Training Bayonets

Purpose made training bayonets as opposed to Drill Purpose weapons blunted for training use.

 

EAST GERMANY

Training Bayonet for AK series of rifles

 

FINLAND
Training bayonet for mounting on an 1891 rifle

 

Trainer mounts on muzzle and cleaning rod

 

POLAND
AKM Trainer in locked closed position

 

In open position, blade is sprung loaded. A version with black rubber is also available

 

Pommel mark indicates manufacture by RADOM

 

USA
Kadet trainer bayonet, this one has been cut short and reshaped and is missing the muzzle ring.

 

 

Close up of name and address on gip area of bayonet

Parris trainer rubber bayonet

 

Hilt markings on PARRIS trainer blade

USN Mk1 training bayonet, utilizes a hard plastic for all parts, this was in service for only a short time as it was found to still be dangerous due to the hardness of the plastic used. Normally all black this one has an unusual silvered blade

 

Ricasso markings

 

USN MARK 1 marked on blade

 

 

and on scabbard