Japanese training bayonet with rubberized scabbard?

[EMSMIT2]

Is this a training bayonet? It is kind of crude and the hooked quillon is thinner than on the standard Japanese type 30 bayonets. The only markings on it are an "O" and "77" impressed in the metal underneath the handle. The bayonet is about 20 inches long and somewhat dull. Could this be a "last ditch" bayonet? Were some bayonets unmarked by the arsenal? Could the "O" under the handle be the arsenal mark?

The scabbard is rubberized and the type usually found with the variation O bayonet which had a straight guard. I think the bayonet and scabbard are mismatched. Am I wrong?

Thanks,
Eddie

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[Jareth]

Yes that's a very typical trainer & I agree it's in the wrong scabbard

[FightenIrish35]

Do you have this one ebay right now?

http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-Japanese-Na...item3efb8166ec

[EMSMIT2]

Hi,

Yes, that is mine.

Eddie

[FightenIrish35]

I like that scabard,I will keep my eye on that one!

[mcmike]

I like that scabard,I will keep my eye on that one!

Naaaaaaaah. Michael, you have too much stuff already. I think you broke the bank in '09 on Japanese stuff! You can't buy EVERYTHING you see!

Happy New Year, Japaholics!

[FightenIrish35]

oh stop it McMike lol

I wish you and everyone else a great year of learning and collecting!!!