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 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

British No. 4 bayonet with scabbard, approx 26 cm long

British No. 4 Bayonet with Scabbard - 26cm

British No. 4 bayonet with scabbard, approx 26 cm long

Bulgarian bayonet and scabbard for the AK47 assult rifle.

Bulgarian AK47 Bayonet and Scabbard Set

Bulgarian bayonet and scabbard for the AK47 assult rifle.

Rare South African No. 9 bayonet with double edged blade, with…

Rare South African No. 9 Bayonet with Scabbard

Rare South African No. 9 bayonet with double edged blade, with scabbard

British/Australian World War II entrenching tool head and…

WWII entrenching tool with bayonet fitting

British/Australian World War II entrenching tool head and handle. The handle with the fitting for attaching a No 4 bayonet as used for mine detection.

Polish 6H4 type II bayonet and scabbard for AKM and WZ88…

Polish 6H4 Bayonet and Scabbard for AKM and WZ88

Polish 6H4 type II bayonet and scabbard for AKM and WZ88 assault rifles.

Swedish M1896 knife bayonet with scabbard

Swedish M1896 Bayonet with Scabbard

Swedish M1896 knife bayonet with scabbard

Swedish M1896 knife bayonet with scabbard and frog

Swedish M1896 Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

Swedish M1896 knife bayonet with scabbard and frog

Antique 19th century French bayonet, 49.5 cm long

19th Century French Bayonet - Antique Collectible

Antique 19th century French bayonet, 49.5 cm long

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

Spanish bayonet, small mark to handle

Small Mark on Spanish Bayonet Handle

Spanish bayonet, small mark to handle

American bayonet with sheath

US Bayonet and Sheath

American bayonet with sheath

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)

British P1907 bayonet, World War I dated

WWI British P1907 Bayonet, Dated

British P1907 bayonet, World War I dated

British / Australian No 4 Mk II soike bayonet with scabbard

British/Australian Spike Bayonet & Scabbard

British / Australian No 4 Mk II soike bayonet with scabbard

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog

British Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog

British No. 3 Mh. 2 bayonet with scabbard and frog

British Mh. 2 Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

British No. 3 Mh. 2 bayonet with scabbard and frog

French bayonet with scabbard and frog

French Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

French bayonet with scabbard and frog

Bayonet with scabbard

Bayonet and Scabbard Set

Bayonet with scabbard

Mid 19th century socket bayonet

19th Century Socket Bayonet

Mid 19th century socket bayonet

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

USA, Garand c 1955 final version M5-M1A bayonet, 6 3/4 inch…

M5-M1A Bayonet with Parkerized Steel and Plastic Grips

USA, Garand c 1955 final version M5-M1A bayonet, 6 3/4 inch blade, all steel parkerized, crossguard stamped Milpar Black, diamond pattern plastic grips. No scabbard. GC

Antique French Lebel Epee bayonet, approx 64 cm long

French Lebel Epee Bayonet - Antique Collectible

Antique French Lebel Epee bayonet, approx 64 cm long

Lot of two British/Australian No 4 bayonets with scabbards. 1 x…

British/Australian No. 4 Bayonets with Scabbards (Lot of 2)

Lot of two British/Australian No 4 bayonets with scabbards. 1 x MKII and 1 MkII*

Lot of two British/Australian No 4 bayonets with scabbards. 1 x…

British/Australian No. 4 Bayonets with Scabbards (Lot of 2)

Lot of two British/Australian No 4 bayonets with scabbards. 1 x MKII and 1 MkII*

Spanish Bolo bladed bayonet with scabbard

Spanish Bolo Bayonet with Scabbard

Spanish Bolo bladed bayonet with scabbard

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

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

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

World War II British 303 stab bayonet

British WWII 303 Stab Bayonet

World War II British 303 stab bayonet

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

Commonwealth pattern 1907 bayonet. Chrome plated. Stamped with…

Chrome-plated Commonwealth Bayonet, 1907

Commonwealth pattern 1907 bayonet. Chrome plated. Stamped with date and wooden hand plates also marked. Length 57 cm

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

A bayonet with belt holster plus another

Double Bayonet Set with Holsters

A bayonet with belt holster plus another

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog, approx 27 cm long

British No. 9 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog (27cm)

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog, approx 27 cm long

British No. 4 bayonet with scabbard, approx 25 cm long

British No. 4 Bayonet with Scabbard - 25cm

British No. 4 bayonet with scabbard, approx 25 cm long

World War II Bayonet, approx 51 cm long

WWII Bayonet: 51cm of Deadly Force

World War II Bayonet, approx 51 cm long

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

French Bayonet for Hebel Rifle

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

French Bayonet for Hebel Rifle

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

German fireman's dress bayonet with scabbard. Approx 35 cm…

German Fireman's Bayonet with Scabbard - 35cm Overall

German fireman's dress bayonet with scabbard. Approx 35 cm overall with 25 cm blade

Spanish Bolo Bladed bayonet for the Model 1964 Cetme Assault…

Bolo Bayonet for Model 1964 Cetme Rifle with Scabbard

Spanish Bolo Bladed bayonet for the Model 1964 Cetme Assault rifle with scabbard.

French bayonet with scabbard

French Bayonet and Scabbard

French bayonet with scabbard

Antique French bayonet

French antique bayonet

Antique French bayonet

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

19th century French bayonet, Length 46 cm

French 19th Century Bayonet (46cm)

19th century French bayonet, Length 46 cm

Vintage Lee Enfield Bayonet

Lee Enfield Bayonet - Vintage

Vintage Lee Enfield Bayonet

World War I / II military bayonet

WWI/WWII Military Bayonets

World War I / II military bayonet

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

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.

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

French lebel bayonet with scabbard. White metal grip, approx 65…

French Bayonet with Scabbard - White Metal Grip (65cm)

French lebel bayonet with scabbard. White metal grip, approx 65 cm long

French yataghan blade sword bayonet for the Chassepot rifle

French Chassepot Bayonet with Yataghan Blade Sword

French yataghan blade sword bayonet for the Chassepot rifle

A socket bayonet for use with the.75 caliber India Pattern…

Napoleonic Era Socket Bayonet for Brown Bess Musket

A socket bayonet for use with the.75 caliber India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, Napoleonic Wars period, c.1815. Length 54 cm

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

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

19th century French bayonet, Tri-sided

Tri-Sided French Bayonet (19th Century)

19th century French bayonet, Tri-sided

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

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

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

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 German World War II bayonet blade 29 cm

WWII German Bayonet Blade - 29cm

A German World War II bayonet blade 29 cm

Russian- 2nd Pattern Mosin Nagant bayonet, 1891-1930, socket,…

Blued Mosin Nagant Bayonet, 2nd Pattern (VGC)

Russian- 2nd Pattern Mosin Nagant bayonet, 1891-1930, socket, blued 16 inch screwdriver tip cruciform blade, no scabbard issued. VGC.

British- Martini Henry socket bayonet, 22 inch triangular blade,…

British Martini Henry Socket Bayonet, 22" Blade, No Scabbard

British- Martini Henry socket bayonet, 22 inch triangular blade, crisp stamping, minor staining, no scabbard.

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 70 cm long

Chassepot Bayonet 1866: 70cm Long

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 70 cm long

British No. 3 Mh. 2 bayonet with scabbard and frog.

British No. 3 Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

British No. 3 Mh. 2 bayonet with scabbard and frog.

German World War I era officially shortened bayonet

Shortened German WWI Bayonet

German World War I era officially shortened bayonet

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

French Bayonet for Hebel Rifle

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

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 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

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.

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 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

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

Antique bayonet

Vintage Bayonet

Antique bayonet

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

Italian knife bayonet with scabbard. The scabbard with correct…

Italian Bayonet with Scabbard and Belt Loop

Italian knife bayonet with scabbard. The scabbard with correct angled belt loop.

Possibly Finnish knife bayonet and scabbard, excellent example

Finnish Knife Bayonet with Scabbard - Excellent Condition

Possibly Finnish knife bayonet and scabbard, excellent example

Italian bayonet with scabbard for caucano rifle. Brass mounted…

Italian Bayonet with Scabbard for Caucano Rifle

Italian bayonet with scabbard for caucano rifle. Brass mounted leather scabbard. A choice example

French lebel bayonet with scabbard brass grip, approx 64 cm…

French Brass Grip Bayonet with Scabbard - 64cm Long

French lebel bayonet with scabbard brass grip, approx 64 cm long overall

French lebel bayonet with scabbard. Brass grip, approx 68 cm…

French Brass Bayonet with Scabbard - 68cm Long

French lebel bayonet with scabbard. Brass grip, approx 68 cm long overall.

German World War II Era bayonet with scabbard and frog

WWII German Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

German World War II Era bayonet with scabbard and frog

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog

British Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog

German made import bayonet with scabbard and frog

German import bayonet with scabbard and frog

German made import bayonet with scabbard and frog

Late 19th century sword bayonet with scabbard

19th Century Sword Bayonet with Scabbard

Late 19th century sword bayonet with scabbard

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

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

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

American World War I Remington bayonet and leather scabbard

Remington WWI Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

American World War I Remington bayonet and leather scabbard

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

Australian Vietnam War bayonet

Aussie Vietnam War Bayonet

Australian Vietnam War bayonet

Pair World War I Lebel bayonets, Length 60 cm (each).

WWI Lebel Bayonets (Pair) - 60cm Length

Pair World War I Lebel bayonets, Length 60 cm (each).

Antique bayonet, marks to handle and casing

Antique Bayonet with Markings on Handle and Casing

Antique bayonet, marks to handle and casing

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

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