The bayonet is also an early one. From the serial number, it was produced before the First World War (1914 - 1918 that is). And also from the inspection mark below the canon balls for the Koishikawa arsenal in Tokyo.
Cheers,
Tony
The bayonet is also an early one. From the serial number, it was produced before the First World War (1914 - 1918 that is). And also from the inspection mark below the canon balls for the Koishikawa arsenal in Tokyo.
Cheers,
Tony
Tony - Thank you! I had no idea and always thought it was from WW2. I appreciate the information sir!
I didn't mean to imply that the bayonet did not see service in WW2, just that it had had a long service life. Those early ones are a little bit better made, you may also have another inspection mark on the back of the top crosspiece.
It seems that your grandfather had a good eye, and selected some nice pieces!
Cheers,
Tony
Very nice heirlooms Dave , glad you retrieved them, enjoy your time here .
REGARDS AL
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