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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German made import bayonet with scabbard and frog

German import bayonet with scabbard and frog

German made import bayonet with scabbard and frog

A lot of 2 No.4 spike bayonets. An MkII and an MkII* in their…

2 No.4 Spike Bayonets with MkI Scabbards (MkII and MkII*)

A lot of 2 No.4 spike bayonets. An MkII and an MkII* in their MkI scabbards

Antique 19th century French bayonet, 49.5 cm long

19th Century French Bayonet - Antique Collectible

Antique 19th century French bayonet, 49.5 cm long

Four various early Bayonets & Scabbards. Length 55 cm (longest)

Assorted Early Bayonets & Scabbards (55cm)

Four various early Bayonets & Scabbards. Length 55 cm (longest)

Four various early Bayonets. As inspected. Length 57 cm…

Four Early Bayonets - Inspected and 57cm in Length

Four various early Bayonets. As inspected. Length 57 cm (longest)

Rare Indian double dagger 'Zirah Bhonk', approx 35 cm overall…

Rare Indian Double Dagger with Gold Koftgari Decoration

Rare Indian double dagger 'Zirah Bhonk', approx 35 cm overall with 25 cm recurved blade of good mechanical Damascus steel with complex forging and a most pronounced armour piercing tip. The hilt, bolsters and part of the back edge decorated with gold…

Very rare Australian made World War II era survival Bowie knife…

Rare WWII Australian Bowie Knife with Scabbard

Very rare Australian made World War II era survival Bowie knife with scabbard of V 44 type by Marsden Products. See 'U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes' Book III by M.H. Cole, page 135 for illustration and discussion of this knife made in Australia…

Swedish M1896 knife bayonet with scabbard and frog

Swedish M1896 Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

Swedish M1896 knife bayonet with scabbard and frog

Swedish M1896 knife bayonet with scabbard

Swedish M1896 Bayonet with Scabbard

Swedish M1896 knife bayonet with scabbard

German World War II era knife bayonet for the Mauser K98 rifle.…

WWII German Mauser K98 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

German World War II era knife bayonet for the Mauser K98 rifle. Complete with scabbard and frog.

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.

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.

A scarce last ditch Japanese type 30 straight cross guard…

Rare Japanese Type 30 Bayonet with Wooden Scabbard

A scarce last ditch Japanese type 30 straight cross guard squared birds hea pommel bayonet with its exceptionally rare wooden scabbard. Unfullered blade with original factory sharpening and 99 per cent of the original blue finish, cross guard, tang and…

A scarce last ditch Japanese type 30 straight cross guard…

Rare Japanese Type 30 Bayonet with Wooden Scabbard

A scarce last ditch Japanese type 30 straight cross guard squared birds head pommel bayonet with its exceptionally rare wooden scabbard. Unfullered blade. Locking catch works but stud is ground down to be level with the pommel surface, this is clearly a…

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 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

German M1898 'butcher knife' bayonet with steel scabbard.…

Bavarian Police Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

German M1898 'butcher knife' bayonet with steel scabbard. Bavarian Pliced marked

Australian theatre made trench knife with scabbard made from a…

Australian Theatre Trench Knife with P.1907 Bayonet Scabbard

Australian theatre made trench knife with scabbard made from a P.1907 bayonet

German dress bayonet with scabbard, approx 35 cm overlal with…

Horster German Dress Bayonet with Staghorn Grip Scales

German dress bayonet with scabbard, approx 35 cm overlal with 25 cm blade. Made by Horster. Staghorn grip scales

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

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog

British Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog

French bayonet with scabbard and frog

French Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

French bayonet with scabbard and frog

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

French Bayonet for Hebel Rifle

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

World War II era commando dager with scabbard. Fairbairn and…

WWII Commando Dagger with Rare Spike Blade

World War II era commando dager with scabbard. Fairbairn and Sykes style grip, brass cross guard, spike blade possibly from a No 4 bayonet. Scabbard and frog also No 4. bayonet style. A rare variant.

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

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

Rare British/Australia No 4 Mk I cruciform blade bayonet with…

Rare British/Australian Cruciform Bayonet with Scabbard

Rare British/Australia No 4 Mk I cruciform blade bayonet with scabbard.

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*

Bulgarian bayonet and scabbard for the AK47 assult rifle.

Bulgarian AK47 Bayonet and Scabbard Set

Bulgarian bayonet and scabbard for the AK47 assult rifle.

Lot of two British/Australian No. 5 bayonets with scabbards for…

British/Australian No. 5 Bayonets with Scabbards (Lot of 2)

Lot of two British/Australian No. 5 bayonets with scabbards for the Jungle Carbine, marked RFI.

Unissued British L1A3 bayonet with scabbard in its original…

British L1A3 Bayonet with Scabbard in Original Packaging

Unissued British L1A3 bayonet with scabbard in its original British Ministry of Defence packaging

White Slade Wallace bayonet frog (1882)

White Slade Wallace Bayonet Frog (1882)

White Slade Wallace bayonet frog (1882)

White Slade Wallace bayonet frog (1860)

White Slade Wallace Bayonet Frog (1860)

White Slade Wallace bayonet frog (1860)

Antique bayonet and scabbard, 74 cm long

Antique Bayonet with Scabbard - 74 cm Long

Antique bayonet and scabbard, 74 cm long

A Georgian brass handled lancer's bayonet, circa 1820, 60 cm…

Georgian Brass Handled Lancer's Bayonet (1820)

A Georgian brass handled lancer's bayonet, circa 1820, 60 cm long

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

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog

British Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

French Bayonet for Hebel Rifle

French bayonet for the hebel rifle

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.

World War II British 303 stab bayonet

British WWII 303 Stab Bayonet

World War II British 303 stab bayonet

A British Ordinance Australian Issued World War I Bayonet, 1908…

British-Australian WWI Bayonet, 1908 Pattern

A British Ordinance Australian Issued World War I Bayonet, 1908 Pattern

A World War I British Bayonet, 1907 pattern hooked quillion,…

British WWI Bayonet, 1907 Pattern, Hooked Quillion, Wilkinson Manufacturer

A World War I British Bayonet, 1907 pattern hooked quillion, for use with the Lee-Enfield rifle no 1 mk3 or 3*, better known as the SMLE. The stamped details on the ricasso show a date of '18 under the Royal Cypher, 1907 for the pattern, and Wilkinson as…

A French World War I Lebel Bayonet France adopted the Lebel…

French WWI Lebel Bayonet with Epee Spike and Rotating Collar

A French World War I Lebel Bayonet France adopted the Lebel repeating rifle in 1886, an epee bayonet designed by Colonel Capdeveille being adopted for the rifle at the same time. The bayonet is an unusual design, for its epee spike (knife bayonets…

A French World War I Gras Bayonet The Gras rifle, introduced in…

French WWI Gras Bayonet: Thrusting Epee-style Blade

A French World War I Gras Bayonet The Gras rifle, introduced in 1874, was a conversion of the Chassepot rifle in order to allow it to take a metallic cartridge. Introduced at the same time, the Gras bayonet was a departure from the design of the earlier…

A Serbian World War I Bayonet Bayonet for the M95 Rifle, there…

Serbian WWI Bayonet for M95 Rifle

A Serbian World War I Bayonet Bayonet for the M95 Rifle, there were two main variants of the bayonet; the first one was the standard bayonet, the second one was the NCO variant that featured a hooked quillon and a golden lanyard. The overall length was…

A World War II German Mauser rifle Bayonet German K98 bayonet…

German WWII Mauser Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

A World War II German Mauser rifle Bayonet German K98 bayonet with Scabbard and Frog, bayonet fully waffen marked with Bakelite grips, not matching numbers on the blade and scabbard, comes with leather frog

A World War II German Firemans Dress Bayonet World War II…

WWII German Fireman's Dress Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

A World War II German Firemans Dress Bayonet World War II German Fireman's dress side arm. Comes complete with scabbard, patent leather frog & correct portepee

World War II US Garand Bayonet This is a great M1 Garand rifle…

WWII US Garand Bayonet - Excellent Condition

World War II US Garand Bayonet This is a great M1 Garand rifle bayonet World War II manufacture. The bayonet has no date stamp. The cutting edge shows little to no use, no notable dings or nicks

A World War I Greek Gras Rifle Bayonet 1874 Patern The Gras…

Greek Gras Bayonet: World War I Relic

A World War I Greek Gras Rifle Bayonet 1874 Patern The Gras rifle, introduced in 1874, was a conversion of the Chassepot rifle in order to allow it to take a metallic cartridge. Introduced at the same time, the Gras bayonet was a departure from the design…

French bayonet, approx 66 cm long

66 cm French Bayonet

French bayonet, approx 66 cm long

French bayonet, approx 65 cm long

65cm French Bayonet

French bayonet, approx 65 cm long

World War II Bayonet, approx 51 cm long

WWII Bayonet: 51cm of Deadly Force

World War II Bayonet, approx 51 cm long

Australian theatre made trench knife with scabbard made from a…

Australian Trench Knife with P1907 Bayonet Scabbard

Australian theatre made trench knife with scabbard made from a P1907 bayonet, approx 32 cm long

A Brown Bess socket bayonet by S.Dawes, engraved 'No.43', 55 cm.…

S.Dawes Engraved Brown Bess Bayonet from Tasmania (No.43)

A Brown Bess socket bayonet by S.Dawes, engraved 'No.43', 55 cm. Provenance: Property originally of Thomas Scott (1800-1855), Mt Morriston Tasmania,

A Japanese sword and a bayonet in scabbard, 88 cm and 59 cm,

Japanese Sword and Bayonet Set - 88cm and 59cm

A Japanese sword and a bayonet in scabbard, 88 cm and 59 cm,

A World War II Lee-Enfield no.1, Mk III, Deactivated 303, rifle…

1943 Lee-Enfield WWII Rifle with Bayonet and Strap

A World War II Lee-Enfield no.1, Mk III, Deactivated 303, rifle with bayonet, dated 1943 with canvas strap, rifle length 113 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

3 French Bayonets 1866 Chassepo7 with scabbard 1874 Gras Epes…

French Bayonets Collection with Scabbards

3 French Bayonets 1866 Chassepo7 with scabbard 1874 Gras Epes with scabbard 1886 LeBd bayonet with scabbard

1917 Remington United States bayonet, with scabbard and belt…

Remington Bayonet with Scabbard and Belt Attachment (8 words)

1917 Remington United States bayonet, with scabbard and belt attachment

1827 - 1840 Brunswick bayonet rare, no scabbard

Rare Brunswick Bayonet, No Scabbard (1827-1840)

1827 - 1840 Brunswick bayonet rare, no scabbard

1837 Brunswick bayonet rare, no scabbard

Rare 1837 Brunswick Bayonet (No Scabbard)

1837 Brunswick bayonet rare, no scabbard

1856 Martini Henry sword bayonet leather grip, metal scabbard

Martini Henry Sword Bayonet with Leather Grip and Scabbard

1856 Martini Henry sword bayonet leather grip, metal scabbard

A pair of Socket Bayonets rare, with scabbard

Rare Socket Bayonets with Scabbard

A pair of Socket Bayonets rare, with scabbard

An English Socket bayonet with white frog leather scabbard

White Leather Scabbard for English Socket Bayonet

An English Socket bayonet with white frog leather scabbard

Pair of mid 19th century candlesticks exceptionally well made…

Bayonet and Grapeshot Candlesticks

Pair of mid 19th century candlesticks exceptionally well made from socket bayonets and grapeshot, approx 30 cm high

GERMAN NAZI RLB LUFTSHUTZ CIVIL DEFENSE BAYONET, steel scabbard,…

Nazi RLB Civil Defense Bayonet with Scabbard (1940)

GERMAN NAZI RLB LUFTSHUTZ CIVIL DEFENSE BAYONET, steel scabbard, with attached portepee, approx 37 cm L circa 1940

Two antique French socket bayonets, approx 53 cm long (2)

Pair of 19th Century French Socket Bayonets

Two antique French socket bayonets, approx 53 cm long (2)

Antique French Lebel Epee bayonet, approx 64 cm long

French Lebel Epee Bayonet - Antique Collectible

Antique French Lebel Epee bayonet, approx 64 cm long

Antique French gras bayonet and scabbard, matching numbers…

French Gras Bayonet and Scabbard, 1870s

Antique French gras bayonet and scabbard, matching numbers circa 1870's, approx 66 cm long

Antique French M1874 Gras bayonet, St Etienne 1879, a clean…

French M1874 Gras Bayonet, St Etienne 1879

Antique French M1874 Gras bayonet, St Etienne 1879, a clean example with a brass pommel and sound wooden grips. T shaped polished steel blade, rare matching numbers on scabbard and hilt P 21287, approx 66 cm long

Martini Henry pattern 1887 Mark I bayonet with Fuller flat bolt…

Martini Henry 1887 Bayonet with Scabbard

Martini Henry pattern 1887 Mark I bayonet with Fuller flat bolt spring and four rivet hand grip, with original scabbard, 62 cm

French 1874 bayonet and scabard, approx 70 cm long

1874 French Bayonet with Scabbard (70cm)

French 1874 bayonet and scabard, approx 70 cm long

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 66 cm long

Chassepot Bayonet: Model 1866 - 66cm Long

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 66 cm long

Belgian Mauser bayonet with scabbard

Belgian Mauser Bayonet and Scabbard Set

Belgian Mauser bayonet with scabbard

French Lebel bayonet with scabbard

French Lebel Bayonet & Scabbard

French Lebel bayonet with scabbard

World War II Lee Enfield bayonet, dated 42, 58 cm long

WWII Lee Enfield Bayonet - Dated 42, 58cm Long

World War II Lee Enfield bayonet, dated 42, 58 cm long

Vintage Lee Enfield Bayonet

Lee Enfield Bayonet - Vintage

Vintage Lee Enfield Bayonet

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.

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

French Steel Grip Bayonet with Scabbard (9 words)

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

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

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

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

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 70 cm long

Chassepot Bayonet 1866: 70cm Long

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 70 cm long

French lebel bayonet with scabbard steel grip, approx 64 cm long

French Bayonet with Scabbard - Steel Grip (64cm)

French lebel bayonet with scabbard steel grip, approx 64 cm long

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

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

A German World War I Demag bayonet, trench dagger blade marked…

German Demag Trench Dagger from WWI

A German World War I Demag bayonet, trench dagger blade marked 'Demag and Duisberg', blade length 15 cm

A British 1944 SMLE machete paratroopers bayonet. Failed as a…

1944 SMLE Paratrooper Bayonet-Machete with Scabbard

A British 1944 SMLE machete paratroopers bayonet. Failed as a bayonet and machete - now scarce small arrow on blade pommel numbered 4565 and complete with composition contoured Mk 2 bayonet grip and correct scabbard, blade length 28.5 cm

A German model 1898 bayonet and scabbard, some faults, metal…

German Model 1898 Bayonet with Scabbard - 52cm Length

A German model 1898 bayonet and scabbard, some faults, metal work and wood work varnished. Overall length 52 cm

British Pattern 1879 artillery sawback bayonet, the guard…

Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard

British Pattern 1879 artillery sawback bayonet, the guard removed, the 20 inch blade double edged towards the point, with scabbard

World War I Turkish model 1887 long bayonet in scabbard, hooked…

Turkish Model 1887 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

World War I Turkish model 1887 long bayonet in scabbard, hooked quillon, leather scabbard and frog. Length 68 cm

A brass and steel bayonet, 19th century, 70 cm long

19th Century Brass and Steel Bayonet (9 words)

A brass and steel bayonet, 19th century, 70 cm long

British World War I 1907 pattern bayonet with double fullered…

WWI British Bayonet with Scabbard, Frog, and Medals Displayed

British World War I 1907 pattern bayonet with double fullered single edge blade, leather and steel scabbard and canvas frog, mounted on a blue velvet display board with 2 New Zealand medals.

19th century French bayonet, Length 46 cm

French 19th Century Bayonet (46cm)

19th century French bayonet, Length 46 cm