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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19th century bayonet single edge blade with steel cross piece…

19th Century Bayonet with Brass Crest and Steel Scabbard

19th century bayonet single edge blade with steel cross piece with brass grip applied with crest and stamped E68, steel scabbard, brass fittings 29 cm blade length

Victorian 1187 pattern mark II bayonet single edge/double…

Victorian Mark II Bayonet with Leather Scabbard

Victorian 1187 pattern mark II bayonet single edge/double tipped fullered blade with matching steel mounted leather scabbard

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

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.…

USA, Garand c 1955 final version M5-M1A bayonet, 6 3/4 inch…

M5-M1A Bayonet with Parkerized Steel and Plastic Grips

USA, Garand c 1955 final version M5-M1A bayonet, 6 3/4 inch blade, all steel parkerized, crossguard stamped Milpar Black, diamond pattern plastic grips. No scabbard. GC

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.

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.

Russian- 2nd Pattern Mosin Nagant bayonet, 1891-1930, socket,…

Blued Mosin Nagant Bayonet, 2nd Pattern (VGC)

Russian- 2nd Pattern Mosin Nagant bayonet, 1891-1930, socket, blued 16 inch screwdriver tip cruciform blade, no scabbard issued. VGC.

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.

British- Martini Henry socket bayonet, 22 inch triangular blade,…

British Martini Henry Socket Bayonet, 22" Blade, No Scabbard

British- Martini Henry socket bayonet, 22 inch triangular blade, crisp stamping, minor staining, no scabbard.

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

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.

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

Italian knife bayonet with scabbard. The scabbard with correct…

Italian Bayonet with Scabbard and Belt Loop

Italian knife bayonet with scabbard. The scabbard with correct angled belt loop.

Possibly Finnish knife bayonet and scabbard, excellent example

Finnish Knife Bayonet with Scabbard - Excellent Condition

Possibly Finnish knife bayonet and scabbard, excellent example

French M1866 bayonet for the Chassepot rifle

French M1866 Chassepot Bayonet

French M1866 bayonet for the Chassepot rifle

British / Australian pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard with…

1907 Bayonet Set with Scabbard and Frog

British / Australian pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard with frog.

A socket bayonet for use with the.75 caliber India Pattern…

Napoleonic Era Socket Bayonet for Brown Bess Musket

A socket bayonet for use with the.75 caliber India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, Napoleonic Wars period, c.1815. Length 54 cm

World War II German Mauser bayonet

German WWII Mauser Bayonet

World War II German Mauser bayonet

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

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

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

British P1907 bayonet, World War I dated

WWI British P1907 Bayonet, Dated

British P1907 bayonet, World War I dated

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

British / Australian No 4 Mk II soike bayonet with scabbard

British/Australian Spike Bayonet & Scabbard

British / Australian No 4 Mk II soike bayonet with scabbard

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

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

British / Australian P1907 bayonet and scabbard. Dated 1915

1915 British/Australian P1907 Bayonet and Scabbard

British / Australian P1907 bayonet and scabbard. Dated 1915

Italian bayonet with scabbard for caucano rifle. Brass mounted…

Italian Bayonet with Scabbard for Caucano Rifle

Italian bayonet with scabbard for caucano rifle. Brass mounted leather scabbard. A choice example

Australian knife bayonet with scabbard for the Owen SMG. A…

Australian Bayonet with Scabbard for Owen SMG - Excellent Condition

Australian knife bayonet with scabbard for the Owen SMG. A choice example.

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.

Late variant pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard

1907 Bayonet and Scabbard Late Variant Pattern

Late variant pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard

British / Australian Pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. 1917…

1917 British/Australian Bayonet & Scabbard

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

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.

Czech knife bayonet and scabbard

Czech Bayonet and Scabbard

Czech knife bayonet and scabbard

Swedish M1896 bayonet and scabbard. Excellent example.

Swedish M1896 Bayonet & Scabbard - Excellent Condition

Swedish M1896 bayonet and scabbard. Excellent example.

Bayonet style dress dagger and scabbard

Bayonet Dress Dagger with Scabbard

Bayonet style dress dagger and scabbard

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

Pair World War I Lebel bayonets, Length 60 cm (each).

WWI Lebel Bayonets (Pair) - 60cm Length

Pair World War I Lebel bayonets, Length 60 cm (each).

19th century French bayonet, Length 46 cm

French 19th Century Bayonet (46cm)

19th century French bayonet, Length 46 cm

British World War I 1907 pattern bayonet with double fullered…

WWI British Bayonet with Scabbard, Frog, and Medals Displayed

British World War I 1907 pattern bayonet with double fullered single edge blade, leather and steel scabbard and canvas frog, mounted on a blue velvet display board with 2 New Zealand medals.

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

World War I Turkish model 1887 long bayonet in scabbard, hooked…

Turkish Model 1887 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

World War I Turkish model 1887 long bayonet in scabbard, hooked quillon, leather scabbard and frog. Length 68 cm

British Pattern 1879 artillery sawback bayonet, the guard…

Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard

British Pattern 1879 artillery sawback bayonet, the guard removed, the 20 inch blade double edged towards the point, with scabbard

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

A British 1944 SMLE machete paratroopers bayonet. Failed as a…

1944 SMLE Paratrooper Bayonet-Machete with Scabbard

A British 1944 SMLE machete paratroopers bayonet. Failed as a bayonet and machete - now scarce small arrow on blade pommel numbered 4565 and complete with composition contoured Mk 2 bayonet grip and correct scabbard, blade length 28.5 cm

A German World War I Demag bayonet, trench dagger blade marked…

German Demag Trench Dagger from WWI

A German World War I Demag bayonet, trench dagger blade marked 'Demag and Duisberg', blade length 15 cm

French lebel bayonet with scabbard. White metal grip, approx 65…

French Bayonet with Scabbard - White Metal Grip (65cm)

French lebel bayonet with scabbard. White metal grip, approx 65 cm long

British No. 4 bayonet with scabbard, approx 26 cm long

British No. 4 Bayonet with Scabbard - 26cm

British No. 4 bayonet with scabbard, approx 26 cm long

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

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 70 cm long

Chassepot Bayonet 1866: 70cm Long

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 70 cm long

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog, approx 27 cm long

British No. 9 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog (27cm)

British No. 9 bayonet with scabbard and frog, approx 27 cm long

British No. 4 bayonet with scabbard, approx 25 cm long

British No. 4 Bayonet with Scabbard - 25cm

British No. 4 bayonet with scabbard, approx 25 cm long

French lebel bayonet with scabbard brass grip, approx 64 cm…

French Brass Grip Bayonet with Scabbard - 64cm Long

French lebel bayonet with scabbard brass grip, approx 64 cm long overall

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 lebel bayonet with scabbard. Brass grip, approx 68 cm…

French Brass Bayonet with Scabbard - 68cm Long

French lebel bayonet with scabbard. Brass grip, approx 68 cm long overall.

Vintage Lee Enfield Bayonet

Lee Enfield Bayonet - Vintage

Vintage Lee Enfield Bayonet

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

French Lebel bayonet with scabbard

French Lebel Bayonet & Scabbard

French Lebel bayonet with scabbard

Belgian Mauser bayonet with scabbard

Belgian Mauser Bayonet and Scabbard Set

Belgian Mauser bayonet with scabbard

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 66 cm long

Chassepot Bayonet: Model 1866 - 66cm Long

Chassepot bayonet model 1866, approx 66 cm long

French 1874 bayonet and scabard, approx 70 cm long

1874 French Bayonet with Scabbard (70cm)

French 1874 bayonet and scabard, approx 70 cm long

Martini Henry pattern 1887 Mark I bayonet with Fuller flat bolt…

Martini Henry 1887 Bayonet with Scabbard

Martini Henry pattern 1887 Mark I bayonet with Fuller flat bolt spring and four rivet hand grip, with original scabbard, 62 cm

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 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

Antique French Lebel Epee bayonet, approx 64 cm long

French Lebel Epee Bayonet - Antique Collectible

Antique French Lebel Epee bayonet, approx 64 cm long

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)

GERMAN NAZI RLB LUFTSHUTZ CIVIL DEFENSE BAYONET, steel scabbard,…

Nazi RLB Civil Defense Bayonet with Scabbard (1940)

GERMAN NAZI RLB LUFTSHUTZ CIVIL DEFENSE BAYONET, steel scabbard, with attached portepee, approx 37 cm L circa 1940

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

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

A pair of Socket Bayonets rare, with scabbard

Rare Socket Bayonets with Scabbard

A pair of Socket Bayonets rare, with scabbard

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

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

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

3 French Bayonets 1866 Chassepo7 with scabbard 1874 Gras Epes…

French Bayonets Collection with Scabbards

3 French Bayonets 1866 Chassepo7 with scabbard 1874 Gras Epes with scabbard 1886 LeBd bayonet with scabbard

Commonwealth pattern 1907 bayonet. Chrome plated. Stamped with…

Chrome-plated Commonwealth Bayonet, 1907

Commonwealth pattern 1907 bayonet. Chrome plated. Stamped with date and wooden hand plates also marked. Length 57 cm

A World War II Lee-Enfield no.1, Mk III, Deactivated 303, rifle…

1943 Lee-Enfield WWII Rifle with Bayonet and Strap

A World War II Lee-Enfield no.1, Mk III, Deactivated 303, rifle with bayonet, dated 1943 with canvas strap, rifle length 113 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,

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 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

World War II Bayonet, approx 51 cm long

WWII Bayonet: 51cm of Deadly Force

World War II Bayonet, approx 51 cm long

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

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…

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 World War II German Firemans Dress Bayonet World War II…

WWII German Fireman's Dress Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog

A World War II German Firemans Dress Bayonet World War II German Fireman's dress side arm. Comes complete with scabbard, patent leather frog & correct portepee