WW II Japanese Type 30 Bayonet

Object/Artifact

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National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA

1700003 Bayonet, Socket 1: Origformat: Artifact
1700003 Bayonet, Socket 1

Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

WW II Japanese Type 30 Bayonet

Entry/Object ID

1700003

Description

Japanese Type 30 Ariska bayonet Pattern 1897 with hooked quillon, fullered blade marked with a stamp signifying manufacture at either Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) (1870-1935) or Kokura Arsenal (1935 - 1945). Steel blade and steel handle with varnished wood grips. Includes scabbard (unpainted steel). Made for use with Japanese Type 30, 38 and 99 rifles and carbines. About 20 3/4" overall length with scabbard.