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Title:	BAYONET -  JAPANESE BAYONET TYPE 30
Maker/Manufacturer:	KOISHIKAWA ARSENAL
Date of Manufacture:	C 1934
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 7152
Measurements:	OL: 50.8CM 20" BL: 39.3CM 15 1/2"

Object Description:

JAPANESE BAYONET TYPE 30
Manufactured by Kosishikawa Arsenal, Tokyo, Japan - Type 30 bayonets were for all standard Japanese arms with the exception of the Type 44 folding bayonet carbine. Hooked crossguard. Two piece wood grips, screw fastened. Complete with 16 1/2" metal scabbard. Light pitting on blade. Bayonet once attached to SPAR-4261.

Markings:
Markings: Symbol for Kosishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo).

See, Janzen, pg. 133.

References:
Brayley, Martin J. BAYONETS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY. Krause Publications. Iola, Wi. 2004.
Janzen, Jerry L. BAYONETS: FROM JANZEN'S NOTEBOOK. Cedar Ridge Publications. Broken Arrow, Ok. 1987.