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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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 (round frog stud). Length 57 cm.

Australian Vietnam War bayonet

Aussie Vietnam War Bayonet

Australian Vietnam War bayonet

Australian Vietnam War bayonet with belt

Australian Vietnam War Bayonet and Belt Set

Australian Vietnam War bayonet with belt

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

World War I bayonet with leather hilt

Leather Hilt Bayonet from World War I

World War I bayonet with leather hilt

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.

A World War II bayonet, length 72 cm

WWII Bayonet: 72cm of History

A World War II bayonet, length 72 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

19th century French bayonet, Tri-sided

Tri-Sided French Bayonet (19th Century)

19th century French bayonet, Tri-sided

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

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 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

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

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

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…

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

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 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

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

World War I / II military bayonet

WWI/WWII Military Bayonets

World War I / II military bayonet

A pattern 1907 Chapman bayonet, length 56 cm

1907 Chapman Bayonet: 56cm Length

A pattern 1907 Chapman bayonet, length 56 cm

Chassepot antique French sword bayonet and scabbard, 19th…

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

Seven various bayonets one with sheath.

Collection of Seven Bayonets, One with Sheath Included

Seven various bayonets one with sheath.

A World War II 303 bayonet, with leather scabbard, British…

A World War II 303 bayonet, with leather scabbard, British 1940's with broad arrow and factory marks

Antique French Chasspot bayonet, dated 1869 marked to blade…

Antique French Chasspot bayonet, dated 1869 marked to blade with ribbed brass handle and original scabbard