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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A bayonet and scabbard, mid-20th century, unmarked except for…

Mid-20th Century Bayonet with Scabbard

A bayonet and scabbard, mid-20th century, unmarked except for the stamped number J4136, the grip part hardwood, the scabbard steel, length 42.5 cm (overall)

Late 19th century French bayonet and scabbard dated 1878

1878 French Bayonet with Scabbard

Late 19th century French bayonet and scabbard dated 1878

A 19th century Portuguese 1886 Yataghan bayonet of smaller size.…

Portuguese 1886 Yataghan Bayonet with Metal Scabbard

A 19th century Portuguese 1886 Yataghan bayonet of smaller size. Wooden grip guard punched ss734. Metal scabbard. Length 61 cm

American World War I Remington bayonet and leather scabbard

Remington WWI Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

American World War I Remington bayonet and leather scabbard

English World War I bayonet and leather scabbard. By Sanderson…

Sanderson Sheffield Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

English World War I bayonet and leather scabbard. By Sanderson of Sheffield

World War II Japanese Imperial army bayonet. Acquired Papua New…

WWII Japanese Bayonet from Papua New Guinea

World War II Japanese Imperial army bayonet. Acquired Papua New Guinea. Length 53 cm

British 19th century bayonet. Issued 1884; used by N.S.W.…

British 19th Century Bayonet: 1884 NSW Contingent in Sudan

British 19th century bayonet. Issued 1884; used by N.S.W. Contingent in Sudan, 1885. Length 64 cm

A Flintlock brass blunderbuss pistol with fliptop mounted…

Brass Blunderbuss Pistol with Flip Bayonet and Rosewood Stock

A Flintlock brass blunderbuss pistol with fliptop mounted bayonet. Replacement rosewood stock with old lock plate, fittings and trigger guard. Length 30 cm

Antique bayonet

Vintage Bayonet

Antique bayonet

Austrian Trench knife with small Isonzo-Armee 1915 badge on the…

Austrian Trench Knife, Bayonets & Badges

Austrian Trench knife with small Isonzo-Armee 1915 badge on the scabbard & 'Viribus Unitis' badge on the brass handle. The Sms Viribus Unitis was one of the Empires' prized warships, she was sunk by a daring Italian raid in 1918 without ever going into…

Six antique & vintage bayonets

Antique and Vintage Bayonets Collection

Six antique & vintage bayonets

American bayonet with sheath

US Bayonet and Sheath

American bayonet with sheath

Three various bayonets in holders

Assorted Bayonets in Holders

Three various bayonets in holders

USM8 bayonet knife, three USM8AI bayonet knives & another, 35…

Lot of 4 USM8 Bayonet Knives & 1 Long Knife

USM8 bayonet knife, three USM8AI bayonet knives & another, 35 cm long (5)

M1941 Bolo bayonet with scabbard. Blade stamped with a Crown…

M1941 Bolo Bayonet with Scabbard, Crown and FN Toledo

M1941 Bolo bayonet with scabbard. Blade stamped with a Crown and FN TOLEDO, 40 cm long

Swedish military issue 1896 Mauser bayonet knife and scabbard,…

Swedish Military 1896 Mauser Bayonet Knife & Scabbard

Swedish military issue 1896 Mauser bayonet knife and scabbard, 36 cm long

19th century military bayonet with scabbard, British socket…

19th Century British Military Bayonet with Scabbard

19th century military bayonet with scabbard, British socket type, with brass and leather scabbard, marked with various stamps. length 65 cm

Two Bayonets with scabbards, approx 38 cm each (2)

Pair of Bayonets with Scabbards (2)

Two Bayonets with scabbards, approx 38 cm each (2)

A bayonet World War I 1907 pattern.303 by Wilkinson Issued to…

Aust-issued 1907 Pattern Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

A bayonet World War I 1907 pattern.303 by Wilkinson Issued to Aust with stamping to Quillon '3 D Board Arrow D' (Aust 3rd military District) and stamp to powder 80% bluing to blade, no nicks. C/w 'Tear Drop' leather and steel scabbard

Antique bayonet, marks to handle and casing

Antique Bayonet with Markings on Handle and Casing

Antique bayonet, marks to handle and casing

Spanish bayonet, small mark to handle

Small Mark on Spanish Bayonet Handle

Spanish bayonet, small mark to handle

Two bayonets, one marked H & S 294, Assy 8448476, 32 cm approx

Pair of Bayonets: H&S 294 & Assy 8448476

Two bayonets, one marked H & S 294, Assy 8448476, 32 cm approx

Napoleon III bayonet sword with sheath with a brass grip, iron…

Napoleon III Bayonet Sword with Sheath, 1871 Inscription

Napoleon III bayonet sword with sheath with a brass grip, iron cross guard and yataghan blade stamped 'S' to one side and '10' to the other, serial number 'A88489', inscribed to blade 'Msr Nle de Chait Fevrier 1871' length 71.5 cm

A Boer war bayonet, scabbard and Buff frog an Australian /…

Boer War Bayonet with Scabbard and Buff Frog

A Boer war bayonet, scabbard and Buff frog an Australian / Great Britain war issue 1888 Patt. MKII, for service issue Medford rifle, with .305 mm double edged blade by Wilkinson London

A World War I bayonet, with 'NZ impressed to handle. Length 55…

NZ Bayonet from World War I

A World War I bayonet, with 'NZ impressed to handle. Length 55 cm

French bayonet inscribed 1874

1874 French Bayonet

French bayonet inscribed 1874

Bayonets: Group of four World War I period & earlier (one with…

WWI Bayonets for Enfield 303 (4, one with scabbard)

Bayonets: Group of four World War I period & earlier (one with scabbard) for Enfield 303.

Bayonets: Two 20th century bayonets including Smle in full…

20th Century Bayonets with Metal Scabbard

Bayonets: Two 20th century bayonets including Smle in full metal scabbard.

Leitz (Germany): Leitz bayonet mount lens Elmar 9 cm f4 Sn…

Leitz Elmar 9cm f4 Lens with Accessories

Leitz (Germany): Leitz bayonet mount lens Elmar 9 cm f4 Sn 1463300. With both caps, a generic filter and pouch.

A British army 1853 Socket bayonet, with scabbard and patent…

British Army Bayonet with Scabbard and Gilt Belt

A British army 1853 Socket bayonet, with scabbard and patent white belt with gilt fittings to 24th (south Wales Borderers) Regiment of foot. The 24th were the famous defenders of Rorke's Drift.

First World War manufactured British pattern 1907 bayonet &…

Enfield 1907 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

First World War manufactured British pattern 1907 bayonet & scabbard made by Enfield showing arsenal acceptance bend, tested marks to ricasso. Good condition wooden grips with working release button and all chromed metal fittings for parade. Stamped 'DP'…

Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, Anglo Indian flask, rectangular with…

Anglo-Indian and Sheffield Hip Flasks, 1918

Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, Anglo Indian flask, rectangular with cut corners, bayonet fitted hinged lid, together with a rectangular curved sectional hip flask with bayonet fitted hinged lid, the plain body engraved 'Robert William Annison,' Walker & Hall,…

Turkish World War I Gallipoli bayonet, taken by Lt. Monty brown,…

Turkish WWI Gallipoli Bayonet - Lt. Monty Brown's Capture

Turkish World War I Gallipoli bayonet, taken by Lt. Monty brown, 58 cm long

French Yataghan blade sword bayonet dated 1868, complete with…

1868 French Yataghan Sword Bayonet with Scabbard

French Yataghan blade sword bayonet dated 1868, complete with it's steel scabbard. Approx 71 cm long

French military percussion musket dated 1842, complete with its…

1842 French Military Percussion Musket with Bayonet

French military percussion musket dated 1842, complete with its connect socket bayonet and ramrod. (No Licence Required). Approx 163 cm long

French cruciform blade bayonet with lebel rifle, complete with…

French Lebel Bayonet with Scabbard

French cruciform blade bayonet with lebel rifle, complete with it's steel scabbard. Steel grip. Approx 65 cm long

US civil war era socket bayonet, approx 53 cm long

Civil War Socket Bayonet - 53cm

US civil war era socket bayonet, approx 53 cm long

Mid 19th century socket bayonet

19th Century Socket Bayonet

Mid 19th century socket bayonet

Rare German World War II Nazi Wehrmacht leather belt, fitted…

Nazi Wehrmacht Belt with Buckle, Bayonet, and Pouches

Rare German World War II Nazi Wehrmacht leather belt, fitted with original buckle, Bayonet and ammo pouches, (in excellent condition) Buckle with impressed Gott Mit Uns

German World War II era knife bayonet complete with it's steel…

WWII German Knife Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

German World War II era knife bayonet complete with it's steel scabbard and leather frog. Approx 41 cm long

French Yataghan blade sword bayonet for the CHASSEPOT rifle.…

French Yataghan Bayonet for Chassepot Rifle - 69cm Long

French Yataghan blade sword bayonet for the CHASSEPOT rifle. Approx 69 cm long

German World War II era knife bayonet complete with it's steel…

WWII German Bayonet with Scabbard (10 words)

German World War II era knife bayonet complete with it's steel scabbard, approx 40 cm long

French Yataghan blade sword bayonet for the Chassepot rifle,…

1869 French Yataghan Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

French Yataghan blade sword bayonet for the Chassepot rifle, complete with its steel scabbard dated 1869, approx 71 cm long

Australian World War II dated pattern 1907 sword bayonet…

WWII Australian Pattern 1907 Bayonet with Scabbard

Australian World War II dated pattern 1907 sword bayonet complete with it's scabbard and webbing frog, well marked and dated. Approx 58 cm long

British World War I era pattern 1907 sword bayonet complete…

WWI British Sword Bayonet (1917) with Scabbard

British World War I era pattern 1907 sword bayonet complete with it's scabbard, dated 1917. Approx 58 cm long

British socket bayonet for the Martini-Henry rifle complete…

British Martini-Henry Socket Bayonet with Scabbard

British socket bayonet for the Martini-Henry rifle complete with it's brass mounted leather scabbard. Approx 58.5 cm long

British socket bayonet for the Martini-Henry rifle complete…

1884 British Socket Bayonet with Scabbard for Martini-Henry Rifle

British socket bayonet for the Martini-Henry rifle complete with it's brass mounted leather scabbard, dated 1884. Approx 65 cm long

US Civil War era socket bayonet, approx 57 cm long

Civil War Socket Bayonet - 57cm Long

US Civil War era socket bayonet, approx 57 cm long

Japanese sword bayonet for the Arisaka rifle, complete with…

Japanese Sword Bayonet for Arisaka Rifle

Japanese sword bayonet for the Arisaka rifle, complete with it's steel scabbard and brown leather frog. Approx 53 cm long

German World War I era 'Ersatz' bayonet complete with it's…

WWI Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard

German World War I era 'Ersatz' bayonet complete with it's steel scabbard. Approx 46 cm long

World War I era Turkish sword bayonet, approx 58 cm long

Turkish Sword Bayonet - WWI Era

World War I era Turkish sword bayonet, approx 58 cm long

French sword bayonet for the lebel rifle, cruciform blade…

French Lebel Rifle Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

French sword bayonet for the lebel rifle, cruciform blade complete with it's steel scabbard, white metal grip with curved quillon, approx 65 cm long

French sword bayonet for the Gras rifle, dated 1876. Complete…

1876 French Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard

French sword bayonet for the Gras rifle, dated 1876. Complete with it's steel scabbard. Approx 66 cm long

Antique French Yataghan blade sword bayonet for the Chassepot…

French Yataghan Bayonet with Scabbard, 1860s

Antique French Yataghan blade sword bayonet for the Chassepot rifle mid 1860s, complete with it's steel scabbard, approx 72 cm long

Antique French Yataghan blade sword bayonet dated 1813,…

French Yataghan Sword Bayonet, 1813

Antique French Yataghan blade sword bayonet dated 1813, complete with it's steel scabbard, approx 71 cm long

Antique French cruciform blade bayonet for the lebel rifle,…

French Lebel Bayonet with Scabbard and Brass Grip

Antique French cruciform blade bayonet for the lebel rifle, complete with it's steel scabbard & brass grip. Approx 65 cm long

Group of five mid 19th century French socket bayonets, average…

Set of 5 French Socket Bayonets, mid 19th Century

Group of five mid 19th century French socket bayonets, average 55 cm long (5)

French sword bayonet for the Gras rifle, dated 1878, complete…

1878 French Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard

French sword bayonet for the Gras rifle, dated 1878, complete with it's steel scabbard. Approx 66 cm long

Hart of Colchester single shot percussion pistol with folding…

Hart of Colchester Percussion Pistol with Folding Bayonet

Hart of Colchester single shot percussion pistol with folding spring bayonet, large calibre, smoothbore Damascus barrel with captive ramrod, 19th century. (No Licence Required)

British pattern 1889 naval cutlass with scabbard & an Enfield…

Naval cutlass and socket bayonet with scabbards

British pattern 1889 naval cutlass with scabbard & an Enfield pattern 1853 socket bayonet with scabbard, stamped 'W.D' with broad arrow mark. Both recovered from a property at Eaglehawk Neck Tasmania in the early 1960s. (2 items)

Two antique bayonets framed in a shield panel, length of…

Antique Bayonets in Shield Panel Frame

Two antique bayonets framed in a shield panel, length of bayonets 67 cm approx

1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet with scabbard. 64 cm

Enfield Bayonet with Scabbard - 1853 Pattern

1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet with scabbard. 64 cm

Collection of cooks? knives, kitchen steels (by Dick), bayonets,…

Assorted Knives and Steels Collection

Collection of cooks? knives, kitchen steels (by Dick), bayonets, hunting knives, etc. (21 items).

French 19th century bayonet circa 1842, 70 cm long approx

1842 French Bayonet (70cm)

French 19th century bayonet circa 1842, 70 cm long approx

A choice British/Australian sawback sword bayonet for the…

British/Australian Martini-Henry Sawback Sword Bayonet with Scabbard

A choice British/Australian sawback sword bayonet for the Martini-Henry carbine in scabbard.

A pair of British saw-back sword bayonets for the Martini-…

British Martini-Henry Saw-Back Sword Bayonets on Shield

A pair of British saw-back sword bayonets for the Martini- Henry carbine. Deactivated and mounted on a shield.

Antique French bayonet

French antique bayonet

Antique French bayonet

Choice example of a scarce British Brunswick sword bayonet,…

Scarce British Brunswick Sword Bayonet, Model 1837

Choice example of a scarce British Brunswick sword bayonet, model 1837 (Kiesling 434)

Australian M1944 Machete bayonet with scabbard for use by…

Australian Paratrooper Machete Bayonet with Scabbard

Australian M1944 Machete bayonet with scabbard for use by parachutists (watts and White 7) 41 cm blade and handle

French M 1874 bayonet with scabbard for the Gras rifle in very…

French M 1874 Bayonet with Scabbard for Gras Rifle

French M 1874 bayonet with scabbard for the Gras rifle in very fine condition, 66 cm long

German Seitengewehr M1898 bayonet and frog (Watts and White…

German M1898 Bayonet with Frog

German Seitengewehr M1898 bayonet and frog (Watts and White 256) 69 cm

British early 19th century sword bayonet with scabbard,…

British 19th Century Sword Bayonet with Scabbard

British early 19th century sword bayonet with scabbard, probably a volunteer issue for the Baker rifle, approx 75 cm overall with approx 55 cm straight single edged blade, brass hilt, brass mounted leather scabbard, 73 cm total

British/Aust pattern 1907 bayonet with scabbard and frog. Made…

1918 Chapman Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

British/Aust pattern 1907 bayonet with scabbard and frog. Made by Chapman and dated 1918, 57 cm long

Two bayonets, one with Arabic markings (early 20th century) & a…

Arabic and World War II bayonets

Two bayonets, one with Arabic markings (early 20th century) & a Smle No.4 Mkii (World War II period). 59 cm and 15 cm long

A Hembrug bayonet and scabbard. This Hembrug bayonet and…

Dutch Bayonet Confiscated by Japanese Troops in Indonesia

A Hembrug bayonet and scabbard. This Hembrug bayonet and scabbard was made by the Dutch for the Dutch cavalry and used in Indonesia and Borneo. When the Japanese invaded, they confiscated and issued these bayonets to their own troops. This bayonet was…

A pattern 1903, Boer war period, bayonet with scabbard dated…

1903 Boer War Bayonet with Scabbard

A pattern 1903, Boer war period, bayonet with scabbard dated May 1900, with broad arrow mark, as used by Commonwealth forces Boer war. Length 44 cm

A pattern 1888, rare nickel plated bayonet for Parade Boer war,…

Rare 1888 Nickel Plated Bayonet for Boer War Parade

A pattern 1888, rare nickel plated bayonet for Parade Boer war, as used by Australians-no scabbard. Length 42 cm

A pattern 1903, Commonwealth bayonet with scabbard dated 1904,…

1903 Commonwealth Bayonet with Scabbard (1904)

A pattern 1903, Commonwealth bayonet with scabbard dated 1904, as used by Commonwealth. Length 43.5 cm

A pattern 1903, Commonwealth Wilkinson bayonet with scabbard…

Commonwealth Wilkinson Bayonet 1903 with Scabbard (1904)

A pattern 1903, Commonwealth Wilkinson bayonet with scabbard dated 1904, as used by Commonwealth matching date on both blade and scabbard-rare. Length 44 cm

A pattern 1907, World War I Lithgow, 1918 dated bayonet marked…

1918 Lithgow Bayonet with Scabbard (10 words)

A pattern 1907, World War I Lithgow, 1918 dated bayonet marked 3MD-for the state of Victoria complete with scabbard-rare. Length 47 cm

Very rare Australian made World War II era commando knife with…

Rare Australian Commando Knife by Gregsteel with Scabbard

Very rare Australian made World War II era commando knife with scabbard by Gregsteel. (See 'U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes' Book III by M.H. Cole, page 178 for illustrations and discussion of this knife made under contract in Australia for the…

POLISH 6H4 type II bayonet and scabbard for the AKM and WZ88…

Polish AKM Bayonet with Insulated Scabbard - Mint Condition

POLISH 6H4 type II bayonet and scabbard for the AKM and WZ88 assault rifle. Differs from the Russian AKM 2nd pattern in that it does not have the serrated saw back. This example with insulated scabbard for cutting electrics. Condition is about mint unused

World War II period German Fire Brigade dress bayonet with…

German WWII Fire Brigade Bayonet with Scabbard, Excellent Condition

World War II period German Fire Brigade dress bayonet with scabbard in exceptional condition

Mint unissued British L1A3 Bayonet and scabbard in its original…

Unissued British L1A3 Bayonet in Original Packaging

Mint unissued British L1A3 Bayonet and scabbard in its original British Ministry of Defence packaging. Unopened and in original as issued wrapping

Original French Military SIG M530 M540 M542 Rifle Bayonet with…

French Military SIG M530 Bayonet with Scabbard (Unused)

Original French Military SIG M530 M540 M542 Rifle Bayonet with Scabbard Unissued. The very rare Swiss contract bayonet for the French Foreign Legion. Fits the Swiss SG-540 and is a variation of the Belgian FAL type C bayonet. Manufactured for the French…

Spanish Bolo Bladed Bayonet for the Mode 1964 Cetme Aussault…

Unused Spanish Bolo Bayonet for Mode 1964 Cetme Rifle

Spanish Bolo Bladed Bayonet for the Mode 1964 Cetme Aussault Rifle with scabbard. This bayonet is mind unused

Swiss bayonet and scabbard for the Schmidt-Rubin rifle.

Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Bayonet and Scabbard

Swiss bayonet and scabbard for the Schmidt-Rubin rifle.

British World War I era pattern 1907 bayonet with scabbard

WWI British Bayonet with Scabbard

British World War I era pattern 1907 bayonet with scabbard

Late 19th century sword bayonet with scabbard

19th Century Sword Bayonet with Scabbard

Late 19th century sword bayonet with scabbard

French bayonet for Chassepot rifle

Chassepot rifle French bayonet

French bayonet for Chassepot rifle

French bayonet with scabbard

French Bayonet and Scabbard

French bayonet with scabbard

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

French Bayonet for Hebel Rifle

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

Bayonet with scabbard

Bayonet and Scabbard Set

Bayonet with scabbard

German World War I era officially shortened bayonet

Shortened German WWI Bayonet

German World War I era officially shortened bayonet

Spanish Bolo bladed bayonet with scabbard

Spanish Bolo Bayonet with Scabbard

Spanish Bolo bladed bayonet with scabbard