IMO Bayonets Of Japan is probably the best bayonet book out there for the Japanese Type 30 bayonet. (305mm.). Substitute-Standard Type99 Short Rifle, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index, Japanese Bayonet Markings Reference Chart. This was designed for the FN Mauser Model 98, FN Mauser Model 1924, FN Mauser Model 24/30 and FN Mauser model 1934. shown in the following table. Weight with ammunition: 2.5 kg. top of the receiver between the chrysanthemum and the type designation I've loaned this autobiography to a pal but when I get it back, I'll check the reference. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II. The under Nagoya supervision. The stock has been classified by collectors into 3 types:-. Search for: Home. Your best bet may be to go to a local gun show and check the tables there (especially since you're from PA! The frog is made of rubberized canvas (artificial leather). Johnson does not attempt date production years from serial numbers. calendar. which list the weapons issued to the German soldier. 152 pages about A4 size, hardbound and profusely illustrated. There are a number of wonderful books available and below I have listed some of my favorites. Box 160 Bayonets The primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles in World War II was the Type 30, introduced in 1897. [citation needed]. The very earliest T30 bayonets have no serial number only a large "M" stamped on the back of the pommel. Production at the other arsenals and subcontracts to Koishikawa/Kokura only dates from 1923. Bayonet, out of scabbard, is ~20-1/4" in length; dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' (305mm.). Both the T97 and T99 were used through WW2, due to the inability of Japanese industry to support the change over. The Arsenal mark on Japanese rifles is generally found to the right of the serial number on the After the Germans, the Japanese are probably some of the most sought after bayonets out there. Table of bayonet variations added 09/07/2000. Some of these rifles were reported to have been used on Okinawa. wide. Regular M91/30 rifle with folding bayonet designed by N.S. Accessories. If sending a check or money order, please mail, payable to: The very earliest T30 bayonets have no serial number only a large "M" stamped on the back of the pommel. 6.5 Jap. The only real difference between the two is the addition of a spring catch that hooks into the scabbard when not in use. I will continue adding additional examples as I acquire new pieces and find time to photograph them and do the required programming. Japanese Type 30 Bayonet - Osaka (broken die) Made by Kokura/Osaka (broken die) on the blade with the serial number on the end of the pommel. Original Pinner's caption: Lt-Col Bert Hoffmeister (in profile), wearing his Seaforth Highlander balmoral and shoulder flash in Sicily.