Japanese WWII Late War Type 30 Bayonet, Rectangular Guard, Wooden Scabbard

Original period manufacture. A scarce late war example featuring a blue steel patina finished blade without fullers, thick rectangular guard, square type pommel and contoured wooden grips. Missing the lock mechanism in the pommel. Steel patina finish remains on the blade, showing scattered staining and evidence of surface pitting. Clear markings on the ricasso. Sound, original finish wooden grips, displaying typical minor marring and denting, no cracks or chips.Original painted wood surface on the two-piece wooden scabbard. Pointed steel chape, with the body bound with two bands of twine. Scattered dings and chips along it's length.