WWII Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet
Updated September 18, 2026
| Lot number | 75x |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Huge Estates, Firearms, Jewelry, Militaria, & Railroad sale |
| Date | September 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Southern Heirs Auction |
| Location | Denham Springs, Louisiana |
Japanese Type 30 sword bayonet manufactured for use with the Imperial Japanese Army’s Arisaka rifles. Ricasso bears the four-cannonball Kokura Army Arsenal symbol and arrow-through-M mark associated with Matsushita Kinzoku, the company that later became Panasonic. Features a fullered blade, straight crossguard with muzzle ring, wooden grip panels and bird’s-head pommel with release button. Includes its fitted steel scabbard. This straight-crossguard Matsushita variation is generally associated with mid-WWII production, circa 1940s. Measures approximately 21 inches overall in the scabbard. Blade, guard and scabbard exhibit extensive finish loss, oxidation, pitting, scratches and age-related wear. Steel scabbard has dents and surface corrosion. Wooden grips show considerable scratches, staining and wear. Pommel release has not been tested. Please examine all photographs closely for markings and condition. This item came from a collector’s estate. We have not authenticated it, and it is being sold exactly as acquired. Authenticity has not been verified; bidders should rely on their own inspection and the photographs provided. If you have any doubt, please attend the preview and examine all photographs closely before bidding. This estimated auction value was created using AI research of actual sold prices from online auction sites and marketplaces during the past 12 months. It is provided as a market reference only and is not a guarantee of the final selling price. Estimated Auction Value: $100-$125
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