{"product_id":"original-japanese-late-wwii-type-30-last-ditch-arisaka-bayonet-with-scabbard-frog-kokura-supervised-production","title":"Original Japanese Late WWII Type 30 “Last Ditch” Arisaka Bayonet with Scabbard \u0026 Frog - Kokura Supervised Production","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Item Available. This is a very nice original late-WWII \u003cb\u003eJapanese Type 30 Arisaka rifle bayonet\u003c\/b\u003e in the simplified “last ditch” configuration, complete with its original scabbard and leather frog. The bayonet displays the late-war features associated with simplified production, including a straight crossguard, one-piece rivet-retained wooden grip wrapping around the tang, and the final-style flat-sided rectangular pommel. The pommel is stamped with serial number \u003cb\u003e41867\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ricasso bears arsenal and subcontractor markings indicating manufacture under the supervision of \u003cb\u003eKokura Arsenal\u003c\/b\u003e. Older bayonet references identify the subcontractor represented by this marking simply as an \u003cb\u003eunknown company under Kokura supervision\u003c\/b\u003e, while later collector research commonly attributes the marking to \u003cb\u003eHikari Seiki Seisakusho\u003c\/b\u003e. Because the manufacturer identification has evolved in the reference literature, Kokura-supervised production is the firmest attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 30 bayonet was introduced in \u003cb\u003e1897\u003c\/b\u003e and remained the principal Japanese service rifle bayonet through WWII. It was used with several Japanese military rifles, most notably the Type 38 and Type 99 Arisaka. Production continued for decades, resulting in numerous manufacturing variations as designs and production methods changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original scabbard retains much of its finish with some loss near the tip. The original leather frog is in fair condition with heavy rubbing and minor material loss. The strap and buckle are still attached but there is some heavy wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe survival of the \u003cb\u003ebayonet, scabbard, and leather frog together\u003c\/b\u003e is particularly appealing, especially with the bayonet retaining the distinctly simplified fittings associated with the final stages of Japanese wartime production. The straight crossguard, one-piece riveted grip, rectangular pommel, serial number \u003cb\u003e41867\u003c\/b\u003e, and Kokura-supervised arsenal marking collectively place this example within the late developmental sequence of the long-serving Type 30 pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 15 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge Bayonet\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 20 1\/8“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 16 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45818309771333,"sku":"ONJR26AULC059","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/A2054180-2811-4B2E-A96A-B9158DB5E9BB.jpg?v=1790017133","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-late-wwii-type-30-last-ditch-arisaka-bayonet-with-scabbard-frog-kokura-supervised-production","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}