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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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 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

French Yataghan blade sword bayonet for the CHASSEPOT rifle.…

French Yataghan Bayonet for Chassepot Rifle - 69cm Long

French Yataghan blade sword bayonet for the CHASSEPOT rifle. Approx 69 cm long

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

Rare German World War II Nazi Wehrmacht leather belt, fitted…

Nazi Wehrmacht Belt with Buckle, Bayonet, and Pouches

Rare German World War II Nazi Wehrmacht leather belt, fitted with original buckle, Bayonet and ammo pouches, (in excellent condition) Buckle with impressed Gott Mit Uns

Mid 19th century socket bayonet

19th Century Socket Bayonet

Mid 19th century socket bayonet

US civil war era socket bayonet, approx 53 cm long

Civil War Socket Bayonet - 53cm

US civil war era socket bayonet, approx 53 cm long

French cruciform blade bayonet with lebel rifle, complete with…

French Lebel Bayonet with Scabbard

French cruciform blade bayonet with lebel rifle, complete with it's steel scabbard. Steel grip. Approx 65 cm long

French military percussion musket dated 1842, complete with its…

1842 French Military Percussion Musket with Bayonet

French military percussion musket dated 1842, complete with its connect socket bayonet and ramrod. (No Licence Required). Approx 163 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

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

Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, Anglo Indian flask, rectangular with…

Anglo-Indian and Sheffield Hip Flasks, 1918

Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, Anglo Indian flask, rectangular with cut corners, bayonet fitted hinged lid, together with a rectangular curved sectional hip flask with bayonet fitted hinged lid, the plain body engraved 'Robert William Annison,' Walker & Hall,…

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'…

A British army 1853 Socket bayonet, with scabbard and patent…

British Army Bayonet with Scabbard and Gilt Belt

A British army 1853 Socket bayonet, with scabbard and patent white belt with gilt fittings to 24th (south Wales Borderers) Regiment of foot. The 24th were the famous defenders of Rorke's Drift.

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.

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.

Bayonets: Group of four World War I period & earlier (one with…

WWI Bayonets for Enfield 303 (4, one with scabbard)

Bayonets: Group of four World War I period & earlier (one with scabbard) for Enfield 303.

French bayonet inscribed 1874

1874 French Bayonet

French bayonet inscribed 1874

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 Boer war bayonet, scabbard and Buff frog an Australian /…

Boer War Bayonet with Scabbard and Buff Frog

A Boer war bayonet, scabbard and Buff frog an Australian / Great Britain war issue 1888 Patt. MKII, for service issue Medford rifle, with .305 mm double edged blade by Wilkinson London

Napoleon III bayonet sword with sheath with a brass grip, iron…

Napoleon III Bayonet Sword with Sheath, 1871 Inscription

Napoleon III bayonet sword with sheath with a brass grip, iron cross guard and yataghan blade stamped 'S' to one side and '10' to the other, serial number 'A88489', inscribed to blade 'Msr Nle de Chait Fevrier 1871' length 71.5 cm

Two bayonets, one marked H & S 294, Assy 8448476, 32 cm approx

Pair of Bayonets: H&S 294 & Assy 8448476

Two bayonets, one marked H & S 294, Assy 8448476, 32 cm approx

Spanish bayonet, small mark to handle

Small Mark on Spanish Bayonet Handle

Spanish bayonet, small mark to handle

Antique bayonet, marks to handle and casing

Antique Bayonet with Markings on Handle and Casing

Antique bayonet, marks to handle and casing

A bayonet World War I 1907 pattern.303 by Wilkinson Issued to…

Aust-issued 1907 Pattern Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

A bayonet World War I 1907 pattern.303 by Wilkinson Issued to Aust with stamping to Quillon '3 D Board Arrow D' (Aust 3rd military District) and stamp to powder 80% bluing to blade, no nicks. C/w 'Tear Drop' leather and steel scabbard

Two Bayonets with scabbards, approx 38 cm each (2)

Pair of Bayonets with Scabbards (2)

Two Bayonets with scabbards, approx 38 cm each (2)

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

Swedish military issue 1896 Mauser bayonet knife and scabbard,…

Swedish Military 1896 Mauser Bayonet Knife & Scabbard

Swedish military issue 1896 Mauser bayonet knife and scabbard, 36 cm long

M1941 Bolo bayonet with scabbard. Blade stamped with a Crown…

M1941 Bolo Bayonet with Scabbard, Crown and FN Toledo

M1941 Bolo bayonet with scabbard. Blade stamped with a Crown and FN TOLEDO, 40 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)

Three various bayonets in holders

Assorted Bayonets in Holders

Three various bayonets in holders

American bayonet with sheath

US Bayonet and Sheath

American bayonet with sheath

Six antique & vintage bayonets

Antique and Vintage Bayonets Collection

Six antique & vintage bayonets

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…

Antique bayonet

Vintage Bayonet

Antique bayonet

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

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

English World War I bayonet and leather scabbard. By Sanderson…

Sanderson Sheffield Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

English World War I bayonet and leather scabbard. By Sanderson of Sheffield

American World War I Remington bayonet and leather scabbard

Remington WWI Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

American World War I Remington bayonet and leather scabbard

A 19th century Portuguese 1886 Yataghan bayonet of smaller size.…

Portuguese 1886 Yataghan Bayonet with Metal Scabbard

A 19th century Portuguese 1886 Yataghan bayonet of smaller size. Wooden grip guard punched ss734. Metal scabbard. Length 61 cm

Late 19th century French bayonet and scabbard dated 1878

1878 French Bayonet with Scabbard

Late 19th century French bayonet and scabbard dated 1878

A bayonet and scabbard, mid-20th century, unmarked except for…

Mid-20th Century Bayonet with Scabbard

A bayonet and scabbard, mid-20th century, unmarked except for the stamped number J4136, the grip part hardwood, the scabbard steel, length 42.5 cm (overall)