The military bayonet has a long history dating back to the 17th century. It was originally developed as a weapon for soldiers to use when they ran out of ammunition, and it has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of the military.

The first bayonets were simple blades that were attached to the end of a musket, and they were used as a stabbing weapon in close combat. In the 18th and 19th centuries, bayonets became more specialized and were designed for use with specific types of firearms.

During World War I and World War II, bayonets were an important weapon for infantry soldiers, and they were used in hand-to-hand combat. In the post-World War II era, the role of the bayonet has changed, and it is now primarily used as a training weapon and for ceremonial purposes. However, some militaries still issue bayonets to more...

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Seven various bayonets one with sheath.

Collection of Seven Bayonets, One with Sheath Included

Seven various bayonets one with sheath.

Chassepot antique French sword bayonet and scabbard, 19th…

Chassepot antique French sword bayonet and scabbard, 19th century, 70 cm long

A pattern 1907 Chapman bayonet, length 56 cm

1907 Chapman Bayonet: 56cm Length

A pattern 1907 Chapman bayonet, length 56 cm

World War I / II military bayonet

WWI/WWII Military Bayonets

World War I / II military bayonet

Antique British bayonet and scabbard, mid 19th century, 54.5 cm…

Mid 19th Century British Bayonet and Scabbard

Antique British bayonet and scabbard, mid 19th century, 54.5 cm long

French model 1866 Chassepot bayonet, original brass handled…

French Chassepot Bayonet with Scabbard (9 words)

French model 1866 Chassepot bayonet, original brass handled French chassepot bayonet with scabbard, numbered and stamped A.C. L:70 cm

C. 1860's sword bayonet, brass handled, long sword bayonet with…

Brass-handled Sword Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

C. 1860's sword bayonet, brass handled, long sword bayonet with original leather scabbard and knight stamp. L:77 cm

French label bayonet, brass handle and epee spike blade with…

French Bayonet for Label Repeating Rifle, 1886

French label bayonet, brass handle and epee spike blade with original scabbard and rotating collar made for the label repeating rifle in 1886. Stamped by makers J.N numbered hilt and scabbard. L:65 cm

Three military edged weapons, German, French, Japanese, early…

Military Edged Weapons: German, French, Japanese (20th Century)

Three military edged weapons, German, French, Japanese, early to mid 20th century, a German M1898 sword bayonet and scabbard, World War I issue, for Mauser 98 rifles, a French Lebel bayonet with scabbard, and; a Japanese bayonet for 6.5 mm type rifle, the…

An antique bayonet, English, circa 1900, 47 cm long

English Antique Bayonet from 1900, 47cm Long

An antique bayonet, English, circa 1900, 47 cm long

A Chassepot rifle bayonet, French 19th century, with ribbed…

French Chassepot Bayonet with Brass Grip and Scabbard

A Chassepot rifle bayonet, French 19th century, with ribbed brass grip, 'T' black single edged blade with maker's stamps to throat, and a metal scabbard, 70 cm long

A British Pattern 1895 socket bayonet for use on the .303…

British Pattern 1895 Socket Bayonet for Martini-Enfield Rifle

A British Pattern 1895 socket bayonet for use on the .303 calibre M1895 Martini-Enfield rifle an altered P.1876 bayonet, originally for the 577-450 Martini-Henry. Overall 63.5 cm

Three antique and vintage bayonets, 19th and 20th century, the…

Antique and Vintage Bayonets - 19th & 20th Century

Three antique and vintage bayonets, 19th and 20th century, the largest 50 cm long

A French Chasepot bayonet, 19th century, stamped #26666 to…

French Chasepot Bayonet, 19th Century

A French Chasepot bayonet, 19th century, stamped #26666 to guard and engraved to top of blade St Etienne Fevrier 1871 with brass ribbed handle, shaped blade in a metal and leather scabbard.. Length 69 cm

19th century French bayonet, Tri-sided

Tri-Sided French Bayonet (19th Century)

19th century French bayonet, Tri-sided

French 1878 bayonet, etched blade name and dated with…

French 1878 Bayonet with Etched Name and Date

French 1878 bayonet, etched blade name and dated with manufacture marks

World War I Wilkinson English bayonet, with original leather…

1907 Wilkinson English Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

World War I Wilkinson English bayonet, with original leather scabbard by Wilkinson dated 1907

World War I Wilkinson English bayonet, with original leather…

Wilkinson WWI Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

World War I Wilkinson English bayonet, with original leather scabbard

An early 20th century military bayonet with steel and hard wood…

Early 20th Century Military Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

An early 20th century military bayonet with steel and hard wood handle and steel scabbard with ball tip finial, 53.5 cm long

French yataghan sword bayonet for M1866 Chassepot rifle, brass…

French Yataghan Sword Bayonet for M1866 Chassepot Rifle

French yataghan sword bayonet for M1866 Chassepot rifle, brass hilt, steel crosspiece with hook quillon, St. Etienne 1871 mark to spine, original steel scabbard, length 71 cm.

Japanese Type 30 trainee bayonet, for use on school training…

Japanese Type 30 Trainee Bayonet with Scabbard

Japanese Type 30 trainee bayonet, for use on school training rifles, c.1930s to 1945, in scabbard, length 53 cm

9 mm Pearl, lapis and yellow gold necklace with a marked 750…

Golden Vermicelli Necklace with Pearl and Lapis Accents

9 mm Pearl, lapis and yellow gold necklace with a marked 750 vermicelli pattern and a bayonet fitting. pearl size 9 mm, necklace length 50 cm

A World War II bayonet, length 72 cm

WWII Bayonet: 72cm of History

A World War II bayonet, length 72 cm

An Imperial Russian cavalry shashka, M.1881 for dragoon,…

Imperial Russian Cavalry Shashka with Bayonet Scabbard

An Imperial Russian cavalry shashka, M.1881 for dragoon, complete with Mosin-Nagant bayonet fixed to the scabbard. Wooden scabbard with slight split, replaced hilt. Overall length 105 cm.

World War I bayonet with leather hilt

Leather Hilt Bayonet from World War I

World War I bayonet with leather hilt

German World War II K98 bayonet marked jos.corts '39' with…

German WWII K98 Bayonet with Sheath and Bag

German World War II K98 bayonet marked jos.corts '39' with original sheath and leather bag

Australian Vietnam War bayonet with belt

Australian Vietnam War Bayonet and Belt Set

Australian Vietnam War bayonet with belt

Australian Vietnam War bayonet

Aussie Vietnam War Bayonet

Australian Vietnam War bayonet

A P1907 bayonet, the ricasso stamped MA and dated 1907, with…

1907 MA Bayonet with Scabbard

A P1907 bayonet, the ricasso stamped MA and dated 1907, with scabbard (round frog stud). Length 57 cm.

A P1888 British knife bayonet, the ricasso stamped Wilkinson,…

British Knife Bayonet with Scabbard by Wilkinson, London

A P1888 British knife bayonet, the ricasso stamped Wilkinson, London, double edged (one sharpened), with scabbard (oval frog stud). Length 44 cm.

A P1907 bayonet, the ricasso stamped MA and dated 1907, with…

1907 MA Bayonet with Scabbard

A P1907 bayonet, the ricasso stamped MA and dated 1907, with scabbard (oval frog stud). Length 57 cm.

Wilkinson 1907 pattern bayonet in original scabbard, World War…

WWI Wilkinson Bayonet with Scabbard

Wilkinson 1907 pattern bayonet in original scabbard, World War I period, 55.5 cm long

A British P1879 Artillery Carbine Mk.I sawback bayonet, the 20'…

British Artillery Carbine with Sawback Bayonet & Scabbard

A British P1879 Artillery Carbine Mk.I sawback bayonet, the 20' blade double edged towards the point, knuckle bow removed and leaf spring broken, with associated yataghan scabbard.

A British East India socket bayonet by Heighington; total…

Heighington British East India Bayonet - 70cm

A British East India socket bayonet by Heighington; total length 70 cm

A circa 1915 French spike bayonet for Lebel rifle with scabbard;…

French Lebel Spike Bayonet with Scabbard, Model 86/93/16

A circa 1915 French spike bayonet for Lebel rifle with scabbard; modele 86/93/16, without quillon

A British 'Martini Henry' socket bayonet with triangular blade…

British Martini Henry Triangular Bayonet with Scabbard

A British 'Martini Henry' socket bayonet with triangular blade in scabbard; late 19th century/early 20th century, 52 cm total length

World War II Rifle Bayonet/Sword (570 mm) with leather sheaf,…

WWII Rifle Bayonet with Leather Sheath

World War II Rifle Bayonet/Sword (570 mm) with leather sheaf, Skennerton/Richardson 'British Commonwealth Bayonets' #B235, ex Green-Howards, Palestine 1945-48.

19th century French Gras bayonet and scabbard, with riveted…

French Gras Bayonet with Scabbard - 19th Century

19th century French Gras bayonet and scabbard, with riveted brass and wooden handle, with marks and inscription to blade, length 66 cm

Australian Army World War II 303 bayonet, frog & scabbard. the…

Australian Army WWII Bayonet with Frog & Scabbard

Australian Army World War II 303 bayonet, frog & scabbard. the blade is marked Oa (orange Arsenal) & 44 & the frog is dated 1945. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Length 58 cm

World War I Lithgow bayonet & sheath for Lee Enfield rifle,…

WWI Lithgow Bayonet with Sheath, Stamped 1917

World War I Lithgow bayonet & sheath for Lee Enfield rifle, stamped 1917 to blade, and 2nd M.D. to crosspiece, length 55 cm approx, bayonet blade including hilt.

A P1907 bayonet, the ricasso stamped Wilkinson 18, with…

Wilkinson Bayonet with Scabbard - 57cm Length

A P1907 bayonet, the ricasso stamped Wilkinson 18, with scabbard (round frog stud), length 57 cm

Antique sword bayonet & sheath hilt crosspiece marked PK 2260,…

Antique Sword Bayonet with Patterned Sheath

Antique sword bayonet & sheath hilt crosspiece marked PK 2260, length 41 cm, wooden section of handle has small loss, with distinctive patterned sheath, possibly Italian, length 31 cm

An Enfield socket bayonet, for the.303 calibre M1895…

Altered Enfield Socket Bayonet for Martini-Enfield Rifle

An Enfield socket bayonet, for the.303 calibre M1895 Martini-Enfield rifle, field altered with brass sleeve and new mortise from a P1876 bayonet, originally for the Martini-Henry, length 63 cm

French sword bayonet for the Mannlicher-Berthier M1890 cavalry…

French Sword Bayonet for Mannlicher-Berthier Carbine

French sword bayonet for the Mannlicher-Berthier M1890 cavalry carbine, with vulcanized rubber grips, lower hook quillon, steel scabbard, length 52.5 cm

An Enfield socket bayonet, for use on the.303 calibre M1895…

Enfield Socket Bayonet for M1895 Martini-Enfield Rifle (Provenance: Private Collection)

An Enfield socket bayonet, for use on the.303 calibre M1895 Martini-Enfield rifle, length 63 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A Pattern 1907 sword bayonet and scabbard, for SMLE rifle.…

Wilkinson SMLE Bayonet with Arabic Markings

A Pattern 1907 sword bayonet and scabbard, for SMLE rifle. Marked Wilkinson at the ricasso and with Arabic markings to the pommel. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

An 1855 Lancaster sword bayonet, rare Australian model used by…

1855 Lancaster Sword Bayonet: Rare Australian Model

An 1855 Lancaster sword bayonet, rare Australian model used by Victorian Volunteer Corps of engineers Militia

British P1860 Martini Henry yataghan sword bayonet, in as found…

British Martini Henry Yataghan Sword Bayonet - Found Condition

British P1860 Martini Henry yataghan sword bayonet, in as found condition, length 71.5 cm

Boer War MKII Lee Metford rifle bayonet length 42 cm

Boer War Bayonet: 42cm Lee Metford Rifle Length

Boer War MKII Lee Metford rifle bayonet length 42 cm

A French World War I modified Lebel rifle bayonet, 1886.…

French WWI Modified Lebel Rifle Bayonet

A French World War I modified Lebel rifle bayonet, 1886. TapeRed Cross-section hollow ground blade with brass grip and working spring catch. Stamped TG59658. Blademm, length 51.5 cm. Overallmm, length 65.5 cm

A 19th century French Epee bayonet, 1886, Made for the Lebel…

French Lebel Bayonet, 19th Century

A 19th century French Epee bayonet, 1886, Made for the Lebel rifle. TapeRed Cross from section, hollow ground with nickel grip and working spring catch. Tubular steel scabbard, Blademm, length 51.5 cm. Overallmm, length 65.5 cm, Resultats We Epee

An early 20th century Japanese Type 30 1897 bayonet in scabbard,…

Japanese Type 30 1897 Bayonet in Scabbard

An early 20th century Japanese Type 30 1897 bayonet in scabbard, pattern 1904/05, wood grips, hooked quillion, blue fullered 40 cm blade.

A Japanese World War II Type 30 1897 bayonet in scabbard, 2nd…

Japanese WWII Type 30 Bayonet with Scabbard

A Japanese World War II Type 30 1897 bayonet in scabbard, 2nd pattern, 40 cm blued blade, arsenal marks for Toyada Jidoshaki Siesakusho.

A U.S. Model 1905 bayonet in scabbard, 40 cm fullered spear…

US Model 1905 Bayonet with Scabbard

A U.S. Model 1905 bayonet in scabbard, 40 cm fullered spear point blade, the canvas covered scabbard with leather tip, smooth wood grips, single bolt fixing.

World War I 303 rifle bayonet as used by the Australian and…

WWI Bayonet with Sheath, Marked for Wilkinsons

World War I 303 rifle bayonet as used by the Australian and British Armies, marked for Wilkinsons, with sheath.

Australian / British No.9 bayonet with scabbard. Unissued…

Unissued Australian/British No.9 Bayonet with Scabbard

Australian / British No.9 bayonet with scabbard. Unissued condition

Australian / British No.4 Mk II bayonet and scabbard. Both with…

Parkerized Australian/British No.4 Mk II Bayonet and Scabbard

Australian / British No.4 Mk II bayonet and scabbard. Both with more parkerized finish

Spanish Bolo bladed bayonet with scabbard for the M1964 Cetme…

Unissued Spanish Bolo Bayonet for M1964 Cetme Rifle

Spanish Bolo bladed bayonet with scabbard for the M1964 Cetme rifle. Unissued condition.

French M1888 bayonet with scabbard for the Lebel rifle, with…

French M1888 Bayonet for Lebel Rifle, Brass Grip, Scabbard

French M1888 bayonet with scabbard for the Lebel rifle, with brass grip, later production without quillon, very good example

Czech knife bayonet with scabbard for a VZ24 rifle. Type with…

Czech VZ24 Bayonet with Scabbard, Upward Blade

Czech knife bayonet with scabbard for a VZ24 rifle. Type with upwards facing blade. Nice crisp example.

A Post-World War II British Royal Ordinance factory (Poole) No.…

Australian Jungle Carbine Bayonet from Poole Factory (WWII)

A Post-World War II British Royal Ordinance factory (Poole) No.5 Mk 1 'Jungle Carbine' bayonet, issue for Australian troops, blade 23 cm

An Australian short bayonet marked Slaz.44 with scabbard blade…

Australian Slaz.44 Short Bayonet with Scabbard

An Australian short bayonet marked Slaz.44 with scabbard blade 22 cm

A 1957 Vietnam war US Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.…

1957 US Columbus Bayonet for M14 Rifle

A 1957 Vietnam war US Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co. Bayonet for M14 rifle

A German bayonet & scabbard blade 30 cm

German Bayonet with 30cm Blade and Scabbard

A German bayonet & scabbard blade 30 cm

A German World War II bayonet blade 29 cm

WWII German Bayonet Blade - 29cm

A German World War II bayonet blade 29 cm

A bayonet with belt holster plus another

Double Bayonet Set with Holsters

A bayonet with belt holster plus another

A Pre-World War I French Hebel crossblade spike bayonet blade…

French Hebel Bayonet Blade: Pre-WWI Spike Crossblade (9 words)

A Pre-World War I French Hebel crossblade spike bayonet blade 50 cm

A bayonet with scabbard and belt webbing blade 21 cm

21cm Bayonet with Scabbard, Belt Webbing

A bayonet with scabbard and belt webbing blade 21 cm

A World War II Australian SLR bayonet blade 20 cm

Australian SLR Bayonet Blade from WWII

A World War II Australian SLR bayonet blade 20 cm

A World War II German Mauser bayonet & sheath blade 24 cm

WWII German Mauser Bayonet with Sheath - 24cm Blade

A World War II German Mauser bayonet & sheath blade 24 cm

A bayonet with leather belt slip marked EJ AB blade 23 cm

EJ AB Bayonet with 23cm Blade and Leather Belt Slip

A bayonet with leather belt slip marked EJ AB blade 23 cm

A British bayonet marked ^O a 1907 blade 42 cm

British 1907 Bayonet with 42cm Blade and ^O Marking

A British bayonet marked ^O a 1907 blade 42 cm

A bayonet marked ^O a 1907 blade 43 cm

1907 Bayonet with 43cm Blade and ^O Marking

A bayonet marked ^O a 1907 blade 43 cm

A bayonet marked Sanderson 1907 blade 43 cm

Sanderson 1907 Bayonet - 43cm Blade

A bayonet marked Sanderson 1907 blade 43 cm

A World War II parade bayonet blade 43 cm

WWII Parade Bayonet Blade - 43cm

A World War II parade bayonet blade 43 cm

A World War II bayonet marked Hackman & Co and a short dagger…

Hackman Bayonet and Short Dagger with Sheath

A World War II bayonet marked Hackman & Co and a short dagger with leather sheath blade 29.5 cm / 15 cm

A bayonet Ma 1907, English manufacturer, with sheath blade 42 cm

English-made 1907 Bayonet with 42cm Blade and Sheath

A bayonet Ma 1907, English manufacturer, with sheath blade 42 cm

A rare World War I bayonet pre-1916 blade 36 cm

Pre-1916 WWI Bayonet with Rare 36cm Blade

A rare World War I bayonet pre-1916 blade 36 cm

A World War I dummy bayonet training pole 180 cm

WWI Training Pole with Dummy Bayonet (10 words)

A World War I dummy bayonet training pole 180 cm

French 19th century Chasepot bayonet, with a brass ribbed grip…

19th Century French Chasepot Bayonet with Serpentine Blade

French 19th century Chasepot bayonet, with a brass ribbed grip and slightly serpentine blade, with stamped mark of star above S, in an iron sheath. Condition: good some tarnish to blade, sheath etc, length of blade 57 cm.

US marine Corps M7 bayonet double edged blade with M8A scabbard

Marine Corps M7 Bayonet with M8A Scabbard

US marine Corps M7 bayonet double edged blade with M8A scabbard

World War I German Erfurt mint bayonet single edge fullered…

German Erfurt Bayonet with Scabbard

World War I German Erfurt mint bayonet single edge fullered blade with matching steel scabbard

World War I French 1886 pattern spike bayonet quad spike steel…

French WWI Quad Spike Bayonet with Scabbard

World War I French 1886 pattern spike bayonet quad spike steel and brass grip with matching scabbard 52 cm blade length

Spanish M1941 'Bolo' bayonet with matching numbered steel…

Spanish M1941 Bolo Bayonet with Matching Scabbard

Spanish M1941 'Bolo' bayonet with matching numbered steel scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet leather steel mounted scabbard

1907 Bayonet Scabbard with Leather and Steel Mounts

British 1907 pattern bayonet leather steel mounted scabbard

Portuguese Kropatschek model 1885 sword bayonet with steel…

Portuguese Kropatschek Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

Portuguese Kropatschek model 1885 sword bayonet with steel scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather steel mounted scabbard

1907 British Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather steel mounted scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather steel mounted scabbard

1907 Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather steel mounted scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet X2 with leather steel mounted…

Faulty British 1907 Bayonets with Scabbards (2)

British 1907 pattern bayonet X2 with leather steel mounted scabbards (faults)

Portuguese Kropatschek Mauser bayonet by Steyr dated 1886 with…

1886 Portuguese Kropatschek Mauser Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

Portuguese Kropatschek Mauser bayonet by Steyr dated 1886 with matching steel scabbard

Snider carbine second type Sawback bayonet issued to the New…

Snider Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard for New Zealand Troops

Snider carbine second type Sawback bayonet issued to the New Zealand Imperial Troops and Volunteers in the Maori Wars. Marked 9/81 and 747 on the cross piece with matching scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with scabbard and canvas frog on…

Bayonet Display with ANZAC Badges

British 1907 pattern bayonet with scabbard and canvas frog on display board with New Zealand and Australian cap badges

19th century bayonet single edge blade with steel cross piece…

19th Century Bayonet with Brass Crest and Steel Scabbard

19th century bayonet single edge blade with steel cross piece with brass grip applied with crest and stamped E68, steel scabbard, brass fittings 29 cm blade length

Victorian 1187 pattern mark II bayonet single edge/double…

Victorian Mark II Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

Victorian 1187 pattern mark II bayonet single edge/double tipped fullered blade with matching steel mounted leather scabbard

British- Snider 1862 bayonet, yataghan blade, bar on band 20.5…

British Snider Bayonet with Yataghan Blade and Stamped Ricasso

British- Snider 1862 bayonet, yataghan blade, bar on band 20.5 cm muzzle ring, 22 7/8 inch blade some staining, ricasso with G Weyersberg stamp (1787-1883) Solingen. Grips good. No scabbard. GC