The serial number is found on the left side of the receiver on most standard rifles. Serial numbers are normally a rack number from the school and the Japanese characters in the handles usually identify the school. completely or partially removed and replaced with the concentric circle Rifles given to schools often have an additional character stamped on the Model numbers range from two to four numbers long, and sometimes also include letters. Semin. Japan occupied Korea from 19051945. For WW1 I am waiting for Trajan to publish the ultimate authoritative text on bayonets used by the central powers. Japanese Bayonet Type 30 Kokura WW2 Early Model 5 Digit Serial Nice. Straight crosspiece; WW2 Imperial Japanese Type 30 Training Bayonet RoC Reissue Taiwan 1950's, Scarce $195.00 $13.45 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED WWII Japanese Type 30 Training Rifle Bayonet + Scabbard & Frog $239.00 $15.35 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED WWII Japanese Bayonet with sheath + frog Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle showing B on the barrel as a proof mark symbol. The frog is made of layers of cloth, impregnated with glue, as a substitute for leather. SN 84389. Jealous? This scabbard has a simple welded frog loop and integral throat. It would be nice to have a definitive manufacturer of the bayonet as well as when it was made. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This is a Japanese Arisaka type 30 bayonet (1897-1950) made by the Matsushita Kinzoku KK Arsenal commonly known National Denki. Royal Flying Corps who died 06/02/1918 LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' dailyinfo[16]=' 26810 Corporal James PETERS Mentioned in Despatches 13th Bn. By searching for the rifle serial number (search box 'Rifle Serial Number' above) By using the SwissWaffen.com all rifle serial number list page or the all rifle serial number PDF. He believes it is 2203956. which list the weapons issued to the German soldier. Country Pagesstart here if you think you know the country of origin. dailyinfo[4]=' Matrose Paul KURZKE Torpedoboot "G85" German Navy who died 04/03/1919 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Object Number. The language and calligraphy are a huge problem, but I would not be surprised if we do not see some useful records surface in the next 10 years. Sword bayonet for use on the 6.5mm. Identification Request Page. The wooden grips are fastened with the same type of screws and escutcheons as used on the Arisaka Type 30 bayonets. Manufactured by various Japanese arsenals and sub-contractors and so marked on the blade ricasso; three examples are shown to the left: (Salonika) Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 01/03/1918 KNOWLE (SS. Made by Matsushita Kinzoku KK (Matsushita Metalworking Corp.), under Kokura Army Arsenal supervision. ISBN: 0-9619789-1-0. The series markings are illustrated in the following CWA - Contoured, wrap around, rivet retained Most of these bayonets are not rare, but all are becoming scarce in very-good condition. This example was made by the Hikari Seiki SeisakushoKK (Precision Optical Manufacturing Corp.), under Kokura Army Arsenal supervision, in 1945. The designation as Type 30 was a result of . the 38th year of the reign of Emperor Meiji (1905), and the Type captured in the field, however, normally have the chrysanthemum symbol The scabbard is made of wood, with minimal steel mounts, held together with string. Identify which type your bayonet falls under. of the receiver, followed by the arsenal symbol. No arsenal markings; The frontpiece is attached with stitching and reinforced with rivets. To summarize, bayonets and sheaths are marked as follows: "prefix letter (N for Nordsee or O Ostsee), preceded by numbers from 1 to 5 sometimes followed by a suffix letter". Blank entries It may either be a plug if it resembles a dagger, which has a round handle that slid directly into the musket barrel. Jinsen was the Japanese name for the Korean seaport of Inchon. 1932 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. I am certain that Lancs.Fus. The 95thseries was the final series produced by Hikari Seiki. prototypes, other pre-production guns, and occasional rifles assembled subcontractor. either an elongated M or the school mark substituted, or (ii) mum The british issue Arisakas came via the French; I got that from the late and much lamented Tony Edwards. this example is stamped with the Tokyo Arsenal mark: "4 stacked cannon balls" (1 stacked on 3); and the contractor Matsushita National: "an arrow through an M". if (year < 1000) year+=1900 At various times, rifles were removed from military service and sold to Serial number wx,80101 on pommel. indicate that the information in the entry immediately above applies to I share a passion for collecting all things vintage and antique and love to share that passion with others. (73mm.) And I thought everything was black and white!!!! Any ideas on where is a good place to look?? M28/30 markings and serial . Were the bayonets serial numbers to match the rifle. McCollum, 1996, published by Excalibur Publications, PO Box 36, Latham, NY The only marking I could find on the blade was an arsenal mark on the right ricasso that indicates that it was produced at the Kokura Arsenal. The total length of a Type 30 bayonet in its scabbard is about 525 mm or 20-11/16inches. Common characteristics that differentiate school bayonets from service bayonets include: Two-piece grips are made of wood. The bayonet serial numbers were unique to the bayonets and had nothing to do with the rifle serial. Glossary of Bayonet Termsdefinitions of common bayonet terms. This example was made by the Hikari Seiki SeisakushoKK (Precision Optical Manufacturing Corp.), under Kokura Army Arsenal supervision, in 1945. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 30 Bayonet 'National Denki' Arisaka 38 99, Fine at the best online prices at eBay! Unlike other nations such as Switzerland, Russia and Germany among others whom issued rifles and bayonets to their soldiers with the same serial number, the serial numbers on the Type 30 bayonet was assigned independently from those assigned to the rifles. In the mean time, my serial: Code: TULA AKSU 86 696647. Additionally, if there is anything that you would like to see on the following pages - in a weaponry The Arisaka rifles are named for Colonel Nariaki Hoffmeister won a Distinguished Service Order for his actions in Sicily. Books for Sale pages. Each bayonet had its own unique serial number (range 1 to 1,196,000). M1 Garand, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine, SMLE No 1 MK III*, Russian SKS, Yugo M59/66A, WASR 10, AR-15, K31 Karabiner, M1 Carbine, Lee Enfield No 4 MkI*, Kar98k, 1911A1, P.08 Luger, P.38, By jamesmcnatt in forum Pattern 1913/1914 and M1917 Rifles, By lxvnrsw in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum. The makers mark on this example is of the 2ndstyle, with the Kanji inside the diamond pointing downward. Leather Belt Frog: Leather belt frog for carrying the Type 30 bayonet used on the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles. and Gen. Hos. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II Toyoda made bayonets from 19381945. It's a thought and one that had passed me by. Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet The Japanese military conflicts during the useful "life-span" of this bayonet were: Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905; World War I 1914-1918; Samil Independence Movement 1919-1920; Sino-Japanese of 1937-1945; Panay Incident 1937; World War II 1939-1945; dailyinfo[11]=' Seacunny ABDUR RAHMAN SIRAJUL HAQ S.S. MERTON HALL (Liverpool). var day=mydate.getDay() Sign up for a new account in our community. Type99 Short Rifles, during the transition from standard designs to substitute-standard manufacturing simplifications. The image at left shows the flag tied to a Type 30 bayonet affixed to a 6.5mm. Range Reports - Show us how good you are! overall length and were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns, Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' 22: 1935 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. . Cal. the Type 30, introduced in 1897. Physical Description . The blade was 16" in length and the bayonet was 20" overall. Knowing the good from the really good is often a matter of identifying the various markings. Shallow, sloppy fuller; The Type 30 Bayonet was introduced in 1897 and was the primary bayonet used in the Imperial Japanese Army, intended to be used with the Arisaka Type 30 Rifle and was later used on the Type 38 rifles. Original Item: Few Available. What makes this bayonet unique is that during manufacture, the pommel was recycled from the previous series.The pommel end serial number was over-stamped and a new serial number applied to Typically training bayonets tend to be a little more rare than traditional wartime bayonets. Scabbard is ~16-1/4" in length; "blued" finish. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II. Advanced eBay Deals; Help & Contact . number have been removed from service use. Cannon: 457.2 mm 4 stripes on the right side. The pommel has a serial number of 70612. But do FA certificates allow a non-holder to fire the thing? other countries or transferred to Japanese schools as training weapons. As for age, my expectation is that manufacture of a 2million serial without prefix is probably some time in the 1930s, but am happy to be corrected by anyone with any half decent data. or british? in calendar year 2602 (1942). Koishikawa switched from the "B" to the "S" barrel proof mark in the late 20,000 serial number range. Middlesex Regiment who died 25/02/1921 LADYWELL CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The main way to date Arisaka bayonets is by the serial number on the end of the pommel. Worcestershire Regiment who died 23/02/1915 LOKER CHURCHYARD Belgium ' 8. Straight Late War. Early production bayonet by Kokura with the serial number placed on the top of the blade tang rather than on the pommel. Pommel: An all matching weapon in good condition would be worth a few bucks. Ricasso: "Four cannonballs" and "Hourglass" markings. What kind or type should I look for and most importantly. standard issue Type 38 and Type 99 rifles that had the chrysanthemum I.M.A. Toyoda made bayonets from 19381945. Each series was identified by a small Japanese character (kana) These are often referred to as WIN-13 rifles. SN 84389. me lad, a 1917, so one of the (ahem) more common maker/years, but a sawback and so one of *** - I'll do that calculation later! It can identify the timeframe and factory location of the weapon's production. A chrysanthemum with 16 petals (the symbol of the Japanese Emperor) was The Type 30 bayonets had arsenal markings stamped onto the ricasso. The Chinese marked each rifle with a factory symbol stamp along with an SKS 4-digit serial number. According to research published by collector/researcher, Nick Komiya, rubberized canvas was introduced in 1940. Here it is with the bayonet extended. The dimensions of the bayonet is almost . ORIGINAL JAPANESE ARISAKA TYPE 38 & 44 PARTS: Upper Tang. Here is a link to a current GWF Thread, with information and photographs relating to Japanese Arisaka bayonets and rifles being used during WW1. The frog is made of rubberized canvas (artificial leather). Some of these rifles were reported to have been used on Okinawa. Bayonets Listed by Overall Lengththis may be helpful if you are unsure of the type or country of origin. 23 Most of these bayonets are not rare, but all are becoming scarce in very-good condition. dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. What I would suggest is a very "Krupp" influence in the design of the logo. Following outbreak of the Korean War, in 1950, Inchon was the site of the famous amphibious assault led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, claiming one of the most decisive strategic victories in modern warfare. Middle-left: manufactured circa 1937-1945 by Kokura-Tokyo Arsenal, Kokura supervision (aka moji); "stacked cannon balls", one on three for Tokyo-Kokura and the "hourglass" mark of Kokura. Rifles in this series have been observed with (i) mum removed and The stock. 59.9K subscribers It has been a bit since we put up a Japanese Firearms video, and in this one we take a look at the Type 30 bayonet and its variants. JavaScript is disabled. (203mm.) 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