Original Japanese WWII Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet by Matsushita National Denki with Steel Scabbard and Rubberized Canvas Frog Brown Bess There is oxidation and plating

There is oxidation and plating loss on the blade and the scabbard

The scabbard throat flange is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with manufacturer initials

so this is not a light rifle

William Field

This would make a perfect representative example for the collector seeking a complete

Original Japanese WWII Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet by Matsushita National Denki with Steel Scabbard and Rubberized Canvas Frog Brown Bess There is oxidation and platingOriginal Item: Only One Item Available. This is an excellent condition, possibly unissued WWII issue Japanese Model 30 Arisaka rifle bayonet manufactured by Matsushita. This was the 2nd most prolific private contractor for these bayonets. It comes complete with a lovely steel scabbard and stiff rubberized canvas frog. This bayonet is of the mid war pattern, with a straight contoured cross guard, rivet retained contoured wrap around grips, a flat