Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

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Bayonets & Fighting Knives

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Austria
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Description & Condition

Austro-Hungarian M.1917 Mannlicher Ersatz Bayonet (Replica)

Price: $45

Inventory # bay_0142

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DESCRIPTION: This is an Indian made replica of scarce Austro-Hungarian M.1917 Mannlicher ersatz bayonet. Originally, this type of the bayonet was manufactured late during the World War Two for M.88, 90 and 95 rifles and carbines. Made in India and accordingly marked on the muzzle ring. Single edged blade. Good quality. CONDITION: Very good+. The bayonet is covered by uniform patina. The blade is in very good condition. (Janzen p. 12/1)

Argentina
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Belgium
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Beautiful Belgian M.1889 Bayonet by Hopkins & Allen

Price: $395

Inventory # bay_0275

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Belgian M.1889 Mauser "long" bayonet. This is a correct bayonet for Belgian Mauser M.1889 rifles and carbines, and M.1916 carbines (large muzzle ring). This is a full length version of the bayonet with 15.75 inch long blade. The bayonet was manufactured in the USA for Belgian Government in exile during World War One. Marked on the blade: "Hopkins and Allen Arms Co., Norwich, Conn., USA". The crossguard is also stamped: "PLUMB". Very scarce. No scabbard. No serial number is stamped on the bayonet. CONDITION: Overall in excellent condition. Very nice wooden grips with no handling marks. Beautiful blade with all the markings being clearly visible. No nicks to the blade edge. Occasional light patina on the blade. (Janzen p.17/3)

Belgian M.1868 Terssen Bayonet

Price: $350

Inventory # bay_0272

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DESCRIPTION: This bayonet was issued with Terssen Model 1868 rifle (carbine). This rare bayonet is similar to the French Chassepot bayonet, however, it does have a different blade fuller as well as different markings. Brass hilt. Complete with correct steel scabbard. 22.5 inch yatagan style blade. Belgian markings are present on both, blade and hilt. The blade shows a date, "1869". The crossguard shows the following markings, "R 2998". The scabbard shows the following markings, "AB 90099". CONDITION: Overall condition is very good+. Blade shows some dark spots, occasional pitting and some wear. Scabbard shows some patina and surface rust, but no dents. Brass grip is in fine condition. Careful cleaning will greatly improve condition of this bayonet. (Janzen p.16/2)

Belgian/Brazilian M.1880 Comblain Bayonet

Price: $350

Inventory # bay_0271

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DESCRIPTION: This bayonet was issued with Comblain rifle. This rare bayonet is similar to the French Chassepot bayonet, however, it does have a different blade fuller as well as different markings. Brass hilt. Complete with correct leather scabbard with brass fittings. 22.5 inch yatagan style blade. There is a serial number stamped on the crossguard, "3553". Fading maker's mark is stamped on the blade. CONDITION: Fine. Blade is in very good condition with occasional dark stains. Scabbard shows some wear with stitching coming apart. Brass grip is in excellent condition. (Janzen p.22/2)

Belgian M.1916 Bayonet

Price: $195

Inventory # bay_0264

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DESCRIPTION: Belgian M.1916 Mauser infantry bayonet. This is a correct bayonet for Belgian Mausers M.1889 and M.1916 (large muzzle ring for the barrel jacket found on these models). This is a full length version of the bayonet. The serial number, "4865 C" (or perhaps a regimental number) is stamped on the hilt. The blade shows also a number painted in white. The bayonet comes with a correct steel scabbard. The latter does not show any numbers. CONDITION: Overall in fine condition. One small dent on the scabbard. The wooden grips show some handling marks. About 65% of the blue finish is still on the bayonet. 85% of blue on the scabbard, with the balance being patina and some light surface rust. The crossguard shows some filing marks, perhaps the old serial number was removed. (Janzen p.18/2)

Belgian M.1867 Albini Braendlin Socket Bayonet

Price: $300

Inventory # bay_0096

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DESCRIPTION: This bayonet was issued with Albini Braendlin rifle.18 inch triangular blade. Leather scabbard is well marked and dated 1881 (scarce - leather scabbards for this bayonet are very difficult to find). Belgian markings are present on both, blade and scabbard. CONDITION: Overall condition is very good+. Blade shows some pitting and wear. The locking ring works fine. The scabbard is in very good+ condition. (Janzen p.15/3)

Brazil
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Belgian/Brazilian M.1880 Comblain Bayonet

Price: $350

Inventory # bay_0271

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DESCRIPTION: This bayonet was issued with Comblain rifle. This rare bayonet is similar to the French Chassepot bayonet, however, it does have a different blade fuller as well as different markings. Brass hilt. Complete with correct leather scabbard with brass fittings. 22.5 inch yatagan style blade. There is a serial number stamped on the crossguard, "3553". Fading maker's mark is stamped on the blade. CONDITION: Fine. Blade is in very good condition with occasional dark stains. Scabbard shows some wear with stitching coming apart. Brass grip is in excellent condition. (Janzen p.22/2)

Canada
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Chile
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China
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Czechoslovakia
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Denmark
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Danish M.1854 Socket Bayonet

Price: $195

Inventory # bay_0251

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DESCRIPTION: According to Janzen, this bayonet was produced for the Danish rebels by the Germans. The bayonet has a very interesting Kyhl's patent locking mechanism. Full length triangular blade. Interesting markings are stamped on the socket, "1854 - 158 771 C6" and "Crown over Gothic Letter D". Overall length is 22.25 inch. Blade length is 19.75 inch. CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent. The blade shows some scattered light patina. The locking mechanism works fine. All the markings are clearly visible. (Janzen p.36/2)

Finland
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France
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Germany
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German KS 98 Kurz Dress Bayonet

Price: $175

Inventory # bay_0216

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DESCRIPTION: Short, carbine style blade with a maker, or a retailer markings, "A. Wi..., Solingen"(fading). Two piece black hardened rubber grips. Complete with all steel scabbard painted in black. CONDITION: Overall in fine condition. Blade is nice and clean, but shows some sharpening marks. Scabbard is free of dents and has about 95% of original black paint finish. The grips show some usual handling marks. Consignment. (Janzen p.84/4).

Greece
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Holland
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Hungary
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Hungarian M.91/30 Socket Bayonet

Price: $95

Inventory # bay_0005

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DESCRIPTION: High polished blue finish. Made in Budapest and accordingly marked with "02". CONDITION: Near mint with 98% blue still on the blade. These bayonets were issued with Hungarian M.91/30 sniper rifles!

Italy
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Iran
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Japan
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Mexico
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Norway
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Poland
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Polish Radom Made Recon Knife M.1950

Price: $275

Inventory # dag_0084

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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Polish recon knife M.1950. Complete with original blued steel scabbard. Made in Radom Arms Factory in 1955, as indicated by markings on the blade. Blade is also stamped with "11" in the circle (Radom). CONDITION: Excellent. Blade is very clean and sharp. The wooden grip is free of any handling marks. The scabbard is free of dents. 97-98% blue is still present on the scabbard and steel parts of the grip. Beautiful knife in very collectible condition!

Reworked Polish wz.1928 Mauser Bayonet

Price: $215

Inventory # bay_0200

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DESCRIPTION: Reworked Polish World War Two wz.1928 bayonet. The bayonet was completely refinished. The scabbard was nickel plated. All the steel parts of the bayonet were polished and cleaned. Extra checkering and a layer of varnish was added to the wooden grips. Marked on the blade "PERKUN", "WP" and Polish Eagle. Polish made scabbard. Version without the flashguard and with the muzzle ring. CONDITION: Very god+, as altered. Blade shows some spots of metal roughness. There is also some metal roughness and a couple of small dents under the nickel on the scabbard.

Romania
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Russia
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Imperial Russian Socket Bayonet For Jaeger Percussion Rifle M.1856, Infantry Percussion Rifle M.1858 and Krnka M.1856/69 Rifle

Price: $295

Inventory # bay_0260

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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Imperial Russian socket bayonet for jaeger percussion rifle M.1856, infantry percussion rifle M.1858 and Krnka M.1856/69 breech loading rifle. The bayonet may feet some other early Imperial Russian breech loading rifles converted from percussion rifles (Baranov M.1869, Krnka M.1855/66). Large number, "4" is stamped on the base of the blade. There are no other markings on the bayonet. Overall length is 22.5 inch. Blade length is 19.75 inch. CONDITION: Poor to fair. The bayonet is in "as found", uncleaned, unrestored condition. The bayonet shows surface rust with metal roughness/pitting. The locking ring works fine. There is some surface rust inside the socket. (Ref.: "Bayonets of the World" by By Alexander N. Kulinsky, pp. 298-299, #243)

Soviet M.1891/30 Mosin Socket Bayonet

Price: $75

Inventory # bay_0256

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DESCRIPTION: Standard Russian WWII Mosin-Nagant M.1891/30 bayonet. Serial number is stamped on the cruciform blade. CONDITION: Fine. Nice finish with about 82% of blue still present on the metal. Pre-WWII quality machining and polishing. (Janzen p.164/3)

Russian M.1891 Mosin Socket Bayonet

Price: $150

Inventory # bay_0222

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DESCRIPTION: Standard Russian Mosin-Nagant M.1891 bayonet. There is no maker's markings stamped on the socket of the bayonet. Serial number is stamped on the socket. CONDITION: Fine+. Nice finish with about 85% of crisp blue still present on the metal. Some spots of peppering and light surface rust. The locking ring works fine. (Janzen p.164/2)

Soviet M.1931 Mosin Nagant Socket Bayonet with Foresight Guard

Price: $475

Inventory # bay_0137

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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Russian socket bayonet designed to fit on the early Mosin Nagant M.1891/30 rifles with no integral sight guard. Janzen calls it "Model 31 for Older Rifle". Serial number is stamped on the cruciform blade. Two old numbers are crossed with single lines. Marked with a star and some other cyrillic markings that are difficult to recognize. CONDITION: Low excellent. Very nice finish with about 95% of blue still present on the metal. Pre-WWII quality machining and polishing. (Janzen p.165/1)

Spain
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Spanish M.1969 Mauser/CETME Bayonet

Price: $75

Inventory # bay_0207

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DESCRIPTION: Spanish M.1969 saber bayonet used for CETME, FR7 and FR8 rifles. The blade displays Spanish eagle and TOLEDO maker's markings. The serial number is also stamped on the blade. Bolo-type blade. Complete with scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent. Plastic grips are in excellent condition as well. Very clean blade without any sharpening marks. Very nice scabbard without any handling marks. (Janzen p.177/3)

Sweden
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Switzerland
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Swiss Vetterli M.1871 Socket Bayonet

Price: $175

Inventory # bay_0286

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DESCRIPTION: Standard Swiss army bayonet for early Vetterli rifles. The bayonet will fit Swiss Vetterli rifles M.1868 and 1869/71. Full length quadrangular blade. Swiss markings and serial number are stamped on the bayonet. Overall length is 21.75 inch. Blade length is 19.50 inch. CONDITION: Low excellent. The bayonet has about 87% of original blue finish on metal. Some blue is turning to brownish color. All the Swiss markings on the socket and blade are clearly visible. The locking ring works fine. (Janzen p.184/2)

Old Style Swiss Peabody M.1863 Socket Bayonet

Price: $195

Inventory # bay_0238

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DESCRIPTION: Old style Swiss bayonet for Peabody rifle. The bayonet will fit Swiss M.1863 rifle. Full length quadrangular blade. Swiss markings and serial number are stamped on the bayonet. CONDITION: Fine+. The bayonet has polished steel finish with some traces of patina. The locking ring works fine. (Janzen p.184/1)

Swiss Peabody M.1863 Socket Bayonet

Price: $250

Inventory # bay_0205

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DESCRIPTION: Standard Swiss bayonet for Peabody rifle. The bayonet will fit Swiss M.1863 rifle. Full length quadrangular blade. Swiss markings and serial number are stamped on the bayonet. The blade length is 19.5 inch. The overall length is 21.75 inch. The thickness of the cruciform blade at the base is 16 mm x 12 mm. CONDITION: Excellent. The bayonet has 96% of blue finish. The locking ring works fine. (Janzen p.184/1)

Turkey
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Turkish M.1903 Mauser Bayonet

Price: $450

Inventory # bay_0027

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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Turkish Mauser M.1903 bayonet. This is unshortened, unmodified bayonet with a full length blade (20.5 inch). Arabic markings on the blade and on the grip, including "Tughra" of Sultan Abdul Hamid II (please, see pictures). Correct leather scabbard with steel fittings has also proper Turkish markings. This is first original 1903 scabbard that I have seen. Usually, these bayonets are coming with replacement German scabbards without Turkish markings. Turkish half-crescent and star are present on all major steel parts of bayonet and scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. Scabbard's leather has shrunk half an inch. (Janzen p.192/1).

United Kingdom
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English P.1895 Martini Enfield Socket Bayonet

Price: $175

Inventory # bay_0254

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DESCRIPTION: English Martini Enfield P.1895 socket bayonet. English War Department markings are present on the blade. Missing the scabbard. The blade length is 22 inch. CONDITION: Very good+. Full length blade shows some scattered patina and surface rust. All the markings are clear. The locking ring works fine. (Janzen p.47/3)

British Pattern 1907 Mark I - SMLE Bayonet (by Wilkinson)

Price: $125

Inventory # bay_0230

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DESCRIPTION: British Pattern 1907 Mark I - SMLE bayonet. Made by Wilkinson in 1907, as indicated by markings on the blade. Wooden grips are secured with two large screws. Missing the scabbard. Several maker and British military markings are stamped on both sides of the blade close to the crossguard. CONDITION: Overall in fine condition. Blade is in fine condition as well. The wooden grips show some handling marks. (Janzen p.57/3)

English P.1876 Martini Henry Socket Bayonet

Price: $145

Inventory # bay_0223

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DESCRIPTION: English Martini Henry P.1876 socket bayonet. English War Department markings are present on the blade. Missing the scabbard. The blade length is 22 inch. CONDITION: Good+. Full length blade shows a mixture of surface rust, pitting and patina. All the markings are clear. The locking ring works fine. (Janzen p.47/1)

English Land Pattern (Brown Bess) Socket Bayonet (Replica)

Price: $45

Inventory # bay_0202

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DESCRIPTION: This is a replica of English Land Pattern (Brown Bess) socket bayonet. Good quality. CONDITION: Fine. The bayonet shows some scattered light patina. (Janzen p. 42/1)

English P.1876 Martini Metford Socket Bayonet

Price: $145

Inventory # bay_0145

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DESCRIPTION: English Martini Metford socket bayonet. Standard P.1876 bayonet with the socket bushed for Metford barrel. English War Department markings are present on the blade. Some Indian characters are also stamped on the blade. Missing the scabbard. CONDITION: Very good+. Full length blade is in very good condition with some light surface rust and patina. All the markings are nice and clear. The locking ring works fine. (Janzen p.47/2)

United States
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Connecticut Militia Peabody M.1867 Socket Bayonet

Price: $195

Inventory # bay_0250

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DESCRIPTION: This bayonet was issued with M.1867 Peabody rifle to Connecticut Militia. Full length triangular blade. No markings. Overall length is 24 inch. Blade length is 21 inch. CONDITION: Overall condition is very good. Blade shows dark patina mixed with some surface rust. The locking ring works fine. (Janzen p.201/2)

Uruguay
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Venezuela
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Yugoslavia
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Books about Bayonets
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Description

Book: "German Uniforms and Bayonets 1841-1945"

By Klaus Lubbe

Price: $30

Inventory # geb_0004

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DESCRIPTION: In English and German languages. Over 300 period photos of German soldiers armed with bayonets. Includes studio poses, barracks room & parade ground views, pictures taken in the field. A great look at bayonets, uniforms, helmets & other accouterments as they were actually worn. A great reference book for German bayonets collector. High quality publication. New. Hard cover. 165 pages. Dimensions: 12 x 8.5 inch. Published by Niemann in Hamburg, Germany in 1999. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book.

Book: "The Polish Army Bayonet 1914-1999" (three volumes)

By K. Szczeglow

Price: $120

Inventory # plb_0070

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language with English and German subtitles. Excellent reference book on bayonets of the world. Many unique bayonets are described. Hundreds of black and white photographs and drawings. Some color pictures. New. Hard Cover. Volume One: "Austro-Hungarian Bayonet in Polish Army 1914-1930" (215 pages). Volume Two: "German Bayonet in Polish Army 1917-1939" (276 pages). Volume Three: "Polish Army Bayonet 1920-1999" (230 pages). Polish title: "Bagnet Wojska Polskiego 1914-1999. Tom 1, 2 i 3". Shipping in the USA: $7.50 (three volumes).

Book: "Bayonets"

By T. Krolikiewicz

Price: $45

Inventory # plb_0027

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Excellent reference book on bayonets of the world. Many unique bayonets are presented that are listed neither by Janzen nor by Kiesling. Black and white photographs and drawings. New. Hard Cover. 464 pages. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book.

POLISH TITLE: "Bagnety". 

Book: "The Handbook of British Bayonets, A Buyer's Guide"

By Skennerton

Price: $12

Inventory # aub_0014

DESCRIPTION: This pocket reference is a companion to ‘British & Commonwealth Bayonets’ with notes and dimensions of all the bayonets from that volume. The back cover features inch and centimeter scales for measuring muzzle ring diameters, blade, overall and scabbard lengths to assist in ready identification. This booklet may be useful at gun shows to identify British bayonets. Not illustrated, but each bayonet is described in detail, including exact dimensions. New. In English language. Paperback, 5¾ x 4 in., 64 pp, not illust., saddle-stitched binding, 1986. ISBN 0 949749 05 2. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book.

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