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"Rare Japanese Type 100 Paratrooper Bayonet “Test Type 1 Knife" (47264)
Guns International #: 103587278 Seller's Inventory #: 47264
Category: Bayonets - Collectibles - WWII
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (713) 575-5814
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 6867
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
"Serial no. 1893. Manufactured during WWII by Toyoda Automatic Loom Works under Nagoya supervision. This scarce variant, referred to in Labar as the “Test Type 1 Knife" (LB-234) and rated 8/10 on the rarity scale, shares general characteristics with the standard Type 30 bayonet but was purpose-built with a significantly shorter blade and scabbard rather than being a field-shortened example. The back of the tang is marked with the Nagoya district inspection mark along with the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works manufacturer mark. These bayonets are most commonly associated with the Japanese Type 2 Paratrooper rifle and the Type 100 submachine gun, though examples have been documented in use with standard Type 99 rifles, suggesting a broader role as a specialized combat knife. The wooden grips remain in very good condition showing minimal handling wear. Overall, this is a highly desirable and scarce Japanese WWII bayonet variant with strong collector appeal due to its limited production and specialized use.
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