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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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)

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

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

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

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…

Late 19th century French bayonet and scabbard dated 1878

1878 French Bayonet with Scabbard

Late 19th century French bayonet and scabbard dated 1878

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.

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)

World War I bayonet with leather hilt

Leather Hilt Bayonet from World War I

World War I bayonet with leather hilt

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

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

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

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,

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

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…

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

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

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

A pattern 1903, Commonwealth Wilkinson bayonet with scabbard…

Commonwealth Wilkinson Bayonet 1903 with Scabbard (1904)

A pattern 1903, Commonwealth Wilkinson bayonet with scabbard dated 1904, as used by Commonwealth matching date on both blade and scabbard-rare. Length 44 cm

A pattern 1903, Commonwealth bayonet with scabbard dated 1904,…

1903 Commonwealth Bayonet with Scabbard (1904)

A pattern 1903, Commonwealth bayonet with scabbard dated 1904, as used by Commonwealth. Length 43.5 cm

A pattern 1903, Boer war period, bayonet with scabbard dated…

1903 Boer War Bayonet with Scabbard

A pattern 1903, Boer war period, bayonet with scabbard dated May 1900, with broad arrow mark, as used by Commonwealth forces Boer war. Length 44 cm

A World War II bayonet, length 72 cm

WWII Bayonet: 72cm of History

A World War II bayonet, length 72 cm

A Post-World War II British Royal Ordinance factory (Poole) No.…

Australian Jungle Carbine Bayonet from Poole Factory (WWII)

A Post-World War II British Royal Ordinance factory (Poole) No.5 Mk 1 'Jungle Carbine' bayonet, issue for Australian troops, blade 23 cm

Australia 1942 dated Pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. A…

1942 Australian Pattern 1907 Bayonet & Scabbard - Excellent Condition

Australia 1942 dated Pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. A choice example.

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

Japanese bayonet with scabbard and frog. A choice example

Japanese Bayonet with Scabbard, Frog - Excellent Condition

Japanese bayonet with scabbard and frog. A choice example

French M1866 bayonet and scabbard for the Chaseepot rifle,…

French M1866 Bayonet & Scabbard, Dated 1874, Matching Numbers

French M1866 bayonet and scabbard for the Chaseepot rifle, dated 1874. A superb example with matching number byt & scb.

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 66 cm long

Chassepot Bayonet: Model 1866 - 66cm Long

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 66 cm long

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…

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.

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 M 1874 bayonet with scabbard for the Gras rifle in very…

French M 1874 Bayonet with Scabbard for Gras Rifle

French M 1874 bayonet with scabbard for the Gras rifle in very fine condition, 66 cm long

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

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

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

A U.S. Model 1905 bayonet in scabbard, 40 cm fullered spear…

US Model 1905 Bayonet with Scabbard

A U.S. Model 1905 bayonet in scabbard, 40 cm fullered spear point blade, the canvas covered scabbard with leather tip, smooth wood grips, single bolt fixing.

Chassepot antique French sword bayonet and scabbard, 19th…

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

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…

World War II period German Fire Brigade dress bayonet with…

German WWII Fire Brigade Bayonet with Scabbard, Excellent Condition

World War II period German Fire Brigade dress bayonet with scabbard in exceptional condition

British socket bayonet for the Martini-Henry rifle complete…

1884 British Socket Bayonet with Scabbard for Martini-Henry Rifle

British socket bayonet for the Martini-Henry rifle complete with it's brass mounted leather scabbard, dated 1884. Approx 65 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

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

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

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

1837 Brunswick bayonet rare, no scabbard

Rare 1837 Brunswick Bayonet (No Scabbard)

1837 Brunswick bayonet rare, no scabbard

1827 - 1840 Brunswick bayonet rare, no scabbard

Rare Brunswick Bayonet, No Scabbard (1827-1840)

1827 - 1840 Brunswick bayonet rare, no scabbard

A pair of Socket Bayonets rare, with scabbard

Rare Socket Bayonets with Scabbard

A pair of Socket Bayonets rare, with scabbard

French bayonet, approx 65 cm long

65cm French Bayonet

French bayonet, approx 65 cm long

French bayonet, approx 66 cm long

66 cm French Bayonet

French bayonet, approx 66 cm long

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

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

French bayonet inscribed 1874

1874 French Bayonet

French bayonet inscribed 1874

Two antique bayonets framed in a shield panel, length of…

Antique Bayonets in Shield Panel Frame

Two antique bayonets framed in a shield panel, length of bayonets 67 cm approx

Seven various bayonets one with sheath.

Collection of Seven Bayonets, One with Sheath Included

Seven various bayonets one with sheath.

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 pattern 1907, World War I Lithgow, 1918 dated bayonet marked…

1918 Lithgow Bayonet with Scabbard (10 words)

A pattern 1907, World War I Lithgow, 1918 dated bayonet marked 3MD-for the state of Victoria complete with scabbard-rare. Length 47 cm

Bayonets: Two 20th century bayonets including Smle in full…

20th Century Bayonets with Metal Scabbard

Bayonets: Two 20th century bayonets including Smle in full metal scabbard.

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)

A Flintlock brass blunderbuss pistol with fliptop mounted…

Brass Blunderbuss Pistol with Flip Bayonet and Rosewood Stock

A Flintlock brass blunderbuss pistol with fliptop mounted bayonet. Replacement rosewood stock with old lock plate, fittings and trigger guard. Length 30 cm

Italian Mannlicher-Carcano carbine in 6.5 mm calibre. Model…

Italian Mannlicher-Carcano Carbine with Folding Bayonet

Italian Mannlicher-Carcano carbine in 6.5 mm calibre. Model with integral folding bayonet. A very good example.

Australian pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. Lithgow 1918…

Lithgow 1907 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog (1942)

Australian pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. Lithgow 1918 dated. 3rd Military District issue markings on bayonet and scabbard, the latter dated 1942. Complete with it's 1942 dated leather frog.

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

An 1855 Lancaster sword bayonet, rare Australian model used by…

1855 Lancaster Sword Bayonet: Rare Australian Model

An 1855 Lancaster sword bayonet, rare Australian model used by Victorian Volunteer Corps of engineers Militia

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