Bayonets of the world book

Bayonets of the world war 2 europa, usa, japan, german. Detailed drawings and information on over 1, 000 bayonets, classified by country with an index of markings and manufacturers. Visit our shopping site pages and buy from us direct or visit our books for sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. Get the best deals on bayonet book when you shop the largest online. Apr 01, 2020 i created the the collectors edge web site in 2006 to share my bayonet collecting interest and make available to others, educational material accumulated in my research database while documenting bayonets in my collection and collaborating with other collectorsresearchers. Aug 28, 20 bayonets by claude bera and bernard aubry was originally written in french and translated by schiffer publishing. Bayonet reference books excellent resources, most out of print. This reference is by no means exhaustive, but does cover many of the bayonets encountered on the collectors market today, as well as some rare and unusual specimens. With its additions and improved format, this new work of kieslings replaces the former. The complete edition paul kiesling bayonets of the world the complete edition. J anthony carter, allied bayonets of world war 2, written in 1969 this is one of the earliest books available to the collector on bayonets. Publicaties bv and has a total of 670 pages in the book. Truck driver 27 years,have enjoyed scuba,skydiving, sports cars i will never afford,military history,gun collecting, 1860s through 1950s and bayonets to go with them. The 2 world wars reshaped and changes so much for most of the world,there will always be stories,events that you will never discover because the amount of information.

Bayonets from janzens notebook from the introduction this book has several objectives, including the documentation of my collection, presentation of the information i have accumulated and, finally, the compilation of a reasonably complete, inexpensive book for the novice collector, partial collector and bayonetrelated collector, this effort is in no way a definitive reference work and, in. Typically training bayonets tend to be a little more rare than traditional wartime bayonets. Great reference for all bayonets collectors and historians. From afghanistan through uruguay followed by the last category unknown, bayonets of countries in all parts of the world are alphabetically catalogued with detailed drawings and knowledgeable annotations. This great one of the best bayonets catalog of the world published in moscow in 2010. The loyalty of the georgians was always in doubt, as hitler himself suspected, and once deployed to the netherlands, the georgian soldiers made contact with the local communist resistance. Bayonets from selected countries of the world updated march 4, 2008. All that said, there is still room for another more comprehensive book on bayonets of wwi. Bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four volumes and 35 years later it is still the standard reference work by which all other books. This book can be used to help doing a public presentation on world war one bayonets. Out of stock bayonets of the world, the complete edition by paul kiesling the new, revised and complete edition of the classic standard work on the worlds bayonets, combining all original four volumes into one book. Released as an illustrated reference guide for collectors, and giving price guides for the blades shown.

Military knives a reference book from the pages of knife world magazine 2001. These items have been described to the best of my ability. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Great reference book for all bayonet and gun collectors, complete catalog richly illustrated 4 types of bayonets in color photos. The new, revised and complete edition of the classic standard work on the worlds bayonets, combining all original four volumes into one book.

Heres a desirable one, i love these last ditch bayonets with the rough finishes. Bayonets from around the world are included in the collection presented here in line drawings and descriptions, from the authors personal collection, one of the largest in the united states. Apr 08, 2020 i have been collecting military bayonets and other edged weapons for over 35 years and i live near the smokey mountains in the united states. This page focuses on world nongerman rare and unusual bayonets and other edged weapons for sale or trade that are in above average condition for the advanced collector. With detailed drawings and information on more than bayonets and scabbards, organized by country, and with indices on length and on markings and manufacturers. Millions of p1907 bayonets were produced in britain, australia, india, and the usa. And for a book on a niche topic like bayonets, it is certainly a good price. So i dont disreccommend the book, and those who like me wish to have a complete library on bayonets will certainly want a copy. Should be in the reference collection of any collector of wwi militaria. This short book provides an outstanding collection for photographs of museum quality bayonets used in the great war. Christian mery published german ersatz bayonets during world war one, the most recent english edition of which was published in 2019. In 2010, roy williams published, the collectors book of german bayonets 16801945 part two, which focused on ersatz bayonets, expanding on carters prior works. Scribners sons collection statelibrarypennsylvania. Carl ziegler bayonets from around the world, with pages dedicated to specific models and types.

The complete edition, contains all drawings and information from the original version, but is extended with new information and drawings, arranged into 47 national chapters, depicting and describing circa 1100 different bayonets by country. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Bayonets of the world complete edition kiesling id guide w. In this short video, author eric lee introduces night of the bayonets, the story of the georgian uprising on the book clubs night of the bayonets is a history book club selection. The book is in a5 format which made it possible to carry around to shows etc.

This is to bayonets what small arms of the world is to military firearms. With detailed drawings and information on more than bayonets. Go to the german bayonets for sale section on the home page for bayonets used by germany. The book is out of print and is rather tough to find. This reference is by no means exhaustive, but does cover many of the bayonets encountered on the collectors market today, as well as some rare and unusual. Bayonets of the world by paul kiesling 9789070987053. The blade is stamped cof44 indicating the year of construction 1944. This book is the best and most complete publication on the subject eve. Detailed drawings and information on over 1,000 bayonets, classified by country with an index of markings and manufacturers.

The bayonet identification guide features pictures and dimensions of bayonets from around the world. Labar, is probably your best source for japanese bayonets. Topics world war, 19141918 united states, united states marine corps. While it was in print, this was the book to buy first, especially if you can only have one.

The tip and fit are perfect, 97% of the bluing remains intact except where it has rubbed the runners from drawing it in and out. Bayonet identification identify bayonets and related from. A world history of edged weapon warfare is a book series that examines the history of edged weapons in europe, asia, africa, the americas, and the middle east and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. Jan 29, 2011 bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four volumes and 35 years later it is still the standard reference work by which all other books on the subject are measured. Paul kiesling owned one of the largest and finest collection of bayonets of the world. The title of this book is bayonets of the world and it was written by paul kiesling. I specialize in imperial german bayonets but i am always interested in any rare or unusual bayonet from around the world. United states comprises the largest portion in the book. There are no pencil marks or notations throughout the book. Bayonets form 43 countrys all in color illustrations. Ersatz bayonets book arms and other weapons great war forum. Bayonets abroad is a history of the 2th battalion a. Knife world publications, knoxville, tennesee, usa. Bayonet trader bayonet trader bayonets and other edged.

This wonderful book is alive with glossy full color photographs of various bayonets from all over the world with a history of several variations of many bayonets. Bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four volumes and 35 years later it is still the standard reference work by which all other books on the subject are measured. An interesting book, covering many unusual military knives and bayonet. Bayonets by claude bera and bernard aubry was originally written in french and translated by schiffer publishing. Bayonets of the world by kiesling mowbray publishing. A new, revised complete edition of the standard book on the worlds bayonets. When the opportunity arose, the georgians massacred some 400 german officers using knives and bayonets. Bayonets of a country are covered from its beginnings to about the 1950s as applicable. The most surprising difference is the length of the weapon. With this knowledge a serious collector can find gems at the show because others may not know that even a mexican bayonet may have wwi history. Without a doubt, the most complete book on bayonets ever published. A book called bayonets of japan was written by raymond c. Thus bayonets of the united states, united kingdom, china, and russia cover many pages, while bayonets of uruguay and israel are few. The new, revised and complete edition of the standard book on the worlds bayonets.