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This page focuses on Asian and Australian rare and unusual bayonets and other edged weapons for sale or trade that are in above average condition for the advanced collector. Go to the German bayonets for sale section on the home page for bayonets used by Germany. These items have been described to the best of my ability. In most cases, condition refers to the overall condition of the piece. All prices are in US dollars.
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Overall Condition Codes:
G - Good (average) VG - Very Good (above average) Exc - Excellent (near unissued) Mint - Outstanding (unissued) |
Rarity Codes:
R1 - Common (easy to find) R2 - Scarce (difficult to find) R3 - Rare (very hard to find) R4 - Extremely Rare (few known) |
CHINA
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Chinese 1920 Chiang Kai Shek Mauser Bayonet
Very similar to a Japanese Type 30 bayonet except that it has a different type screws holding the grips. Pommel has T/O opening with muzzle ring close to the handle for mounting on a Mauser style rifle. The quillion removed and the crossguard replaced with a lower the muzzle ring. Japanese Type 30 blued blade made by Nagoya with sharpening. Blued metal scabbard with couple of light dents with leather frog which looks to be a replacement. Rarity: R2+ Condition: VG+ Price: $350 |
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JAPAN
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Japanese 1866 Chassepot Bayonet
The French 1866 bayonet is made by P.D.L. (P. D. Luneschloss) with Japanese characters along the fuller of the blade. Brass handle with some patina with serial number 1735 on the crossguard. Yataghan fullered blade with some sharpening, cleaning and sharpening. Japanese leather scabbard with steel fittings with patina. Very rare bayonet. Rarity: R3+ Condition: VG+ Price: $850 |
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Japanese Special Purpose Type 100 (Paratrooper) Bayonet (LB-235)
Modified from a Type 100 bayonet and made in 1941-1942. This bayonet was designed during World War II for paratrooper use as an accessory for the Type 100 submachine gun and possibly for use with the Japanese Type 2 Paratroop rifle (take down model). Made by Toyada Automatic Loom Works under Nagoya supervision and marked on the top spine of the handle with serial number 9807 on the end of the pommel. Blued handle and shortened blade with no sharpening. Missing the fragile leather belt hanger and comes with a double strapped leather frog. It is estimated less than 1,000 were made. LB-235, Rated 10 (ultra rare) by Raymond Labar's book. Rarity: R4 Condition: VG+ Price: $2250 |
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Japanese 1911 Modified Dutch Klewang Machete
Modified from a 1911 Dutch Klewang sword for use as a machete. Made by Hembrug with inspection marking on the other side of the blade and screw on the end of the pommel. Shortened blade with sharpening. Leather scabbard with brass fittings with attached leather frog. Rarity: R2+ Condition: VG+ Price: $325 |
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NEW ZEALAND
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N. Zealand 1873 Martini Henry Sawback Bayonet - 1st Pattern
This bayonet was made by Alex Coppel with no military acceptance markings for use as a Volunteer model. It has knurled leather grips held by 3 rivets with a leaf spring release with some light peppering. 18.1" long fullered sawback blade with some light sharpening and light peppering overall. Leather scabbard with steel fittings with some light peppering. Only about 2600 bayonets were made. Rarity: R3+ Condition: VG+ Price: $700 |
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RUSSIA
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German Modified Russian 1891 Socket Bayonet - Deutschland
This is a Russian 1891 socket bayonet that has been modified by the Germans and had 'Deutschland' added to the socket. Russian serial numbered 12384 on the socket. Blued 4-sided blade with screwdriver tip. No scabbard. Very rare. Rarity: R3+ Condition: VG+ Price: $450 |
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Russian 1936 Siminov AVS Bayonet
Very unusual bayonet with an unique locking mechanism to fit the Avtomaticheskaia Vintovka Simonova or AVS rifle (Simonov Automatic Rifle). Thin checkered wood grips held by one screw. Sliding handle which allows attachment to the rifle by attaching the hook to a bar on the rifle with a rifle lug that attaches to the opening on the top of the bayonet handle. Blued handle with bright fullered blade with serial number 9712 found in a recessed rectangle. All metal scabbard with leather belt loop attached. Very rare bayonet. Rarity: R3+ Condition: Exc Price: $2000 |
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SIAM
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Siamese 1907 Mauser Bayonet
No markings. Wood grips held by two rivets. Double edged blade with a parkerized style finish with no sharpening. Blued metal scabbard with oval frog stud with no markings. Rarity: R2 Condition: VG+ Price: $225 |
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Siamese 1907 Mauser Bayonet
No markings. Wood grips held by two rivets. Double edged blade with staining and light sharpening. Metal scabbard with no finish remaining and a couple of heavy dents on the front side. Rarity: R2 Condition: VG Price: $200 |
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