Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) Type 30 Bayonet, Japan

[dttuner]

Hello Edged Weapons! I have a few pieces in my collection, but this one has always facinated me because it's quite different from most Tokyo/Kokura blades.

Recently, I found a reference to "prototype" bayonets, from very early in the Tokyo Arsenal production.

"Prototype" Characteristics:
- Serial Number on Cross-guard
- "M" Stamped on pommel
- "99" or other number, carved into grip
Link:
Osaka

This is not a trainer bayonet, and does mount to my bring-back WWII Arisaka rifle.

What do you all think?











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