Japanese WWII Type 30 Bayonet, Nagoya Mfg, Brown Leather Frog
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: $165.00

Original era manufacture. A very nice example of the classic WWII Japanese Type 30 bayonet, as used in all theaters of WWII by the IJA.Blue finished blade, hooked guard, contoured wood grips, with a rounded, bird-head pommel. Nearly all of the original blue finish remains on the blade, with a pleasing mix of blue and steel patina on the guard and pommel.Original finish wooden grips, displaying minor wear and denting from service use. Nice original blue finish to the steel scabbard, with a single dent on the obverse, with minimal surface corrosion evident.A verynice brown leather frog with interesting stampings on the reverse, tight stitching, nice luster to the leather surface, with a damage-free securing strap and brass buckle.