The standard bayonet of the Imperial Japanese Army from 1897 through the end of the Second World War, fitted to the Arisaka Type 38 and Type 99 rifles and even mounted on light machine guns — among the most widely produced bayonets in history.
The Type 30 takes its name from its adoption in the 30th year of Emperor Meiji’s reign, 1897 — worth noting directly since older listing copy for this piece incorrectly attributed it to the U.S. Army. It was in fact the standard bayonet of the Imperial Japanese Army, fitted not only to the Arisaka rifles but also to the Type 96 and Type 99 light machine guns, remaining in production and service from 1897 all the way through the end of the Second World War in 1945, with roughly 8.4 million made.
Deepeeka’s reproduction is part of our World War heritage range.
Use for:
- Military living history and re-enactment
- Museum-style display on a wall mount or stand
- Militaria-themed home decor and collections
- Historical events and living history fairs
- Film and theatre productions
- Collectors of period rifle bayonets
