Japanese WWII Late Type 30 Bayonet, Wooden Scabbard, Toyoda Mfg.
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $175.00

Original period manufacture. A typical late war example featuring a mixed blue and steel patina finished blade made without fullers, straight guard, square type pommel and slightly contoured wooden grips. The blade is quite clean for one of these, factory edge, with minimal surface corrosion. Clear markings on the ricasso. Original finish wooden grips, displaying typical service marring and denting and minor surface loss. Cleaned steel patina finish to the guard and pommel. The lock button works as it should.Original paint wood surface on the two-piece wooden scabbard, bound with two bands of twine. Carved into the scabbard surface are several geometric designs which may be initials, perhaps D.M.B. Pointed steel chape, thin one inch long section of wood missing just above the chape.