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 Pattern 1907 sword bayonet and scabbard, for SMLE rifle.…

Wilkinson SMLE Bayonet with Arabic Markings

A Pattern 1907 sword bayonet and scabbard, for SMLE rifle. Marked Wilkinson at the ricasso and with Arabic markings to the pommel. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A Japanese World War II Type 30 1897 bayonet in scabbard, 2nd…

Japanese WWII Type 30 Bayonet with Scabbard

A Japanese World War II Type 30 1897 bayonet in scabbard, 2nd pattern, 40 cm blued blade, arsenal marks for Toyada Jidoshaki Siesakusho.

A 1957 Vietnam war US Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.…

1957 US Columbus Bayonet for M14 Rifle

A 1957 Vietnam war US Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co. Bayonet for M14 rifle

Late variant pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard

1907 Bayonet and Scabbard Late Variant Pattern

Late variant pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard

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

Belgian Mauser bayonet with scabbard

Belgian Mauser Bayonet and Scabbard Set

Belgian Mauser bayonet with scabbard

French bayonet for Chassepot rifle

Chassepot rifle French bayonet

French bayonet for Chassepot rifle

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

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

German- Sabre type bayonet, 1st Pattern M1898, 20 inch pipe…

German M1898 Sabre Bayonet - Erfurt Stamped

German- Sabre type bayonet, 1st Pattern M1898, 20 inch pipe back, leaf tip, single fuller blade. Blade ricasso stamped Erfurt under crown. Single piece wooden grip with nine groves, short backswept quillon, steel with dark patina, 1/2 inch broken off…

Turkish- Mauser 1890 bayonet, hooked quillon, raised muzzle…

Turkish Mauser 1890 Bayonet with Hooked Quillon

Turkish- Mauser 1890 bayonet, hooked quillon, raised muzzle ring, straight single fullered 18 inch blade, ricasso stamped Simpson & Company in Turkish. Pommel stamped on right face with the rulers Toughra (mark), steel all over dark patina. No scabbard.…

Russian- 1st pattern Mosin Nagant bayonet, 1891, socket, blued…

Russian Mosin Nagant Bayonet, 1891, Blued, VGC

Russian- 1st pattern Mosin Nagant bayonet, 1891, socket, blued 16 inch pointed tip cruciform blade, no scabbard. VGC.

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

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.

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 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

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

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.

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.

Japanese, Type 30 A bayonet, 1897/1935, Tokyo/Kokura arsenal…

Japanese Type 30 A Bayonet, 1897/1935, Tokyo/Kokura arsenal mark

Japanese, Type 30 A bayonet, 1897/1935, Tokyo/Kokura arsenal mark, 15 1/2 inch fullered steel blade in grease, some staining, hook quillon with flattened spur tip,1.5 cm muzzle ring, contoured wood grips, (decay to one) oval screws, round bird head pommel…

French- Lebel 1896/93/16 bayonet, bright 20 3/8 inch cruciform…

French Lebel Bayonet with Brass Grip and Steel Scabbard

French- Lebel 1896/93/16 bayonet, bright 20 3/8 inch cruciform blade, brass grip, no crossguard, steel tube scabbard with dark patina. GC.

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.

World War I German Erfurt mint bayonet single edge fullered…

German Erfurt Bayonet with Scabbard

World War I German Erfurt mint bayonet single edge fullered blade with matching steel scabbard

Portuguese Kropatschek model 1885 sword bayonet with steel…

Portuguese Kropatschek Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

Portuguese Kropatschek model 1885 sword bayonet with steel scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather steel mounted scabbard

1907 British Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather steel mounted scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather steel mounted scabbard

1907 Bayonet with Steel Scabbard

British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather steel mounted scabbard

Australian Vietnam War bayonet with belt

Australian Vietnam War Bayonet and Belt Set

Australian Vietnam War bayonet with belt

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

1842 French Bayonet (70cm)

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

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

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

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

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

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 1874 bayonet and scabard, approx 70 cm long

1874 French Bayonet with Scabbard (70cm)

French 1874 bayonet and scabard, approx 70 cm long

White Slade Wallace bayonet frog (1860)

White Slade Wallace Bayonet Frog (1860)

White Slade Wallace bayonet frog (1860)

White Slade Wallace bayonet frog (1882)

White Slade Wallace Bayonet Frog (1882)

White Slade Wallace bayonet frog (1882)

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

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 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.

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 pattern 1907 Chapman bayonet, length 56 cm

1907 Chapman Bayonet: 56cm Length

A pattern 1907 Chapman bayonet, length 56 cm

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.