World Bayonets 1800 to the Present - An Illustrated Reference Guide for Collectors, by Anthony Carter.

- Hardcover
- Copyright 1958
- 72 pages
- 258 B/W photo plates
- Book Size: 5 1/2 x 9 inches

Can a good reference book ever be complete enough? This book is just as it is titled, an illustrated reference guide. No bayonet specifications, just 258 great photo plates to help ID various bayonets across 23 countries.

World Bayonets 1800 to the Present is an illustrated reference guide by Anthony Carter that serves as a comprehensive resource for bayonet collectors, covering a vast range of blades from different countries. It features black and white photographs and information arranged by country, including details on various designs and their history, from standard combat knives to multi-functional types like saws and cutlasses. The revised and expanded editions also offer advice on collecting, restoration, and display.

Key features
• Scope: Covers bayonets from 1800 to the present day, with an international focus that includes countries from Argentina to the USSR.
• Content: Features over 250 black and white photographs of bayonets, with a detailed index at the front to help identify them.
• Structure: Organized by country, providing an easy way for collectors to find and compare different models.
• Collector's advice: Revised and expanded editions include helpful information on how to buy, restore, and display bayonets.
• Multipurpose designs: Documents a wide variety of bayonet designs, including those with functions beyond simple combat, such as saws, trowels, and wire cutters.
• Author: Authored by Anthony Carter.