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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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…

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 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

Early bayonet in sheath with stamps to blade, length 71 cm

Antique Bayonet in Sheath with Stamps, 71cm Length

Early bayonet in sheath with stamps to blade, length 71 cm

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)

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

World War I bayonet with leather hilt

Leather Hilt Bayonet from World War I

World War I bayonet with leather hilt

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)

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 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 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

US P17 bayonet & scabbard and frog. Dated 1917. A very good…

1917 US P17 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

US P17 bayonet & scabbard and frog. Dated 1917. A very good example

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 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…

Swiss bayonet and scabbard for the Schmidt-Rubin rifle.

Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Bayonet and Scabbard

Swiss bayonet and scabbard for the Schmidt-Rubin rifle.

Late 19th century French bayonet and scabbard dated 1878

1878 French Bayonet with Scabbard

Late 19th century French bayonet and scabbard dated 1878

Prussian 1889 pattern bayonet, Palace Guards star to grip,…

Prussian Palace Guards Bayonet with Kaiser's Arms

Prussian 1889 pattern bayonet, Palace Guards star to grip, narrow three bar guard to hilt embossed with Prussian eagle holding sceptre and sword with arms of Kaiser Wilhelm ll on breast. Good wire bound fish skin grip, stitched leather strap portapee with…

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

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 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

World War II German Mauser bayonet

German WWII Mauser Bayonet

World War II German Mauser bayonet

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

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 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

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

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)

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 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,

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

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

1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet with scabbard. 64 cm

Enfield Bayonet with Scabbard - 1853 Pattern

1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet with scabbard. 64 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 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

French M1874 bayonet and scabbard for the gras rifle

French M1874 Bayonet & Scabbard for Gras Rifle

French M1874 bayonet and scabbard for the gras rifle

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 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 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

Antique bayonet and scabbard, 74 cm long

Antique Bayonet with Scabbard - 74 cm Long

Antique bayonet and scabbard, 74 cm long

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.

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 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 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

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

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

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

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.

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.

World War II 1943 Owens Australian bayonet with wooden handle…

1943 Australian Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

World War II 1943 Owens Australian bayonet with wooden handle and leather scabbard. Made at orange Serial no. 21758 Refurbished in 1947, length of blade 42 cm, length of entire piece 58 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 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

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

A bayonet marked Sanderson 1907 blade 43 cm

Sanderson 1907 Bayonet - 43cm Blade

A bayonet marked Sanderson 1907 blade 43 cm

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 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

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

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.

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

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'…

Three various bayonets in holders

Assorted Bayonets in Holders

Three various bayonets in holders

A German bayonet & scabbard blade 30 cm

German Bayonet with 30cm Blade and Scabbard

A German bayonet & scabbard blade 30 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 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

British / Australian Pattern 1888 MkII bayonet and scabbard for…

1888 MkII Bayonet and Scabbard for Lee Enfield Rifle

British / Australian Pattern 1888 MkII bayonet and scabbard for Lee

British / Australian pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard with…

1907 Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

British / Australian pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard with frog.

Lot of: Australian World War II machete and scabbard. A machete…

Australian WWII Machete and Scabbard with Bayonet Scabbards

Lot of: Australian World War II machete and scabbard. A machete scabbard Australia World War II dated leather machete scabbard. P1907 bayonet scabbard (3)

Swedish M1896 bayonet with scabbard and frog. Very good example

Swedish M1896 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

Swedish M1896 bayonet with scabbard and frog. Very good example

Swedish M1896 bayonet and scabbard. Excellent example.

Swedish M1896 Bayonet & Scabbard - Excellent Condition

Swedish M1896 bayonet and scabbard. Excellent example.

French Lebel bayonet with scabbard

French Lebel Bayonet & Scabbard

French Lebel bayonet with scabbard

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…

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

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

Brazil- Mauser M1908 bayonet, bright 11 7/8 inch single edged…

Brazilian Mauser M1908 Bayonet with Brass Scabbard

Brazil- Mauser M1908 bayonet, bright 11 7/8 inch single edged blade with fuller, wooden grips. Exc brass mounted leather scabbard. VGC.

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

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

A pattern 1907 Chapman bayonet, length 56 cm

1907 Chapman Bayonet: 56cm Length

A pattern 1907 Chapman bayonet, length 56 cm

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

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…

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

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

Argentina, 1890 Mauser bayonet, clean white 15 1/2 inch blade…

1890 Argentine Mauser Bayonet Kirchbaum Solingen Stamped

Argentina, 1890 Mauser bayonet, clean white 15 1/2 inch blade stamped Kirchbaum & co Solingen 91883-1930) with Argetino 1891 opposite ricasso. Hook quillon to ribbed aluminium grip. Good condition, clean steel scabbard. G-VGC.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

French-Gras 1878 bayonet, 20 1/2 inch T section blade, script…

French Gras Bayonet with T-Section Blade and Etching

French-Gras 1878 bayonet, 20 1/2 inch T section blade, script etching to back edge, wood grips, brass pommel, steel hook quillon. All steel dark patina. No scabbard. GC.

French M1866 bayonet for the Chassepot rifle

French M1866 Chassepot Bayonet

French M1866 bayonet for the Chassepot rifle

British / Australian P1907 bayonet and scabbard. Dated 1915

1915 British/Australian P1907 Bayonet and Scabbard

British / Australian P1907 bayonet and scabbard. Dated 1915

French M1874 bayonet and scabbard for the Gras rifle. Dated…

French M1874 Bayonet and Scabbard, Dated 1878

French M1874 bayonet and scabbard for the Gras rifle. Dated 1878. A superb example.

British / Australian Pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. 1917…

1917 British/Australian Bayonet & Scabbard

British / Australian Pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. 1917 dated.

Czech knife bayonet and scabbard

Czech Bayonet and Scabbard

Czech knife bayonet and scabbard

Bayonet style dress dagger and scabbard

Bayonet Dress Dagger with Scabbard

Bayonet style dress dagger and scabbard