for the M1903 Springfield in 1915). This is the hilt of a standard Krag bayonet welded to the blade from a M1909 bolo. The maker/faker stamped US on the ricasso. This is a neat gag item to put out on the table and listen to all the experts explain what it is, or to ask the local expert about it. A fun item to display in your gun room attached to a rifle. Remember, this will fit on a Krag, M1903, or even the M1 Garand. Condition is overall VG, for what it is. $225.00 (View Picture)

16232 U.S. MODEL 1892 BAYONET FOR THE M1892-1898 KRAG RIFLES, DATED 1899 - Needs a good cleaning as these were finished bright when made, but someone darkened the blade with some cold blue or rust brown type solution. It has been sharpened somewhat, but will look pretty good once it is cleaned up. Good walnut grip scales. This will fit any of the U.S. .30-40 Krag rifles, and also fits the M1903 and M1 Garand rifles, although never officially issued with them. No scabbard. $95.00 (View Picture)

16116 U.S. MODEL 1917 BAYONET MADE BY WINCHESTER WITH SCABBARD - Overall about good condition, and the first Winchester made bayonet we have had in quite a while. Although everyone wants a Winchester bayonet for use on Winchester made M1917 rifles, or on the M1897 or Model 12 trench guns, the bayonets were delivered separately, so there was no attempt to match bayonet maker with gun maker when issuing bayonets. Bayonet has traces of blue finish on the hilt, but mostly overall dull steel gray. Edge of blade has been sharpened. Good clear markings. No evidence that this has been issued overseas by addition of foreign markings or grinding a false edge to the tip of the blade. Scabbard is correct original U.S. M1917 scabbard, with excellent leather body and about 95% of the OD paint remaining. However the throat piece is moderately pitted on the front and back, although the tip piece is pretty good. While not something for the wealthy condition collectors, this is a very presentable representative example of the fairly scarce Winchester made M1917 bayonet with scabbard. $250.00 (View Picture)

15858 U.S. Model 1900 KRAG "BOWIE" BAYONET - The Krag Bowie bayonet was one of those periodic attempts by the armchair generals to come up with a combination weapon that ultimately fails to perform either task very well. About 2,850 were made by Springfield in 1900, and some 2,500 were issued for field trials, mainly in the Philippines. The story that came with the bayoent was that it came from the Philippines where it was being used for cooking! While they are a truly handsome (and intimidating) looking weapon, they are somewhat fragile, with the thin tips breaking off easily, especially if trying to use them for entrenching purposes. The 9.1” x 1.75” blade was very curved on the upper and lower edges with a clipped point. This example has been badly treated over the years. Although it would be nice to think there was some exciting story about combat in the jungles, it is more likely that Bubba had one that grandpa smuggled home from Philippines and decided to make it into a hunting knife. He proceeded to sharpen it nearly to death, ending up with a blade about 8.5” x 1.5” but preserving the basic shape. He also removed about ¼ inch off the bottom of the crossguard. The walnut grip scales are badly worn, especially where they join the pommel. Scattered pitting remains despite heavy sharpening and cleaning. Pretty good markings, US on one side and 1900 on the other. I have no doubt that this is an authentic original M1900 Krag Bowie bayonet made at Springfield Armory. No scabbard, and they are scarcer than the bayonets! However the condition slashes the force from the usual $2,000 or higher down to a more affordable $595.00 (View Picture)

10497 US M1873 .45-70 TRAPDOOR BAYONET SCABBARD (Massachusetts) - A good representative example of the M1873 .45-70 trapdoor bayonet scabbard used by many Volunteer regiments during the Spanish American War. This is the Model 1873 that was worn on the leather waist belt which passed through the leather frog loop. The later M1885 scabbard had the long brass hook which slipped into one of the loops on the Mills woven cartridge belts. Metal scabbard body has about 80% blue turning plum but still with mostly a blue hue, and is nice and smooth, not rusty or pitted. Leather frog has some flexing and cracking, but is not flaking or torn. Massachusetts was one of several states which orders scabbards with their own markings, and they also seem to have marked many of their bayonets and rifle with “MASS” across the face of the blade, or on the top of the receiver. This would be great to display with one of those. $115.00 (View Picture)

15718 VIETNAM ERA U.S. M1917 BAYONET & SCABBARD MADE FOR USE WITH TRENCH GUNS - Made by General Cutlery and marked on the dace of the crossguard with US M1917/ GENCUT. Dark gray parkerized finish except for factory sharpened edge which was done after finishing. About 98% finish remains, showing just normal wear on sharp edges of the hilt and a bit of in and out wear on the blade. Black plastic grips. Overall workmanship is significantly below WW1 era M1917 bayonets, but these were procured from the lowest bidder to the minimum acceptable government specifications during the Vietnam era. Plastic scabbard body with parkerized metal throat marked U.S.- M1917/ VZM. Very nice example, best we have had in a long time. $295.00 (View Picture)

15812 M4 Bayonet for M1 Carbine- Plastic replacement grip (one only) - Genuine original GI replacement grips. Marked on inside with drawing number 72668227. This is the side that is counterbored so that the screw head is flush. One grip only, not a pair, but if you need one, this is your lucky day! $10.00 (View Picture)

15438 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET FOR .58 MUSKETS AND .50-70 RIFLES (M1855-1872) - Standard original M1855 bayonet which was issued with all the .58 muskets (M1855-1864) and the conversions through the end of the .50-70 era. Overall G-VG condition with mostly a dull steel gray appearance with some stains and small pits and a few areas of rust. Socket is very lightly wire brushed leaving the surface a frosty appearance with extremely fine roughness. This has the post 1861 lock ring that turns a few degrees further than the earlier version, but they were considered 100% interchangeable in service. Could be cleaned up if you like a more polished appearance. Markings consist of a punch mark , then a space, the a small S. The single S is usually the mark of Springfield armory, and it is likely that the lightly stuck U.S on the face of the blade above that has been lost in a period cleaning. Will be fine on a good representative Civil War musket or .50-70. $195.00 (View Picture)

15428 U.S. MODEL 1892 KRAG BAYONET (NO SCABBARD) - 1901 dated- Overall not quite good condition, but not total trash either. Blade has been neatly sharpened during its period of use. Pommel has some light rust (but probably very little if any pitting underneath) and rest of the hilt is dull steel gray. Some very light fingerprint type rust on the blade that should come off with a good cleaning. Grips show some wear but are pretty nice. This is one that could be aggressively cleaned up for use by a reenactor, or it will display just fine with a less than stellar Krag. The very best feature is the price, only $145.00 (View Picture)

15333 U.S. M1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOORS - Bayonet retains about 98% of the arsenal blue finish. The US is somewhat faint, evidently from polishing as the old Civil War era bayonets were modified for the smaller muzzles of the trapdoors and refinished in blue. As nice a bayonet as we have seen in recent years. It comes with the metal body from a M1873-1885 scabbard, but the leather frog assembly is missing, It has some of the original blue, and mostly an old coat of black paint plus a large piece of masking tape. Good to keep from sticking yourself, but not much for the collector so we are throwing the scabbard body in for free. This wil fit any of the M1873-1884 .45-70 rifles. $150.00 (View Picture)

15291 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET MADE BY COLLINS & CO. FOR M1855-1861 .58 MUSKETS - At first glance this is as nice a M1855 bayonet as I have seen in years, with the added advantages of being made by the famous Collins & Company, and having the 1861 and earlier short rotation on the locking ring. Bright steel finish has mellowed to a smooth silver-gray with only a very few small specks of staining. Perfect for a minty M1855 or early M1861 musket. The Collins marking “C & Co” marked on the socket However, close inspection reveals the letter “C” struck on the rear of the socket, the infamous “mark of condemnation” indicating that this bayonet was rejected by federal inspectors. The flaw is probably in the welding of the shank to the socket as the faired in portion at the rear of the shank seems to be separates slightly, although the blade is firmly and permanently attached, so it is more of a cosmetic defect than a major problem. Still, the inspector did his job, and the bayonet was probably then sold to fill a state order instead! For someone who wants the very best, but with an interesting twist to the story. I know I will regret not keeping this for myself! $395.00 (View Picture)

10580 SCARCE EARLY MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR BAYONET SCABBARD - (Reilly S84) This is the early type with the leather belt loop and brass rosette marked "U.S" while the later more common type has only the letters "US" without the period between them. The M1873 type scabbard was issued with the M1873-1884 Springfield Trapdoor rifles for use with the leather waist belts being used during the McKeever cartridge boxes era, prior to the Mills type web belts. Very good example with steel body smooth and clean but a mix of some blue, and mostly plum/patina and a bit or rust or light pitting too. Nice leather frog with legible Watervliet Arsenal markings and showing some flexing and wear. Hard to find these in decent shape as most were worn out and then scrapped as the M1885 scabbard was issued. $139.00 (View Picture)

14929 U.S. Model 1869 Trowel Bayonet Scabbard - (Reilly S126) One of about 504 made at Springfield in 1869-1870 for the experimental Chillingworth trowel bayonet. These will only partially accept the later M1873 trowel bayonet but is a good filler as loose M1873 scabbards are about as scarce. Stiff, with cracking and flaking as shown in the photos. The illegible markings are “PAT. DEC. 1, 1868” over “U.S.” (Last one of these we had about 15 years ago was sold to Robert Reilly, and is probably the one shown in his book.) A very scarce addition to a U.S. martial arms collection. One of the tiny rivets that secure the tip to the leather is missing, but tip is secured by the other one. $250.00 (View Picture)

14462 U.S. M4 Bayonet for the M1 Carbine with scabbard - Made by Imperial with the markings on the crossguard on the wrong side, or the guard got reversed when arsenal overhauled. Has about 90-95% of an arsenal overhauled medium gray parkerized finish. Has late style plastic grips, but not sure if this was made this way or is one of the WW2 bayonets made with leather grips which deteriorated and were replaced with the plastic when overhauled. Comes with a used G-VG M8A1 scabbard. $65.00 (View Picture)

14916 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET FOR .58 MUSKETS AND .50-70 RIFLES (M1855-1872) - Standard original M1855 bayonet which was issued with all the .58 muskets (M1855-1864) and the conversions through the end of the .50-70 era. Overall G-VG condition with mostly a dull steel gray appearance with some stains and small pits and a few areas of rust. This has the post 1861 lock ring that turns a few degrees further than the earlier version, but they were considered 100% interchangeable in service. Could be cleaned up if you like a more polished appearance. Markings consist of U.S on the face of the blade. Will be fine on a good, but not minty CW musket or .50-70. $175.00 (View Picture)

14462 U.S. M4 Bayonet for the M1 Carbine with scabbard - Made by Imperial with the markings on the crossguard on the wrong side, or the guard got reversed when arsenal overhauled. Has about 90-95% of an arsenal overhauled medium gray parkerized finish. Has late style plastic grips, but not sure if this was made this way or is one of the WW2 bayonets made with leather grips which deteriorated and were replaced with the plastic when overhauled. Comes with a used G-VG M8A1 scabbard. $65.00 (View Picture)

14424 U.S. MODEL 1816 BAYONET FOR PERCUSSION CONVERSIONS OF M1816 MUSKETS - At the time that the M1816 flintlock muskets were being converted (circa 1856-1863) contracts were let for a supply of replacement bayonet for those which had been damaged or lost over the years. These had the M1816 style sockets, but instead of the old 16 inch blades, the current M1855 style 18 inch blades were used. These are most often associated with the Hewes & Phillips conversions, but could have been issued with any of the M1816 conversion. This is a nice example, not quite minty, showing a mix of a lot of original bright polished finish, mixed with some staining and rust sports. If desired this could be cleaned up to be a really nice example. Since the M1816s were not 100% interchangeable, and a bit of hand fitting was often necessary to mate a musket and bayonet. $195.00 (View Picture)

14289 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SOCKET BAYONET FOR M1873 (NEAR MINT UNISSUED!) - (Janzen 204-2) These use the common M1855 style blade shape, but the smaller diameter socket and short shank and very long riccasso of the face of the blade are distinctive identifying features on these. Many of the M1873 muskets were sold overseas, but a fair number were sold to state militias and domestic users for guard use. This example retains about 98% of the original bright polished finish, with one strip of light surface rust that should clean off along the edge of blade at the rear. About as close to mint unissued as you will ever get. Nicest of the doze or so I have seen over the years. $325.00 (View Picture)

14283 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SOCKET BAYONET FOR M1873 WINCHESTER - (Janzen 204-2) These use the common M1855 style blade shape, but the smaller diameter socket and short shank and very long riccasso of the face of the blade are distinctive identifying features on these. Many of the M1873 muskets were sold overseas, but a fair number were sold to state militias and domestic users for guard use. This example retains about 95% of the original bright polished finish, slightly dulling to steel gray, but has scattered speckles of staining and a tiny patch of very light pitting (about 3/8” diameter) halfway own the blade. Still overall excellent example. $275.00 (View Picture)

14282 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SOCKET BAYONET FOR M1873 WINCHESTER - (Janzen 204-2) These use the common M1855 style blade shape, but the smaller diameter socket and short shank and very long riccasso of the face of the blade are distinctive identifying features on these. Many of the M1873 muskets were sold overseas, but a fair number were sold to state militias and domestic users for guard use. This example retains about 95% of the original bright polished finish, slightly dulling to steel gray, but has scattered speckles of staining and an area about 3 inches long near the tip on the face flute with light pitting. Still a very nice example. $225.00 (View Picture)

14188 U.S. MODEL 1892 KRAG BAYONET & SCABBARD - 1899 dated- Overall not quite good condition, but not total trash either. Blade has been neatly sharpened during its period of use. Hilt has scattered roughness but still looks okay unless you look closely. Scabbard body has a dent on front and back about an inch from the tip, which does not interfere with use. Scabbard body has much of the original finish, with the blue turned plum or to patina. Right grip scale is cracked but not loose. This is one that could be aggressively cleaned up and the scabbard refinished for use by a reenactor, or it will display just fine with a less than stellar Krag. The very best feature is the price, only $125.00 (View Picture)

10494 U.S. MODEL 1917 BAYONET BY REMINGTON - About mint unissued, but with some scttered light staining and maybe a few scratches on the frosty gray part of the blade. Hilts with 99% original blue finish, just a few insignificant storage dings. Excellent plus walnut grip scales. Marked 1917 over Remington in circle with US and inspector marks on other side. Still has cosmoline in the recesses of the hilt. Not quite perfect due to the staining, but pretty darn nice anyway. $185.00 (View Picture)

13677 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET- BRIGHT BLADE SA 1909 WITH M1905/1910 SCABBARD - A very nice example of the early “bright blade” Model 1905 bayonet as made up to the start of WW1 when they began to darken the blades, and later most of the bright blade models were refinished, leaving the survivors scarce and desirable. This one was made at Springfield Armory in 1909, with serial number 401253. Walnut grip scales retain their rough turning texture and have only the GI oil finish. Hilt and crossguard retain about 90% of the original blued finish, along with the blue strip on the lower portion of the blade. Blade has been lightly sharpened and cleaned. Some scattered light pitting in the fuller, mainly at the rear on the right side, visible in the photographs. The scabbard is a VG Model 1905 leather covered scabbard which originally had a Krag style swivel hook. These were converted after adoption of the M1910 belt system by removal of the swivel hook and addition of a leather collar with a M1910 hook. There are two types of conversion and this is the “type 1” discussed in Gary Cunningham’s American Military Bayonets of the 20th Century on pages 29-30. Scabbard body has original Rock Island 1911 markings, and was probably converted almost immediately after being accepted. As with nearly all of the leather covered scabbards, the tip stitching has split and the leather pulled back some as the leather shrunk over the years. A well above average example of the early M1905 bayonet. Very hard to find these any more. $650.00 (View Picture)

13676 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET- BRIGHT BLADE SA 1906 WITH M1910 SCABBARD - A very nice example of the early “bright blade” Model 1905 bayonet as made up to the start of WW1 when they began to darken the blades, and later most of the bright blade models were refinished, leaving the survivors scarce and desirable. This one was made at Springfield Armory in 1906 (the first year these were made), with serial number 165790. Walnut grip scales retain their rough turning texture and have only the GI oil finish. Hilt and crossguard retain about 80% of the original blued finish, along with the blue strip on the lower portion of the blade. Right side of blade has a number of areas of staining with a few spots where it is light roughness or pitting. Most of these could be polished out with some careful work with 320 or 400 or finer grit emery cloth working parallel with the blade and backing the cloth with some wood or a file to apply even pressure. It may be better to just leave it alone and accept the fact that bright blades did tend to rust easily. Blade has been lightly cleaned at some time but never sharpened. The scabbard is a very nice Model 1910 with the rawhide covered body and light khaki woven web cover and brown leather tip. The tip is fully intact with tight stitching, although scuffed up a bit. A small amount of fraying at the loop for the M1910 belt hook. Old ID number (369?) stamped on both side of the tip but otherwise unmarked. A well above average example of the early M1905 bayonet. Very hard to find these any more. $625.00 (View Picture)

9607 U.S.M4 BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINE W/SCABBARD (CONETTA) - Overall about excellent but showing light use but no excessive wear or sharpening. This one by Conetta is 1960s era production, made with the plastic grips. This is the type used in Vietnam, while the WW2 issue carbine bayonet had the leather handles, which did not hold up well in tropical conditions. Complete with M8A1 scabbard. $79.00 (View Picture)

226 M7 Bayonet & Scabbard - Almost like new. Slight "in and out" wear on the blade finish, maybe some thinning of finish at the tip as well. The classic bayonet for the M16 series rifles. Maker may vary, but the one we grabbed for the photo was made by Imperial. Genuine U.S. military issue, not cheap foreign copies or "made up surplus" junk. $35.00 (View Picture)

209 M7 Bayonet & Scabbard - Nearly new with original wrapping paper dated 1984. Slight "in and out" wear on the blade finish. The classic bayonet for the M16 series rifles. This one was made by Conetta. Genuine U.S. military issue, not foreign made junk or stuff made up for sale at surplus stores. $35.00 (View Picture)

12861 Two scarce bayonets for Winchester muskets (1873 & 1892?) - I believe these are Reilly B140 and B141, but previous owner only identified one as Hardin 43. Both have the distinctive short shank typical of the Winchester 1866-1873 family. The mortise is cut so that when fixed, the blade is beneath the barrel instead of on the right side as is the norm with socket bayonets. Sockets are nearly identical. Blades differ quite a bit, with the flutes stopping at different points and the rear taper of the shoulders and rounding of the face of the blade differ noticeably. The brighter looking example is a dull steel gray with some scattered areas of light pitting on the blade. The darker looking one is mostly a dull patina with a hint of blue, and some patches of patina accumulating here and there, mostly on the blade. Scarce items in any condition. From the estate of a past President of the Winchester Arms Collectors. Your choice $295 each or take both for $395.00 $395.00 (View Picture)

12859 Two scarce bayonets for Winchester muskets (1873 & 1892?) - I believe these are Reilly B140 and B141, but previous owner only identified one as Hardin 43. Both have the distinctive short shank typical of the Winchester 1866-1873 family. The mortise is cut so that when fixed, the blade is beneath the barrel instead of on the right side as is the norm with socket bayonets. Sockets are nearly identical. Blades differ quite a bit, with the flutes stopping at different points and the rear taper of the shoulders and rounding of the face of the blade differ noticeably. The brighter looking example is a dull steel gray with some scattered areas of light pitting on the blade. The darker looking one is mostly a dull patina with a hint of blue, and some patches of patina accumulating here and there, mostly on the blade. Scarce items in any condition. From the estate of a past President of the Winchester Arms Collectors. Your choice $295 each or take both for $395.00 $395.00 (View Picture)

12854 U.S. Model 1873 Bayonet - (Reilly B128) Blade with about 96-98% original blue, and a few minor tiny stained spots, or tiny rust freckles. Socket got exposed to weather and has about 95% blue mixed with some staining and patina. Almost minty, and one of the nicer trapdoor bayonets we have seen lately. $150.00 (View Picture)

12850 U.S. Model 1855 Bayonet - (Reilly B92) This is a standard Model 1855 type 1 bayonet in all respects which will fit any of the M1855, 1861, 1863, 1865, 1866, 1868, 1870 Springfields as well as the M1871 rolling block. An bit better than average example. Overall a dull steel gray with some staining and a few widely scattered tiny rust spots or pits, however, one side of the blade has an area about 2 inches long that has heavy rust scale and undoubtedly some pitting underneath if it is removed. Too bad, as otherwise this would be a fine or better example. A nice one to display with a musket in similar mostly nice condition having a few flaws. $195.00 (View Picture)

13151 U.S. MODEL 1888 "ROD BAYONET" FOR M1888 "TRAPDOOR RIFLE - This is the round rod byaonet that doubled as a cleaning rod in the M1888 rifles. These are often found missing, and replacements are surprisingly hard to find. Theya re also nice additions to a bayonet collection. Used VG-Fine, maybe even excellent condition. About 90% original blue. $125.00 (View Picture)

13041 U.S. MODEL 1816 BAYONET (L MORTISE) - Standard version of this bayonet with blade a nominal 16" long and having a flute halfway down the face. Marked US over JB, indicating inspection by James Bell. Remember, the M1816 muskets were not interchangeable, and after whatever hand fitting was required, the socket was usually (but not always) maked with a letter/number code to match that on a musket so that when a case of 20 muskets was opened and issued a bayonet could be identified for each, without having to mix and match all possible combinations until the proper mates were located. These were made with the mortises for the barrel stud being a simple "L" design (assumed to be the earlier design) or a "T" slot which made it more difficult to remove the bayonet. This has the "L" mortise. Finish is a silver gray from cleaning, with scattered light pitting. Two forging flaws in the steel are visible in the blade. Socket is not numbered. $149.00 (View Picture)

13002 U.S. MODEL 1855 BAYONET FOR .58 MUSKETS AND .50-70 RIFLES (M1855-1872) - Standard original M1855 bayonet which was issued with all the .58 muskets (M1855-1864) and the conversions through the end of the .50-70 era. Overall G-VG condition with mostly a dull steel gray appearance but some stains and small pits. Could be cleaned up if you like a more polished appearance. Markings consist of U.S on the face of the blade. Will be fine on a good, but not minty CW musket or .50-70. $175.00 (View Picture)

13000 U.S. MODEL 1892 BAYONET AND SCABBARD FOR KRAG RIFLES, DATE 1899 - A good representative Krag bayonet to go with a rifle that shows some use. Blade has been lightly sharpened during the period of use, and now has some pitting near the tip and a bit of roughness on the upper right side of the blade and a bit more elsewhere. Scabbard has about 30% of the original blue finish remaining, but rest is mix of rest spots and patina. A careful cleaning may improve the appearance of the scabbard a bit, but may not be worth the effort. If your Krag rifle is starting to show some rust spots, this would go nicely with it. $175.00 (View Picture)

12998 U.S. MODEL 1892 BAYONET AND SCABBARD FOR KRAG RIFLES, DATE 1897 - Arsenal cleaned and overhauled with grips replaced at that time, so it how has the rivet heads in the “domed” configuration instead of being ground flush as was done up until about 1899. Right grip has small brass plate inletted in place, but no marks- surely there is an explanation for this- either a famous personage presenting this as a souvenir, or perhaps Bubba getting ready to engrave his name, but we sure don’t know. Scabbard has about 80-90% good blue remaining, mixed with some very light surface rust that may clean off somewhat. One large dent right at the tip and three insignificant dents on the back that do not interfere with function. One eraser size patch of pitting on right side of blade. Overall a pretty nice representative bayonet with early date. $175.00 (View Picture)

12759 US M1855-70 STYLE SOCKET BAYONET - Good representative example of the bayonet used with all the .58 muskets and the .50-70 conversions. Overall VG-fine with slight traces of roughness in the metal in various places. Has been cleaned, but looks very nice, close to the "ass issue" bright polished appearance, mixed with some staining and widely scattered traces of surface rust, especially near the tip of the blade. Very presentable as is, it would look better with a bit of work with 320-440 emery cloth would make this look like when it was first issued. Above average example of the classic bayonet for a Civil War musket. Only marking is the US on the blade. $225.00 (View Picture)

12662 U.S. M7 BAYONET BY BOC FOR M16 RIFLE WITH M8A1 SCABBARD - Used fine to excellent. Original finish, showing some scabbard wear, but not sharpened or anything like that. Photo shows several bayonets, but price is for just one bayonet and scabbard. $35.00 (View Picture)

12400 KOREAN MADE K-M4 BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINES - Nice example about identical to US made versions except for markings and slightly lesser quality workmanship. No scabbard.. $35.00 (View Picture)

12385 U.S. MODEL 1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLES - Looks great sitting in a scabbard with about 95-98% original blue finish on the socket and shank. Unfortunately the blade had some rusted areas and Bubba got his Dremel tool out and removed the rust and left bright areas around them. This would look a lot better with some touch up with cold blue. An okay representative example, or good for a reenactor. Cheap. No scabbard. $65.00 (View Picture)

12050 U.S. MODEL 1903 ROD BAYONET FOR EARLY M1903 ROD BAYONET MODEL - Overall excellent with about 96-98% original blue- no rust. Scarce item. $150.00 (View Picture)

12047 U.S. MODEL 1855-1870 .58 MUSKET AND .50-70 RIFLE BAYONET - WITH UNIDENTIFIED OLD SCABBARD- The same Model 1855 bayonet was used for all the M1855-1870 .58 caliber muskets and the .50-70 rifles. This is an G-VG example which will clean to excellent by removing the scattered light rust and stain with some emery cloth. Good [dot]/US/S marking on the blade, indicating manufacture at Springfield. A very nice bayonet once it is cleaned. Scabbard is an old (maybe 1880s-1890s?) made of brown leather in the general style of the Civil War scabbards, but with only three rivets which are tubular steel, not the earlier copper rivet and washer type. Body is long enough for a 20 inch blade, and in lieu of a brass tip, the tip is closed with the same type of rivet used on the frog. This model is not listed in Reilly, and my gut feeling is that it may be for one of the Rolling blocks by Remington or Whitney, or perhaps the Sharps Borchardt or something, The scabbard may be a great rarity worth a bundle to the advanced collector or nothing exciting at all. In either case, it comes free with the bayonet. $249.00 (View Picture)

11910 U.S. MODEL 1905 BAYONET (RIA 1918) WITH REPRO M1910 SCABBARD - Bayonet Made by Rock Island in 1918, serial number 352036. Walnut grip scales still have the rough turning marks. Metal parts parkerized, probably during or after WW1 when they did away with the bright blades previously used and went to darkened finishes. Very nice blade with about 90-95% finish, just a bit of scabbard wear. One tiny chip on the edge near the tip (less than 1/8"). Scabbard is excellent quality reproduction of the M1910 looking great and reducing the price significantly over one that was original. $375.00 (View Picture)

11448 UNIDENTIFIED SOCKET BAYONET CIRCA 1795-1812 - Probably American circa. Blade is 14 3/4" long and 1 inch wide at the rear, with a rudimentary flute on the face flat for about 7 1/2 inches. Point is a true point, not the "prow" or "beak" point found on the M1816 bayonets. Socket is 3 5/16" long, bored for a .69 caliber musket barrel. Shank is very heavy and flattened on the forward side, nearly flush with the front of the socket. Socket is most unusual, having a "L" mortise for a top mounted stud, and remnants of a very small bridge at the rear. However, there is another slot cut on the opposite side of the socket, and an old repair in the area where it might have connected to the mortise. Rear of socket is bent so that it will not fit on a musket right now. Only marking is number 35 stamped ahead of the mortise. A very unusual bayonet that came out of New England but with no history. $150.00 (View Picture)

10571 U.S. MODEL 1873 .45-70 TRAPDOOR BAYONET - Standard M1873 trapdoor bayonet, but someone tried to force it on another rifle leaving a small crack in the socket at the front of the locking notch, but still fits a trapdoor just fine. Lock ring is correct replacement. Looks refinished, and blade shows some waviness from abuse of some sort. Great for a reenactor or collector on a tight budget, a good representative example, but not a high condition piece for the advanced collector. (No scabbard) $75.00 (View Picture)

9700 U.S. MODEL 1892 BAYONET & SCABBARD FOR KRAG RIFLES (1903 DATE) - Near excellent example with excellent walnut grips except for one dinged area on right grip. Edge of blade has been heavily (but very neatly) sharpened, and false edge a bit less neatly sharpened. A bit of staining and some light pitting at the tip, but nothing too bad. Excellent scabbard with about 96-98% blue finish remaining, but I suspect it is an old arsenal refinish. A very handsome Krag bayonet and scabbard, but sharpening and refinished scabbard make it a bit more affordable. $185.00 (View Picture)

8444 U.S. M4 (type) BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINE (KIFFE) - Standard M4 design with leather grip and plastic spacers. Blade marked KIFFE/ JAPAN/ These are Japanese manufactured circa 1960. About new condition with new M8AI scabbard (Cole III, p.107, #9) Not an official US issue bayonet, but made in Japan probably for use by their self defense forces, which were armed with the carbine, and perhaps for sale to other foreign countries, as well as for sale to the surplus market at a time when carbine bayonets were seldom found on the market. $69.00 (View Picture)

7389 RATTY RUSTY M1903 SPRINGFIELD ROD BAYONET - A relic plundered from Bannerman's Island Arsenal decades ago. Indescribably rusty and pitted and ratty. hard to find in decent condition, and even harder to find like this. A wonderful treasure for the connoisseur of rusty arms. $5.00 (View Picture)

4577  US M1861 BAYONET Standard bayonet used on the .58 caliber muskets and the later .50-70 rifles.  Has nice smooth brown patina with only a few areas of heavier rust.  If desirec, most of this could be cleaned off leaving a smmoth surface with very few areas of pitting but some staining.  Some battering at the back of the socket that a few file strokes would fix if you decided to clean it.  Ready fr display with a brown musket, or clean to go with one that is bright.  Average or a little better than these are usually found. $189.00 (View Picture)

1109x U.S. M6 Bayonets, "Demilitarized" Your tax dollars paid to have the blades torch cut about 1-2 inches ahead of the crossguard. We should all be grateful that criminals have been thus deprived of the ability to mount bayonet charges against the law-abiding citizenry. Perhaps I am mistaken and these are unfinished conversions to a rare "snub nose" version for CIA issue to clandestine groups in Iraq, or unsuccessful attempt to duplicate the folding bayonets used on Italian Carcanos. In either case, I am sure you need one for your collection. I only need one for my collection. $12.00 for both front and back pieces, not necessarily from the same bayonet. (View Picture)

U.S. Knives, Machetes, & Daggers

17704 U.S. NAVY "JET PILOTS KNIFE" MADE BY CAMILLUS- circa 1962-65 - One of the iconic weapons of the Vietnam War, issued to pilots, but cumshawed (bartered or stolen) by many non-pilots as a very desirable item. Designed in 1957 by Marbles as the “U.S. Navy Air Personnel Survival Knife” this is popularly know as the “Jet Pilot’s Survival Knife”. It is a multi-purpose tool, both for utility use as a knife, a saw, or lashed to the end of a stick or life raft paddle as a spear or weapon, or as a last resort, for hand to hand combat. The heavy hexagonal pommel can be used as a hammer, and the extra heavy duty scabbard provided good protection as well as making a sharpening stone available. In some ways, this is a predecessor of the M9 bayonet which has many similar features. Of course, after Marbles designed this great item, the DOD supply weenies insisted that the specs be passed out so that they could get bids from other makers, and ultimately nearly all the production was by Ontario, Utica, MILPAR, and especially Camillus. From 1957 to 1962 these were made with a 6 inch blade, but in 1962 the blade was shortened to 5 inches. This is one of the five inch blade examples, and is marked on the ricasso. From the late 1960s onward, these were marked on the flats of the hex pommel. This one has seen a fair amount of use, and was wire brushed at some point, leaving very little original parkerized finish. Some light pitting on the left side near the tip of the blade, otherwise the metal is in nice shape (less finish.). $40.00 (View Picture)

15331 WW2 U.S. Navy Mark I knife and scabbard- (PAL RH-35) - (Cole III, pp74-75). This is the standard PAL configuration with the aluminum pommel, parkerized blade and leather grip washers and plastic scabbard. Overall used VG-fine. Blade finish is a bit thin from honest, careful use. Needs a good cleaning and some of the minor light rust stains will probably diminish considerably. Very lightly sharpened in period of use. Scabbard also VG-fine condition. A nice example of the ubiquitous USN knife that remained in use well into the Vietnam era for shipboard personnel. While not as big or threatening looking as the Mark 2 (or KABAR) type knives, these were very practical and popular and every sailor (and officer!) who could get one was quite happy with it. $95.00 (View Picture)

556 Collins No. 1005 Machete - This is the type believed to have been used in Spanish American War with heavy thick "bolo" blade, not light type found on WW2 machetes. Type 2 shown in Cole III, p. 36 with coco-bolo wood grips. Scabbard is type with brass throat and tip (as shown with type 3 blade). Blade shows rough forged nature, but has been heavily sharpened (be careful, it is REALLY sharp!). Tooled leather scabbard in good shape, but leather loop is badly cracked and flaking. Brass top plate on throat piece has come loose, but can be soldered (or more easily- fastened with epoxy) back in place. This general type was military issue circa 1898 until the late 1920s. $175.00 (View Picture)

14645 U.S. Model 1910 Bolo made at Springfield Armory in 1913 with correct scabbard - Intended for use as both a weapon and a tool, these were shorter and lighter than the Model 1909 Bolo or the M1904 Hospital knives. The Model 1910 is distinctive for being only made by Springfield, and also in having a scabbard catch similar to that on the M1905 bayonet to engage a small hook on the throat of the scabbard. By 1917 the scabbard catch was eliminated and huge numbers of the later M1917 version were made during WW1. Springfield only made about 59,095 of the M1910 between 1910 and 1918, and that probably includes many of the simplified version. This example made in 1913 and serial number 26833. Pommel has pleasing dull dark appearance, but is mostly a rusty patina. Blade has some roughness or light pitting but hilt retains most of its darkened finish, mixed with patina and light pitting. Attrition of these was very high during the Mexican border campaign and WW1 and we have only encountered a handful of the M1910 version over the years, and most were more heavily used than this. Scabbard has a later 1918 dated replacement cover, but the body is the scarce correct M1910 with the hook for the catch. $325.00 (View Picture)

Foreign Bayonets

**NEW ADDITION** SMEW2310 Rare Mukden Arsenal Bayonet Japanese Type 30. - Type 30 bayonets were introduced for use with the type 30 Arisaka rifle but were also issued with the later 6.5 or 7.7mm Type 38 or Type 99 rifles. The ``30`` designated the 30th year of the rein of emperor Meiji and represented the calendar year 1897. This bayonet has fullers, a straight cross guard, contour grips fastened by screws and a contoured bird`s head pommel. The ricasso is marked with the circle in a circle with 3 spokes (kind of looks like the steering wheel of an old truck) of the Mukden arsenal. Blade is in excellent condition with no pitting or grind marks and good cross graining. Scabbard is the early metal type with a ball tip and curved milled metal frog strap. Scabbard retains about 80% thinning blue with some light pitting and some small dents. Grips look good with the usual small dents and dings. Overall an example of one of the rarest Japanese bayonets in very good to excellent condition. $125.00 (View Picture)

17855 COMMIE BLOC "FENCING MUSKET" - Obviously patterned after the Mosin Nagant, but then altered with a block of wood resembling an AK style magazine added to the bottom, these were used for teaching bayonet fighting. The spring loaded tip can be depressed about 4 inches into the barrel, similar to a pogo stick. This is a fairly common approach, and I have seen fencing muskets with the same concept from Sweden and England as well. The U.S. used bayonets with passed spring steel blades, and later switched to "pugil sticks". Just collecting "fencing musket variations would be neat specialty with probably several dozen variations from all over the world to chase down. These may be East German as some are marked "MODELL 4.853" which sounds German to me. Overall excellent plus condition, the best of the half dozen or so we have had over the years with virtually all the blue finish on the "barrel" and the stock exceptionally clean and free from dings. Complete with original excellent sling. Still legal in Kalifornia, but may be next on their ban list. Non-firearm, no FFL needed. $125.00 (View Picture)

17854 SWISS "FENCING MUSKET" (SIG 57 TYPE) - These were used for teaching bayonet fighting, but avoided damaging "real" rifles and bayonets in the process by using specially made cheap substitute arms. Nearly all metal construction, made of tubing and flat stock shaped to imitate the SIG 57 assault rifle in size, weight and feel with the "bayonet" permanently welded in place. This has a rubbery type butt pad or sleeve. These were painted black, and this one retains about 98-99% of the black paint finish. Some of these are pretty well beat and this is the only really great condition one we have seen. Just collecting "fencing musket variations would be neat specialty with probably several dozen variations from all over the world to chase down. $150.00 (View Picture)

17896 BRITISH NO. 9 MARK I BOWIE BAYONET AND SCABBARD - (Janzen 61-4) This is the neat looking "Bowie" blade bayonet made for the No. 4 Mark I .303 rifles, and also the Mark V STEN gun. It is a simple design with the socket of the "spike" bayonet, and the blade form adopted for the Jungle carbine, then the No 7 bayonet, and later for a whole series of British bayonets. Blade is brightly polished steel, with the hilt and rear inch of the blade painted black. Markings on the socket indicates manufacture at Enfield in 1954. These are usually found lacking the scabbards as the thrift Brits reused them with the FN-FAL rifles which kept the same blade form. The bayonet and scabbard have matching numbers PF 333689. Once found at every gun show, these are now seldom seen as collectors stash them away. $45.00 (View Picture)

17895 ITALIAN MODEL 1891BAYONET & SCABBARD & FROG - (Janzen 123-1) Fine plus condition with about 80% of the original blue finish, worn thin on the blade but nice on the hilt. This is probably a WW2 manufactured example, marked with maker name TERNI on the blade and an illegible mark on the other side and a serial number on the crossguard. Comes with a nice black leather scabbard with the brass throat and tip pieces and the correct frog in excellent condition. A nice set to complete one of the Italian rifles which used this type bayonet. $125.00 (View Picture)

17894 Italian M1891 Bayonet for the Mannlicher-Carcano M1891 and 1941 rifles- with scabbard - (Janzen 123-1) Fine to excellent condition with about 90% of an old arsenal blue refinish, with the blade an ugly purple color. This is probably a WW1 manufactured example, overhauled for use in WW2. Only marking seems to be the serial number on the crossguard. Comes with a good condition leather scabbard with the brass throat and tip pieces. $79.00 (View Picture)

17893 SWEDISH MODEL 1896 BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 180-1) Distinctive for their all steel construction and hollow tubular handle, these are exceptionally well made from the finest materials. The angled device at the back of the handle is the locking latch, a design shared only with its cousin, the Egyptian Hakim bayonet. The Model 1896 bayonet was used on the Swedish Model 1896 and 1938 Mauser rifles and also the M42 Ljungman semi-auto rifle. This is nice representative example, with unit markings on the bayonet and scabbard (mismatched) and nearly all of the original bright polished finish on the blade. Hilt finish is thinned and about 75% remains. Once very common, these are much harder to find than just a few years ago. $49.00 (View Picture)

17891 EGYPTIAN HAKIM BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 40-1) Clearly descended from the Swedish M1896 bayonet, except with traditional wooden grip scales instead of the tubular steel handle on the Swedish version. (Remember, the Egyptian made Hakim was a slightly modified version of the Swedish Ljungman rifle.) Although the blade looks to be double edged, it is only sharpened on the lower edge. Blade with about 98% original blued polished finish with one little fingertip size spot where finish is missing. Scabbard with about 95% original blue with some scratching or thinning. Hilt with about 85-90% of the blue, worn on the guard and muzzle ring. Although Hakim rifles were imported in large numbers, bayonets seem to be very scarce. First one we have had in many years, and the nicest one so far. $175.00 (View Picture)

17889 CHILEAN MODEL 1895 MAUSER BAYONET &SCABBARD - (Janzen 28-3) Made by Wyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. in Solingen Germany. These were the bayonets delivered with the Model 1895 “Modelo Chileno” Mauser rifles from Loewe and DWM. This is essentially mint unissued but has picked up some surface rust on the left side of the guard, visible in the photos. As nice an example as we have seen. Say about 98% of the original blue, with the bright parts till retaining 98% of the original polished finish. Matching numbers B2498 on bayonet and scabbard. NICE! $125.00 (View Picture)

17888 SPANISH(??) MODEL 1893 SHORT BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 175-1a) This is one of the early German made bayonets as delivered with the M1893 Spanish Mauser rifles which were used in the Spanish American War. This has the “hump back” profile to the top of the grip which was later made straight instead. However the grips have the straight top and are therefore replacements, and have been painted black. Serial number on the crossguard is illegible. Maker name Simson & Co. Suhl on the blade and an illegible mark on the top flat of the blade. Nicely cleaned and sharpened so it looks pretty good despite a bit of pitting on the blade. Scabbard of black leather with steel mounts is near excellent. $75.00 (View Picture)

17887 SPANISH MODEL 1893 SHORT BAYONET & SCABBARD DATED 1903 - (Janzen 175-1.d) An extra nice clean example of this bayonet used from 1893 until the end of WW2 with the M1893 Spanish Mausers and the later M1916 versions. Excellent markings "ARTILLERIA Fca DE TOLEDO 1903" on the ricasso. Grips have been arsenal replaced and metal cleaned and edge sharpened in service, now a pleasing dull steel gray color. Black leather scabbard with steel mounts in good condition. $95.00 (View Picture)

17886 RUSSIAN MOSIN NAGANT M1891/30 BAYONET - Great condition, but usual crappy crude workmanship. Unmarked as far as we could tell. $30.00 (View Picture)

17885 Brazilian Model 1908 Mauser Bayonet & Scabbard - (Janzen 23-1) This is an extra nice example, with matching number 1358 on the bayonet and scabbard, and just overall near excellent in every way. These are usually pretty doggy, so it is nice to see one like this for a change. $125.00 (View Picture)

17859 German Model 1898 N/A bayonet for Gewehr 98 Mauser with scabbard - The is the “Neuer Art” with the two piece walnut grips adopted in 1902 and used until 1914 when the shorter Seitengewehr 1884/1898 became the primary issue. This example was made by C.G. Haenel in 1907 and has the crown/W indicating manufacture for the Prussians under Kaiser Wilhelm. Not unit marked. Blade is excellent with only one tiny nick on the edge, not really worth mentioning. Hilt is dull steel gray with some staining on the pommel. Walnut grip scales has a few dings but overall fine plus. Black leather scabbard is VG-fine, with tight stitching and steel fittings sowing only a bit of staining over a dull steel gray. Leather has shrunk slightly over the years so the blade stops about 1/8” short of fully seated. These bayonets are fairly scarce, and usually found without the scabbard. Nicest one of the handful of these we have ever had. $295.00 (View Picture)

17826 Remington made French Model 1886/93/16 Bayonet & Scabbard - (Janzen 72-1) Based on the 1886 design adopted for the revolutionary 8mm Lebel rifle, the first small caliber smokeless powder rifle adopted by any nation, this continues use of the long cruciform blade, and metal alloy handle with a silver color. However, unlike the earlier versions this has no hook on the crossguard. The Remington made bayonets are unique in that they are totally unmarked, while the French made examples are serialized on the guard and the scabbard with assorted other marks as well. Considerable uncertainty exists on exactly when these were made(during WW1, or circa 1924-32?) and in what quantity, and if the were ever accepted by the French or not. In any case this is an unissued example that has some rust spots o the scabbard near the tip that should clean off nicely. This is the correct bayonet for the French made Mle 1907/15 Mannlicher Berthier rifles. These turn up from time to time, but not very often. $150.00 (View Picture)

17281 GERMAN MODEL 1871 CADET BAYONET (no scabbard) - (Janzen 80-1 similar) Made by Weyersberg.Kirschbaum & Company, Solingen and so marked on the blade with both the initials and the kings head and knights head symbols. These are variants of the German Model 1871 Mauser bayonet. However, for cadet dress or for regular soldiers “walking out” in town to impress the frauleins, the service bayonets were replaced by commercially made copies that were the same general shape, but not intended for use as weapons. The blades are unsharpened, and there is no slot of catch needed to attach these to a rifle. The fancier dress bayonet often had engraving on the blades, while the less affluent soldiers or cadets ended up with the most basic patterns, like this one. The blade is basically wedge shaped with no fuller. The hilt is cast of a brass type material and the crossguard is either nickeled or case of some sort of nickel silver looking alloy. The “outside” of the grip has the grooves of the real bayonet and a dummy latch spring, but the other side is simply smooth. This one has been stored poorly and the blade is brown patina over some light roughness, and the hilt has some green corrosion. An interesting variation, although not in the best condition. $75.00 (View Picture)

17721 Turkish Model 1874 Peabody Sword Bayonet - (Janzen 190-2) This is a Yataghan style blade with pressed leather grips and steel crossguard. Unmarked except for a letter on the blade and another on the guard. It was based on the robust British sword bayonets of the 1860s, but made in the U.S. and delivered as part of the Turkish contract with the Providence Tool Company for 600,000 Peabody rifles. This bayonet is fairly scarce in the U.S. Overall condition is about good-very good. Leather grips are excellent. The blade shows some scaling or flaking and is dirty. It would look a lot better if cleaned up. $165.00 (View Picture)

17556 Russian Model 1891 Mosin Nagant First Model Bayonet (unfinished) - Probably made by Remington, but totally unmarked. This is a rough forging that has had most of the machining operations finished, but never was drilled for the stop pin for the locking ring. It is probably left over from the canceled Czarist Russian contracts of 1917. when the Communist government installed by the October Revolution repudiated all the old Czarist contracts. An interesting example of a "work in progress”, and the importance of mutual allied support during WW1. $55.00 (View Picture)

17546 ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 BAYONET WITH SCABBARD - (Janzen 2-1). This is the most common of the Argentine Model 1891 bayonets, which were also used on some of the later M1909 rifles as well. Although Janzen speculates that the brass grips were for police or naval use, Colin Webster’s definitive study of the Argentine Mauser rifles confirms that the first 40,000 bayonet (serial numbers with A through D prefix) delivered in 1892-1893 has brass grips. The remaining 190,000 (E through W prefix) bayonet had aluminum grips, adopted as a weight reduction measure. (See Webster pages 91-97.) This one has a dirty and stained hilt, but it will clean up with minimum effort. Scabbard retains about 90% of the original blue finish, although it does have one shallow dent on the back. As with most of the M1891 bayonets, this has had the Argentine crest removed. However, you can see that the blade and scabbard have matching numbers K9771. $135.00 (View Picture)

17545 FRENCH M1874 GRAS BAYONET & SCABBARD- MADE BY STEYR IN 1881 - (Janzen 70-1) Made by Steyr in 1881 and so engraved on the spine of the blade. Mismatched numbers on crossguard and scabbard. Scabbard is free from dents and has about 90-95% original blue left. Blade about perfect with original bright polished finish. Good walnut grips. Some light stain and patina on the crossguard that should clean off okay. An excellent example, from a scarce maker, of the Gras bayonet used by the French at the height of their status as a worldwide colonial power. $149.00 (View Picture)

17258 TURKISH MAUSER BAYONET MADE FROM CAPTURED BRITISH PATTERN 1907 BAYONET - Probably one gleaned from the battlefields of the disastrous Gallipoli campaign in WW1, and then converted by the Turks to fit their various Mauser style rifles. There are dozens or hundreds of variations of Turked up bayonets cobbled together from all sorts of blades and scrap iron, but this is one of the most interesting and historic types. The British markings are clearly visible on the ricasso, and the hilt is pretty much as made Pattern 1907, but the cross guard was heavily modified to fit, and a later owner filed it a bit to fit a specific rifle. The scabbard is the usual junk quality Turkish scabbard and a Mauser style leather frog. Overall good condition. Interesting item for a WW1 collection, or an Enfield or Turkish collection. $165.00 (View Picture)

16912 BRITISH PATTERN 1853/1872 SOCKET BAYONET FOR .577/450 MARTINI-HENRY RIFLE - (Janzen 46-3; Skennerton B184). This is the old .577 caliber socket bayonet with the socket bushed to work on the smaller diameter Martini barrels. About 224,000 of these conversions were done, all at Enfield between 1872 and 1879. These had the 18 inch blades, while the later Pattern 1876 bayonets made specifically for the Martini had the longer blades. This example is in excellent condition except for three spots of heavy rust about 3/8” to ½” diameter on the outer flutes. Otherwise it retains most of the old arsenal bright polished finish with just scattered minor staining or very light surface rust that should clean off easily. The socket and shank retain about 95-97% of the arsenal blue finish with just a few light specks of rust. A very nice example! $110.00 (View Picture)

16853 BRITISH NO. 5 MARK 2 BAYONET & SCABBARD FOR SMLE "JUNGLE CARBINE" - (Janzen 62-2) These are very difficult to find, and many are repros made in India from more common blades. This is an original made by Wilkinson Sword Company as indicated by the WSC and inspector marks on the blade. This is the usual type with two screws holding the walnut grip scales. Typical bright polished blade and painted hilt, with several coats of green paint. Blade has a couple spots of staining, and typical British practice was to polish them bright and keep them that way, so some loving scrubbing with really fine emery cloth would be make this look even better. Scabbard has a number of rusty spots that need to be cleaned and would really look much better with a fresh coat of “British Black” paint. Scabbard has the same S294 maker code as the blade, which is nice. Hard to find these, the first we have found in quite a while. $225.00 (View Picture)

16599 British Pattern 1853 bayonet scabbard (scabbard only) - (Skennerton- British & Commonwealth Bayonets p. 108) This is an excellent example of the first type made circa 1853-1860 where the tip and throat pieces were attached to the leather by a combination of punch marks in the brass and use of shellac as a glue. The brass pieces do not have the border lines added on the later variations which changed to use of rivets for attachment. Stitching is tight. Broad arrow/ BO [Board of Ordnance] / and semi-legible QOP / 30 are stamped in the leather body below the frog stud. We have seen a number of the later types but this is the first of the early ones, and condition is a nice as the best of the later ones. $95.00 (View Picture)

16193 ARGENTINE M1891 BAYONET WITH CREST INTACT AND SCABBARD - (Janzen 2-1). This is the most common of the Argentine Model 1891 bayonets, which were also used on some of the later M1909 rifles as well. Although Janzen speculates that the brass grips were for police or naval use, Colin Webster’s definitive study of the Argentine Mauser rifles confirms that the first 40,000 bayonet (serial numbers with A through D prefix) delivered in 1892-1893 has brass grips. The remaining 190,000 (E through W prefix) bayonet had aluminum grips, adopted as a weight reduction measure. (See Webster pages 91-97.) However, this one is clearly marked with serial number A5300, so we are unable to explain the reason for this. Also, the crest appears somewhat small, relative to the remnants we have seen on blades where it has been ground off. The scabbard number is A5380, close, but not an exact match. This is the only M1891 bayonet we can recall seeing that has the crest still on it. Scabbard has about 50-60% think blackened finish remaining. (Easily cleaned up and touched up with a bit of black paint if you want to.) Bayonet is overall G-VG condition. A real oddity for the advanced collector of Argentine or South American arms. $150.00 (View Picture)

15855 Swiss SIG 530 & 540 SERIES ASSAULT RIFLE BAYONET - (Too new for Janzen) The Swiss have been innovative thinkers on bayonets over the years. This one is very clever resulting in an effective bayonet and reasonably good knife with exceptionally light weight and simple construction. The phosphated steel blade is flat on the face, but thin and the curved back provides material for strength while still having two edges that can be sharpened. The hollow tubular handle has a polymer outer surface with ribs and a simple catch mechanism and rudimentary guards at the front. The scabbard is a polymer casting with nylon suspension, and extremely light weight. Everything is totally unmarked. These slip over the flash hider and lock into place. As new condition except for very minor traces of in and out scabbard wear not yet wearing through the finish. Scarce item! $150.00 (View Picture)

15807 MODEL1867 QUADRANGULAR SOCKET BAYONET FOR REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCKS- (PAPAL GUARD OR CUBAN CONTRACT?) - Typical Remington 2 5/8” socket length with the wide mortise for the sight/bayonet lug. The cruciform (not trangular, but four sided- or quadrangular) blade is about 20 3/4” to 20 7/8” long. Socket bore is about .720” at the muzzle and .745” at the rear. The distance between the muzzle and the front of the mortise (or front of the stud as measured on the rifle) is 15/16”. These dimensions match up pretty closely to those in Jerry Janzen’s very detailed Bayonet of the Remington Cartridge Period lists to go with rolling block rifles sold to Cuba (under Spanish control), or the Papal States for their M1868 rifles made under license by Nagant in Liege. I could not find any markings at all on this bayonet, but am pretty sure it is one of those two possibilities. Similar bayonets were made with shorter blade lengths (From around 18 inches up to 20 ¼ inches) for the Italian Gendarmerie, Dutch 1873 carbines, and Russian, Swedish & Swiss rolling blocks, but the shorter lengths pretty well rule those out. Those are the ONLY cruciform bladed bayonets for Remington arms. Peabody made very similar bayonets for their Turkish contract rifles with an 18 inch blade (Reilly B134A) and with a 20 3/8” blade and a 3 1/8” socket (Reilly B134) so they are not matches either. Overall condition is G-VG with light roughness. For someone looking for a varied and inexpensive collecting niche, cruciform blade bayonets would provide at least 10-20 variations in socket bayonets and another dozen or more in non-socket types, including folding bayonet as recent as the SKS. Cheap history! $85.00 (View Picture)

15731 BRITISH PATTERN 1907 BAYONET BY WILKINSON - Made in August 1918 by Wilkinson Sword Company. Arsenal overhauled and subsequently well used. About 30-40% blue finish remains with typical blade finish being mostly bright, and the edge has been sharpened. Good grips with illegible old rack number faintly visible. Good average example of the WW1 bayonet used with the No. 1 Mark III .303 Lee Enfield Rifles right through the end of WW2. No scabbard. $55.00 (View Picture)

15441 BRITISH PATTERN 1888 MODIFIED TO PATTERN 1903 BAYONET - (Janzen 57-1) The Pattern 1903 bayonet was made for the Short Magazine Lee Enfield when it was introduced, using the same blade form that had been used since 1888 on the earlier long Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles. However, the old infantry desire to keep the same “reach” as before resulted in adopting the Pattern 1907 Bayonet in 1907 with the longer blade to compensate for the shorter rifle length. Relatively few P1903 bayonets were newly made as there were large numbers of the old Pattern 1888 bayonets which could have the pommels replaced to meet the new pattern at very low costs. This one was made in September 1901 as a Pattern 1888, and later modified to Pattern 1903 and the new designation struck on the ricasso, almost obliterating the 9 1 manufacture date. Right side of the pommel has unit mark 357 over C.P.B over a lilned out 700. Most of these bayonets show “bite marks” about two inches down from the guard, where they rubbed against the tension spring in the throat of the scabbard but the blade of this one was cleaned up and reblued during an arsenal overhaul leaving only traces of that. About 60% of an old blue finish remains, which would be correct for this model, but I suspect it has been touched up. Good grips. No Scabbard. $75.00 (View Picture)

15439 BRITISH PATTERN 1888 MODIFIED TO PATTERN 1903 BAYONET - (Janzen 57-1) The Pattern 1903 bayonet was made for the Short Magazine Lee Enfield when it was introduced, using the same blade form that had been used since 1888 on the earlier long Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles. However, the old infantry desire to keep the same “reach” as before resulted in adopting the Pattern 1907 Bayonet in 1907 with the longer blade to compensate for the shorter rifle length. Relatively few P1903 bayonets were newly made as there were large numbers of the old Pattern 1888 bayonets which could have the pommels replaced to meet the new pattern at very low costs. This one was made in September 1901 as a Pattern 1888, and later modified to Pattern 1903 and the new designation struck on the ricasso. The pommel has tiny I[broad arrow]G over I the Indian government ownership mark and base of the pommel has traces of RFI indicating that the alteration was done at Ishapore. Right side of the pommel has unit mark A.V.L.H/ 247. Most of these bayonets show “bite marks” about two inches down from the guard, where they rubbed against the tension spring in the throat of the scabbard but the blade of this one was cleaned up and reblued during an arsenal overhaul leaving only traces of that. About 60% of an old blue finish remains, which would be correct for this model, but I suspect it has been touched up. Good grips. No Scabbard. $75.00 (View Picture)

17086 Argentine Model 1909 Bayonet and Scabbard- NICE! - About as nice as you can find these anymore. Matching numbers on the blade and scabbard. Crest is ground (as was required by Argentine law prior to export). Scabbard has a handful of small rust spots on the back near the tip that may come off with a careful cleaning, but no guarantee. Hilt has some age stains and some rust stains, mainly on the left side of the pommel but this should clean up easily. Excellent walnut grips. Beautiful polished blade with no dings or nicks. $165.00 (View Picture)

17057 SPANISH MODEL 1941 MAUSER BOLO BAYONET - (Janzen 177-1) Made for any of the Spanish M183, 1916 or 1943 Mauser rifles, these have the uniquely Spanish bolo shaped blade and a very heavy hilt, so they actually can be used as a bolo. Blade marked with intertwined FN over TOLEDO on one side and serial number on other side. Excellent wooden grip scales. Scabbard has a few dents but still a very nice example. These are one of the few bayonet designs that are actually much different from the hundreds of other blade type bayonets, so are a real attention getter in a collection. (Note this is the scarcer M1941 bayonet and scabbard, not the common FR8-CETME design). $50.00 (View Picture)

16743 SCARCE SIAMESE “PUSSY CAT” PATTERN 1907 BAYONET (aka M1920) - (Janzen 172-1; Skennerton p. 381- M15) Some 10,000 of these were made by BSA in 1920 under contract from Siam (now Thailand). Supposedly these were for the King’s elite “Wild Tiger Corps” and the rifles and bayonets both are marked with the smiling tiger sometimes called a “pussy cat” along with the serial number in Thai script. This one is numbered 4591. (Thought you might like to know that, just in case your Thai reading skills are a bit rusty). These were used in the steamy jungles of Siam, and most are in poor to horrible condition. This one is actually much better than average with excellent blade, and probably arsenal refinished long ago. The grips are a bit doggy, rotted out around the grip screws, and probably rusted and rotting where the grips press against the hilt. There is no scabbard with this one, but they were issued with the regular British leather scabbard, and when those rotted out the Siamese made crude sheet metal scabbards with the salvaged tip and throat sections brazed together. $150.00 (View Picture)

16732 BRITISH PATTERN 1913 BAYONET for P1914 Enfield- (INDIAN VARIATION?) - (Janzen 58-2 similar) Made by Remington in May 1917 for the British Contract for Pattern 1914 rifles in .303 British caliber. (The bayonet was originally adopted for the Pattern 1913 trials rifle in .276 caliber. That rifle was abandoned and redesigned to .303 caliber at the start of World War 1 as the Pattern 1914- hence the use of a 1913 bayonet on a 1914 rifle. And, they also fit, and were used with the U.S. Model 1917 rifles provided to our Allies during World War 2.) This one is overall near excellent condition. At one point it was downgraded for “Drill Purpose” use, and the letters DP stamped on both grips and once on the crossguard. Apparently it was in service in India at some point as the tip of he blade has the false edge (on the top) sharpened for a few inches which was their custom. Janzen calls this an Indian Mark I/1, and the example he shows was so marked, but this one is not marked that way. Overall excellent condition with 95%+ dark parkerize type finish and relatively good grips. No scabbard. $125.00 (View Picture)

16703 JAPANESE WW2 TYPE 30 BAYONET (HOOKED GUARD) WITH SCABBARD AND LEATHER FROG - (Janzen 133-1; LaBar LB-141). Made by Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, probably early in WW2. Overall fine to excellent condition with about 80-90% original bright blue finish on the blade, and much of the blue finish on the hilt and hooked crossguard, but turning to plum/patina and needing to be cleaned to remove crud and some light surface rust spots. Serial number 48549 on the butt, and according to LaBar that makes this a “Series 46” bayonet. Scabbard is about VG-Fine with most of the blue although mixes with some patina and scattered light surface rust. This comes complete with the original brown leather frog (LBF-15 or LBF-16) with three piece construction, double belt loops, two rivets, large iron buckle and leather strap. Frog shows use but overall VG-fine. The Type 30 bayonet was issued with both the 6.5mm Type 30 rifles and the 7.7mm Type 99 rifles, as well as some carbines. This is a very nice representative example of those which would have been in the field by the time of the landings on Guadalcanal, and will go with just about any WW2 Japanese rifle. Hard to find complete with the frog. $165.00 (View Picture)

16476 BRITISH PATTERN 1853 .577 ENFIELD BAYONET MADE BY HEIGHINGTON & LAWRENCE - (Skennerton B145, Janzen 45-2) Issued with the Pattern 1853 .577 caliber Enfield rifle muskets which were used by both sides in the Civil War and also later by Commonwealth forces on their Sniders. These were made in large numbers by contractors in England, France, Belgium, and even the US. This one was made by the Birmingham firm of Heighington & Lawrence, a firm among the first to be contracted for the Pattern 1853 bayonets, but apparently having difficulty meeting the full quota. Undoubtedly they later had other contracts as well. This one has the maker names clearly stamped on the face of the blade along with inspector mark crown/B/32. Blade has mostly bright polished appearance mixed with some staining and scattered light rust which does not appear to have caused any pitting, so it should clean up with some fine abrasive cloth if you want to restore it to the original bright polished appearance. The socket and shank were originally blued, and retain most of the blue finish, somewhat fading and turning plum. A good representative example for the Civil War collector, or one of the .577 Snider three band rifles as well. These are also a loose fit on US Springfield muskets. $175.00 (View Picture)

16482 Spanish Model 1893 Short Bayonet (early) - (Janzen 175-1) This is one of the early German made bayonets as delivered with the M1893 Spanish Mauser rifles which were used in the Spanish American War. This has the “hump back” profile to the top of the grip which was later made straight instead. Serial number A7762 and Spanish cross acceptance stamp on the crossguard. Walnut grip scales are fine-excellent. No maker marking on ricasso, but trance of one on the spine of the blade. Nicely cleaned so it looks great. No scabbard. $75.00 (View Picture)

16304 WW1 GERMAN MODEL 1898/05 N/A “Butcher blade” bayonet by Mauser, w/ scabbard (Kreigsmarine used!) - (Janzen 86-1) Adopted in 1905, these were first made without the flashguard on top of the grip, and the revised version was called the M1898/05 N/A “Neuer Art” (or New Type). These were made with a steel mounted leather scabbard, although a substitute steel scabbard was adopted in 1915. This example has been poorly stored and desperately needs a thorough cleaning and removal of a bit of rust to greatly improve its appearance. Ricasso marks indicate it was made by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf am Neckar. The blade condition is excellent except for a small bit of rust along the top right edge of the spine. Most of the rest of the blade has its original bright. Spine is marked with the Crown W of Prussian Kaiser Wilhelm, and the date 1916. Grips are good, but filthy. Hilt and crossguard has some light to moderate rusting, most of which should come off quite nicely. The scabbard is basically pretty nice except for light rust on the steel mountings. The scabbard bears the unit mark: W.D. 739. The W.D. indicates issue at the Werft zu Danzig, the Imperial German navy’s base located on the Baltic near Germany’s (then) eastern border. Danzig was a major shipbuilding facility and during WW1 was the leading maker of U-boats. (Post- WW2 Danzig was made part of Poland, and it was at these same shipyards, under the Polish name Gdansk, that Lech Walesa led the revolution that helped break up the Soviet influence in the old Communist Bloc.) WW1 Imperial German Naval (Kreigsmarine) items are very hard to find, and this will be a great item once it is cleaned up. $395.00 (View Picture)

16271 INDIAN SAPPERS & MINERS SOCKET SWORD BAYONET CIRCA 1845-1860 - (Janzen 43-1 similar; Skennerton I-123 very close match) The British adopted a sword bladed socket bayonet for use on their sappers & miners carbines about 1842, and the Indian forces quickly followed. The British made versions are usually marked ENFIELD on the top edge of the blade, while Indian production was unmarked. This one has a socket 4 inches long with 25mm bore, and the reinforcing ring at the rear is not cut for a Lovell style latch. The blade is about 22.5 inches for overall length of 26.5 inches, slightly shorter than Skennerton’s I-123 or I-124. Metal is a smooth brown patina with a bit heavier rust on the socketI am 95% sure this is an authentic old example, and not a reproduction, but they have been faking all sorts of stuff in India for several decades now, so it is hard to be certain about anything. The front of the socket has very slight deformation from someone trying to force it on a barrel, but it should not prevent it fitting on a correct size barrel, and a few file strokes would fix it up. A very interesting variation of a socket bayonet design that is a real attention getter in a display. $165.00 (View Picture)

16266 FRENCH MODEL 1866 CHASSSEPOT BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 69-1). Fearsome 23 inch long yataghan blade and brass handle make this a very handsome piece. Markings on the top of the blade identify this as made at the Manufacture de Armes St. Etienne in July 1873. Someone has painted the blade with silver paint but it looks like that will strip off and reveal pretty good metal underneath with some staining, but overall VG or better. It looks like the edge of the blade where it was sharpest has been slightly filed, perhaps for cadet or decorative use to prevent accidents, but this is barely noticeable except upon close inspection, along with a few tiny nicks on the edge. Unpolished brass hilt has a mellow yellow shade with a few minor dings but nothing worth noting. Scabbard is overall excellent, a dull steel gray color mixed with a few rust specks and tarnish, but no dents. Bayonet number does not match that on the scabbard, which is typical for these. Overall an above average example of this flashy old bayonet. $115.00 (View Picture)

15504 British Pattern 1853 Bayonet with scabbard and frog for .577 muskets or Sniders - (Skennerton B145, Janzen 45-2) Bayonet is excellent to excellent plus with most of the original bright polished finish on the blade, and the blued socket and shank just starting to turn to plum. there are a few spots of stain/rust on the very sharp edges of the blade about 2/3 of the way down, but it is still a great ex ample. The scabbard is excellent with broad arrow and WD markings, and is the second type, adopted in 1860 with riveted fittings and seam in the back. The frog looks good at first glance, but the belt loop is torn across the top (but still displays okay), and the strap for securing the frog stud in place is missing, although the buckle is still there. Illegible markings on back of the frog. The bayonet as not scarce, although tough to find in this condition, but the scabbards are scarce, and the frogs are very seldom encountered in any condition. This came out of the UK in the 1960s. These were the mainstay of the British Army from their adoption through the end of the Snider period (since they fit the Sniders which were merely an evolved form of the P1853 rifle musket). The whole outfit complete for only $395.00 (View Picture)

15503 British pattern 1842 bayonet w sight notch - (Skennerton B139, Janzen 44-2) Overall length 21 inches and socket is 3 inches long, so nominal blade length using Reilly system would be 18 inches, but by the British measurement from tip to the shoulder it is the official 17 inch length. Socket bore about 24mm. The large collar at the rear and the wedge shaped lump engage the “Lovell’s” pattern catch to retain it on the musket. These were made in two styles, one with a notch for better sight picture, and one without. This bayonet does not have the sight notch. This bayonet has a rusty brown patina over light pitting and may clean up a little to get rid of the surface rust, but will never be better than about fair. Illegible markings on the blade. $75.00 (View Picture)

15766 GERMAN 1916 ERSATZ BAYONET - (Janzen 91-2 similar) Crudely made WW1 production in local shops with many salvaged or improvised components. Similar to Janzen 91-2 except that this one has the guard made as a two piece sandwich instead of from a solid piece. Grips are two steel stampings welded and pinned together. Number 9629 on the guard. The ingenious design was made so that it would fit the German Model 1888 and 1898 Mausers, and also the French Lebel rifles, many of the latter having been captured and pressed into service by rear echelon German units. This one is complete with the correct scabbard, which is much scarcer than the bayonet itself. Scabbard is crudely made of two thin sheet steel pieces joined by a folded seam down both edges and welded at the tip with a frog stud brazed near the throat. An interesting addition to a Mauser or WW1 collection. $125.00 (View Picture)

15762 ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 BAYONET WITH SCABBARD - (Janzen 2-1). This is the most common of the Argentine Model 1891 bayonets, which were also used on some of the later M1909 rifles as well. Although Janzen speculates that the brass grips were for police or naval use, Colin Webster’s definitive study of the Argentine Mauser rifles confirms that the first 40,000 bayonet (serial numbers with A through D prefix) delivered in 1892-1893 has brass grips. The remaining 190,000 (E through W prefix) bayonet had aluminum grips, adopted as a weight reduction measure. (See Webster pages 91-97.) This one has some loss of black paint finish from about 6 inches of the scabbard at the tip and the frog stud. (Easily cleaned up and touched up with a bit of black paint if you want to.) Two small stain/rust spots on the hook, otherwise and excellent plus example. As with most of the M1891 bayonets, this has had the Argentine crest removed. However, you can see that the blade and scabbard have matching numbers M2880. $95.00 (View Picture)

15431 BRITISH PATTERN 1853 .577 ENFIELD BAYONET - (Skennerton B145, Janzen 45-2) Used by both sides in the Civil War and by later by Commonwealth forces on their Sniders. These were made in large numbers by contractors in England, France, Belgium, and even the US. This one was made in Belgium as indicated by the inspector marks crown/B/[4 A L?]. Letter "B&W" and "R.D." also on the blade. 35. Blade has mostly bright polished appearance mixed with some staining and scattered light pitting, all covered with some dried oil or grease. Socket was originally blued, but has now turned to a smooth, patina mixed with some surface rust and crud, but may clean up to reveal some blue/plum underneath. A good representative example for the Civil War collector. These are also a loose fit on US Springfield muskets. $149.00 (View Picture)

15361 Japanese Type 30 Bayonet, scabbard & Frog (trainer type) - (Janzen 134-2 is similar) (Johnson Jap Bayonets JB 177 and frog BF16) This is one of the poor quality, crudely made bayonets intended for use in training, often with inferior quality rifles suitable for drill only. (At a time when the U.S. Navy was using the wooden Parris Dunn dummy rifles Mark I and the plastic bayonets, we cannot be too critical of the Japanese measures.) This has the rounded, birds head pommel, with straight crossguard and fluted blade. The scabbard is a reasonably good quality typical metal scabbard. The frog is a flimsy affair made from a coarse cotton material with a paper core. Color of the frog is a greenish brown. (The camera managed to distort the colors to both extremes, but it is midway between the shades shown). The back of the from has damage to the belt loops, not broken entirely through, but severely weakened. The securing strap is some sort of rubberized material so I will not attempt to remove it. Bayonet has some surface rust and a burned area on the left grip. Overall say about Good for the entire rig. $95.00 (View Picture)

15308 German Model 1898/05 N/A “Butcher Blade” Bayonet & Scabbard - (Janzen 86-1) Unlike most which were made by the various blade makers at Solingen, this one was made by Mauser- Waffenfabrik Mauser, A.G. Oberndorff a/N. The crown/W /15 on the spine of the blade indicate it as made for the Prussian military of Kaiser Wilhelm in 1915. This one has suffered from poor storage, either on some WW1 battlefield, or in Bubba’s garage. The blade is pretty good but with some rust and staining. The hilt has a mix of patina and heavier rust with some pitting on the pommel. The left grip has a 1 inch chunk missing. The scabbard has two dents on the outer side near the tip, and a fair amount of blue finish mixed with patina and rust. These were the less common standard bayonet of the Germans in WW1, and by WW2 they had mostly been scrapped and the bayonets used had a shorter conventional knife blade. This needs a good cleaning and will look much better. Uncommon maker. $95.00 (View Picture)

14861 French Model 1886/1893/1916 Lebel Bayonet - (Janzen 71-3) Originally made for the Mle 1886 Lebels, these were used in various configurations right up to WW2. The earliest version has a silver colored alloy handle, and the later ones used a brass handle with a different construction. The early ones had a hooked crossguard, modified in 1916 to remove the hook. Although designed for the Lebels, these were standard for the Mannlicher-Berthier Mle 1907, 1915 and 1916 rifles. Overall condition is G-VG except the mismatched numbers on the scabbard and the scabbard having some bends and waves in it, although it fits fine. Extra long blade handy for prominent display of surrender flags, or spit for a snail BBQ. $95.00 (View Picture)

14911 RUSSIAN MODEL 1891/30 MOSIN NAGANT BAYONET - (Janzen 164-3) The standard WW2 and later era bayonet for the Mosin Nagant, with the spring loaded plunger for locking. This is an exceptionally excellent condition example of an exceptionally crudely made bayonet. Obviously made during the desperate days of WW2, by marginally capable workers with worn and badly adjusted machinery with absolutely no attention to any sort of final finishing. Good enough to stick a Kraut, I guess. Probably went directly to storage until released with the recent glut of surplus Mosin Nagants, showing just a few handling blemishes to the 99% dark blue-black finish. $35.00 (View Picture)

14463 British Pattern 1907 Bayonet for No. 1 Mark III .303 Enfields - Australian made example with typical Australian WW2 markings. One side of blade has broad arrow, the X for the bending test, and OA indicating manufacture at Orange. Other side has small 2-43 date. Pommel has Australian style unit mark D over 19170. Grips marked SLAZ 42, another Australian maker mark. Metal parts with about 60-70% blue finish remaining, but very dirty and mixed with some very light surface rust and a few patches of heavier rust on the blade. I think the blade rust will come off with a careful cleaning and look a lot better. No scabbard with this one, but priced accordingly. These were the standard bayonets for the .303 No. 1 Mark III rifles throughout WW1 and WW2. $40.00 (View Picture)

14369 M4 BAYONET FOR M1 CARBINE- MADE BY KIFFE IN JAPAN - Identical to US WW2 production except for the finish (blue instead of parkerized) and the markings (KIFFE/ JAPAN on the blade instead of initials on the guard). Used fine to excellent. A good filler at a large savings over the price of a U.S. GI bayonet. No scabbard but any of the US M8/M8A1 types will fit. $45.00 (View Picture)

13609 UNFINISHED PEABODY SWORD BAYONET BLADE (TURKISH CONTRACT) - Part of a large order by Turkey circa 1875, to be made by Providence Tool Company, along with the Peabody rifles. Shortly after production of the sword bayonets began, the order was changed and socket bayonets ordered instead. Apparently the new policy was that only NCOs would be issued the sword bayonets, while the troops would have the sockets. Unusual item in that it shows the process of manufacturing one of these. The blade is nearly at its final form, while the tank has not yet been fitted with the grips, crossguard or pommel. Finished version would have been Janzen 190-2. Overall light pitted and sort of rusty looking. Interesting oddity for the adventuresome collector. $75.00 (View Picture)

13731 Spanish Military Bolo and scabbard (circa 18901-1918?) - This features the distinctive bolo shape peculiar to Spanish edged weapons from the 1890s and lingering as late as 1969 in various bayonets, fighting knives and bolos. (That would be a neat little collecting niche all by itself- Spanish Bolo Blades!) This is in excellent plus condition with about 95% of the arsenal blue (original or refinish??) on the hilt and scabbard mounts. Blade is polished bright, but covered with a dried grease. One small fingerprint size rust spot on the right side of the blade near the tip. Blade is very hard to insert in scabbard, due to the dried greas and needs to be cleaned up and then should fit fine. Nifty thumb spring on the top of the hilt for a scabbard catch. An unusual piece. Come to think of it, Spanish military arms would be an interesting and collecting specialty, with a nice variety of rifles and edged weapons to chase, without taking out a second mortgage every time you want to buy something. I like this blade, and know you will too. $295.00 (View Picture)

12581 SPANISH MODEL 1893 MAUSER BAYONET DATED 1898 - (Janzen 175-1.c) An nice clean example of this bayonet used from 1893 until the end of WW2 with the M1893 Spanish Mausers and the later M1916 versions. Crisp etched "ARTILLERIA Fca DE TOLEDO 1898" marking on the ricasso. Grips have been replaced and metal cleaned in service, but now a pleasing dull steel gray color with faint traces of serial number on the crossguard. Blade edge has been lightly sharpened. Nice addition to a Spanish American War collection. $75.00 (View Picture)

11048 SWISS MODEL 1957 SIG BAYONET, SCABBARD & FROG - (Janzen 188-1) Exceptionally well designed weapon, made of stainless steel with a true double edged blade. Ribbed black plastic grips. Latch is unusual in that you grab both ends and slide it down, instead of pushing from one side. With black nylon type scabbard. Reportedly many were sold to Chile, and others were used by Swiss reservists. Overall VG-fine condition. $35.00 (View Picture)

12128 VERY EARLY BRITISH P1907 BAYONET- ORIGINALLY WITH HOOK QUILLON - Made at Enfield in November 1908 (EFD 11/08 markings). Hook removed, but even altered examples are scarce. Looks like it was arsenal refinished and blade given new frosty gray finish, and hilt and rear inch of blade blued. Good markings, about 90% or more of the refinish remains, except for thumbprint size areas on pommel which has rust. Good grip scales. No unit markings noted. No scabbard. $95.00 (View Picture)

11914 BRITISH NO 4. MARK II BAYONET WITH TAPERED SCABBARD AND FROG - (Janzen 60-2) Made for the No 4 Mark I SMLE rifles, this was a very cheap but efficient people sticker and camp tool. This one has the common tapered scabbard body. Frog is dated 1952. There are a mind boggling number of variations of spike bayonets and scabbards for the truly obsessed collector to chase, and Graham Priest's superb "Spirit of the Pike" is just the book to help you have hours of fun with a very affordable specialty. It will certainly amuse your spouse to see you playing with dozens of the same sort of bayonet exclaiming "They're all different!" $20.00 (View Picture)

11611 BRITISH PATTERN 1913 BAYONET FOR P14 RIFLE BY WINCHESTER WITH SCABBARD - Pretty nice example, except that there is only about 5-10% thin finish left. Not rusty or pitted, just no finish. Marked with 1913 over 1-17 and letter W. Nice markings, good walnut grip scales with the two notches for visual recognition that this will not fit the very similar Pattern 1907 bayonet for the SMLE. Very good black leather scabbard with steel tip and throat pieces. A nice representative Winchester made bayonet for your P14 rifle, and they are surprisingly hard to find. $149.00 (View Picture)

11446 TURKISH BAYONET FOR G1(FAL) RIFLE (ERSATZ TYPE) - Double ring Ersatz bayonet with scabbards. Fullered blade, straight crossguard type in excellent condition (but somewhat crudely made) with 90%+ finish intact. Since these are all rehab bayonets cobbled together from old parts they show plenty of use to the steel but were refinished after conversion to the latest configuration. The Turks have produced an incredible variety of extremely crudely made "ersatz" bayonets using salvaged parts. Besides the ones made for the boatloads of shabby old Mausers of all sorts, they made them for M1 Garands and even the latest FAL type rifles. $35.00 (View Picture)

11312 SPANISH CETME BOLO BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 177-2) Featuring the uniquely Spanish bolo blade shape, this is a cousin of the M1941 bayonet with a similar blade. Checkered plastic grips. Overall excellent condition with about 98% original dark gray parkerized typo finish. These will also fit the Mauser FR-8 rifles converted to mimic the appearance of the SETME rifles. $35.00 (View Picture)

11311 SPANISH MODEL 1941 BOLO BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 177-1) Featuring the uniquely Spanish bolo blade shape, this one has the coarsely checkered wood grips. These will fit the M1893, 1916 and 1943 Mausers, but no the "Standard Model" or the 1943 Air Force rifles which both used conventional K98 type bayonets. A fairly scarce and impressive looking bayonet to add to your collection. Overal about VG-fine condition with some staining and a few light pits here and there. $85.00 (View Picture)

11310 GERMAN WW1 "BUTCHER BLADE" BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 86-1) Officially the Model 1898/05 N/A with the flashguard on the top of the grip, short ears on the crossguard, and no sawback. This was the most widely used WW1 German bayonet. Made by Alex Coppell in Solingen. Crown/W/15 on the spine of the blade. Finish on scabbard is a mix of blue and patina with lots of small rust bubbles that may clean off, but there is a large area of pitting where the frog was, and another patch by the tip, but no significant dents. Hilt and blade are dull steel gray with staining and scattered light roughness and a small patch of pitting near the tip of the blade. Flashguard has assorted scars from use as a hammer, and there is some minor chipping at the finger grooves on the left grip scale. A good representative example of the type. $175.00 (View Picture)

11062 U.S. BAYONET M1 FOR GARAND, WITH SCABBARD- TURKISH USED? - Regular M1 bayonet by AFH which has been well used, and has about 10-20% of an old field gray-green paint job, as also found on some other Turkish bayonets. Scabbard is stamped steel type with throat piece having a stud for the scabbard catch to engage. I have seen one collector with over a dozen different bayonets used by foreign countries on the M1 rifles that we provided as lend lease or foreign military assistance. Overall G-VG. Scabbard with about 98% of the black oxide or phosphate type finish. $125.00 (View Picture)

11048 SWISS MODEL 1957 SIG BAYONET, SCABBARD & FROG - (Janzen 188-1) Exceptionally well designed weapon, made of stainless steel with a true double edged blade. Ribbed black plastic grips. Latch is unusual in that you grab both ends and slide it down, instead of pushing from one side. With black nylon type scabbard. Reportedly many were sold to Chile, and others were used by Swiss reservists. Overall VG-fine condition. $35.00 (View Picture)

11004 DANISH ISSUE M5A1 BAYONET FOR M1 GARAND WITH SCABBARD - Have several. Excellent to unissued condition with maybe a few streaks of scabbard wear on the parkerized finish. No markings to identify maker or nomenclature. Scabbards are European manufactured similar to the M8A1 but with added British style belt hooks on the sides of the loop, in addition to the M1910 belt hook at the top. Some scabbards have wood grain type appearance others a pebble texture OD, with some throat pieces marked with the Danish crown and HTK. These would have been used with the Danish used M1 Garands being sold through CMP. $45.00 (View Picture)

10453 BRITISH PATTERN 1913 BAYONET FOR P14 ENFIELD OR M1917 RIFLES - Used G-VG with little finish, just dull steel gray mixed with a bit of staining. Good wood grip scales but with some minor dings and chips. VG black leather scabbard with iron mountings painted black. Bayonet is marked 1913 [pattern] over 2 17 [made in Feb 1917] over REMINGTON in a circle [for the maker]. Blade has a few tiny nicks on the edge but could be dressed out with one or two file strokes if they bother you. A good representative set for the WW1 collector. $125.00 (View Picture)

10373 BRITISH PATTERN 1853/72 MARTINI HENRY SOCKET BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Skennerton B184, or Janzen 46-3 as P1853/76) Nice example of the Pattern 1853 bayonet made for use with .577 rifle muskets, and then later issued with the .577 Snider rifles, and finally having the socket bushed for issue with the .577/450 Martini-Henry rifles. This has the 18 inch blade, not the longer 22 inch blade usually found on the bayonets made specifically for the Martini Henry.. Assorted markings on the face of the blade including a 1.74 stores or conversion date. 5 over 422 on the rear f the socket. Socket and shank retain about 85% old blue finish. Blade is dull steel gray mixed with light staining and perhaps some extremely light roughness. Scabbard is typical brass mounted black leather, with broad arrow over WD on the leather. Tip of scabbard lacks rivets and appears to have been reattached using epoxy, but displays very nicely. $195.00 (View Picture)

10367 SPANISH MODEL 1941 MAUSER BOLO BAYONET - (Janzen 177-1) Made for any of the Spanish M183, 1916 or 1943 Mauser rifles, these have the uniquely Spanish bolo shaped blade and a very heavy hilt, so they actually can be used as a bolo. Blade marked with intertwined FN over TOLEDO on one side and serial number on other side. Not sure if the grip scales are wood or hard rubber type material as all exposed parts have layer of black paint or dried grease on them. Used about good. Scabbard is steel, about excellent. (Note this is the scarcer M1941 bayonet and scabbard, not the common FR8-CETME design). $49.00 (View Picture)

10261 Spanish Model 1969 Bayonet and scabbard for CETME rifle - (Janzen 177-2) A well made bayonet with the unique Spanish bolo pattern blade. Overall about mint unissued. Besides the CETME, I believe these also fit the FR8 rifle. $49.00 (View Picture)

10051 GERMAN MODEL 1898 "NEUER ART" LONG BAYONET MADE IN 1914 - (Janzen 82-2 with scabbard shown for 82-3) This is very long (25.5" overall,.20.5" blade) with the ribbed back and spear type tip. These made from 1898 to 1902 (M1898 alte art.) with one piece wooden grips. Starting in 1902 the M1898 N/A used two piece grips. This example was made by C.G. Haenel in Suhl, and has the Prussian crown/W/date on the top of the blade. About fine condition with most metal bright, some scattered minor staining, and one or two small spots where it has turned to light pitting. Good but somewhat dented grip scales. Most were issued with a steel mounted leather scabbard, which did not stand up well in trench warfare. A very small number of replacement all steel scabbards were made, and this has one of those. Scabbard is shaped to look like the leather scabbards, and finished with black enamel. About 90-95% of the enamel remains, with one area about 1" x 4" or rusting near the tip on one side. Nice example of a scarce bayonet, and a great example of the even scarcer scabbard. $395.00 (View Picture)

9704 CZECH VZ24 MAUSER BAYONET & SCABBARD - (Janzen 33-3) Short type with muzzle ring and blade edge on the upper side. Although made for the VZ24 they will fit any of the 98 Mauser types (German, Yugoslav, etc) with the bar under the end of the barrel. Overall near excellent with about 98% blue ont he scabbard and bright polished blade and hilt, and good walnut grip scales. There are some rust spots from poor storage on the upper tang between the grips and a streak of light rust on the left side of the pommel, and all but an area about 1/4" dia on the top should clean up easily. CZ log on the blade, A on the crossguard and number 1111 electric penciled on the frog stud. $45.00 (View Picture)

9634 GERMAN MODEL 1898 "NEUER ART" LONG BAYONET MADE IN 1907 - This is very long (25.5" overall,.20.5" blade) with the ribbed back and spear type tip. Those made from 1898 to 1902 (M1898 alte art.) used one piece wooden grips. Starting in 1902 the M1898 N/A used two piece grips. This example was made by V.C. Schilling in Suhl, and has the Prussian crown/W/date on the top of the blade. Vg-fine condition with most metal bright, some scattered minor staining, and just a bit of pitting around the very tip of the blade. Good but somewhat dented grip scales. These were issued with a steel mounted leather scabbard, but most (like this one) are encountered without scabbards today. $195.00 (View Picture)

9332 British Pattern 1858 or 1860 Yataghan Sword bayonet (Confederate??) - (Similar to Skennerton B153) There are a number of minor variations of these, and many were handfitted not fully interchangeable, but with a bit of filing they should work with the two band .577 Enfield muskets used during the Civil War or later Snider conversions. These were made for British military issue, and are found with assorted broad arrow and inspector markings, and others were made for Volunteer units, with less markings. Some were purchased for use by Confederate troops during the Civil War from the same makers, but seldom were any with the broad arrow markings sold for export, and the federal army also purchased lots of the Enfield style rifles and bayonets, so proving Confederate use is pretty tough. This example is unmarked, except for tiny T 44 on the base of the pommel. It has the 22.7" long Yataghan style blade, which has some staining and traces of bright finish, plus lots of very light surface rust that would easily clean off with 320 or 400 grit emery, or for a less polished look, some steel wool. The muzzle ring diameter is about 20.5mm and the hole is set almost flush with the tang, so this was made for rifles with the bayonet lug on the barrel, not the later "bar on band" types. The slot for the bayonet lug is "T" shaped, and there is no slot for a "lead" extending forward of the lug itself. The stud spring is retained by a screw, not the rivet used prior to 1858. The pressed leather grips are among the best we have ever seen, with only a small amount of flaking along the tang on the top of the left grip. Pommel also has light surface rust, but no pitting. With a gentle cleaning this will look great with very good examples of any of the .577 two band rifles or Sniders, or with a more detailed cleaning would be suitable for display with examples n exceptional condition. No scabbard. $295.00 (View Picture)

9136 BRITISH PATTERN 1907 BAYONET- SANDERSON - Made in April 1917. About 30-40% blue finish remains with typical blade finish being mostly bright. One large chip out of left grip scale, but otherwise pretty nice, although dirty. No scabbard. $55.00 (View Picture)

8377 U.S. M1917 STYLE BAYONET SCABBARD (DANISH) - Some ill-informed or crooked dealers sell these as US issue, but if you look closely you can see that the top of the throat has a second layer of metal attached which has the M1910 belt hook. This was done to British Pattern 1907 scabbards to convert them for use with US style web gear and M1917 rifles adopted as the Danish Model 1953. US M1917 scabbards does not have this extra layer. Used excellent, painted OD green with about 95% remaining. Great for reenactor. Interesting example of how military equipment often gets passed from greater powers to allies and used for many years more. $59.00 (View Picture)

8331 K98K BAYONET FROG - Used VG, no markings noted except "A" on the lower inside part of the frog. Strap for securing the handle of the bayonet was neatly cut off during period of use. I suspect that this may be a WW1 item reissued for WW2. $39.00 (View Picture)

8128 DANISH MODEL 1889 KRAG BAYONET - (Janzen 37-1) with the black leather checkered grips, not the later wooden grips. Made by Alex Copel in Solingen according to the name and scales trademark on the blade. Crown over 91 on the rudimentary guard probably indicates government acceptance in 1891. Serial number 7543 on the side of the pommel, and unit marks 25B733 on other side of pommel. A very unusual design that is a single piece of steel with grips attached on the side, a vertical catch at the rear, and no muzzle ring. Has been sharpened and somewhat over-cleaned with some light roughness and pitting remaining. Uncommon item. $95.00 (View Picture)

 5964 German M1898 Shortened Dress Bayonet - (Janzen 83-4). Originally one of the very long 1898 bayonets with the very narrow blade. Blade shortened to 12" long and scabbard to similar length. This is a real bayonet that was shortened, with steel hilt and all functioning parts, not a pot metal imitation. Blade marked W.K.&C. (William Kirschbaum & Co.) over SOLINGEN. Excellent walnut grips. All metal parts nickel plated with a few light rust freckles here and there, more so on the scabbard mountings. Overall about 98-99% nickel remains. Blade has been sharpened on the tip and on much of the cutting edge, likely a war time improvement. Scabbard apparently got wet and shrunk at some time as bayonet stops short about 1/4" inch of fully entering. Uncommon variation. $125.00 (View Picture)

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