Need some help, please

[SamMarlowPI]

This is a bayonet i believe my grandfather brought back from either North Africa, Sicily or Italy and I figured some of you could help me date it, or tell me what Allied or Axis force used it or whatever. Anything is great, thanks so much!

and i apologize in advance for the muddled picture...cell phone...i can get more detailed shots if it would help..just holler...

 

[Rob]

It's very hard to tell in that small photo, mate.

My guess is on something German, but I could be wrong.

This might help you: http://arms2armor.com/Bayonets/bayonets.htm

Goodluck

 

[SamMarlowPI]

It's very hard to tell in that small photo, mate.

My guess is on something German, but I could be wrong.

This might help you: http://arms2armor.com/Bayonets/bayonets.htm

Goodluck

Thanks for the site, it seems to be Japanese so it must be from my other grandfather who was a SeaBee in the Pacific...not sure of the age though, probably '44 or '45...thanks again...

 

[kampkatz]

Have you carefully checked for any markings? Use a magnifying glass and if there is any embeded dirt wash it off with a good detergent(steel will not be any the worse, since it has been exposed to somany years of humidity and other elements.) I have a Japanese bayonet that looks similar and there are definite markings to identify it as such.

 

[DanielJones]

Judging by the straight blade and the hooked quillion it could also be a rare P1907 SMLE bayonet and check the site linked in this thread under the United Kingdom. Look at your marking and see if you can find the "Broad Arrow" ordinance markings.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[SamMarlowPI]

Judging by the straight blade and the hooked quillion it could also be a rare P1907 SMLE bayonet and check the site linked in this thread under the United Kingdom. Look at your marking and see if you can find the "Broad Arrow" ordinance markings.

Cheers!

Dan

I don't think so...very very very similar but the only markings on mine are these:

 

[SamMarlowPI]

positive it's japanese, "Manufactured circa 1937-'45, by Kokura-Tokyo Arsenal...4 stacked cannonballs for Kokura-Tokyo and an hourglass shape for Kokura" thank you Rob for the site...says their not rare but not not many are found in good condition...mine is in pretty good shape, scabbard too...