Need identification

OsageOrange35 · Oct 25, 2023

Hey. Nice to be here.
New to knife making.
I have an old bayonet (pretty sure) but do not know its origins.
Handed to my father a long time ago.
Has a makers mark (see photo)
If anyone knows the origins please let me know.

https://flic.kr/p/2pbBwHz

Thanks in advance.

Arathol · Oct 25, 2023

Need pictures that actually have some detail......

OsageOrange35 · Oct 25, 2023

Hey Arathol,
Yeah, getting pics into the forum was a bit of a learning curve.
Sorry about that. Thanks for checking it out.
I think I actually got one in this morning. Shows the makers mark.
I have a couple others that I will try to get in today. Shows the whole blade and scabbard.
Thanks again.

dano · Oct 25, 2023

Those markings may not be maker's marks. They may be proofing marks if the bayonet was military issued.

Probably is a Japanese type 30-B bayonet from WW2.

OsageOrange35 · Oct 25, 2023

Dano,
Thanks for the note.
Maybe this one will give more info.
Thanks

https://flic.kr/p/2pbEqGC

not2sharp · Oct 25, 2023

It is a Japanese type 30 bayonet. It looks like a late WWII issue.

n2s

OsageOrange35 · Oct 25, 2023

Trying to figure out how to get a good photo into this forum.
Will try these.

https://flic.kr/p/2pbEzQs

OsageOrange35 · Oct 25, 2023

Thank You Not2Sharp.
I do believe you are correct.
looked quickly at some images on the web and it is the same.
Thank again!