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A rifle, because it is longer.

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Q: Which would be better for hand to hand combat a bayonet or a rifle?
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Would a rifle or a bayonet be better for hand to hand combat?

A rifle, because it is longer.


Which would be better for hand hand to hand combat a bayonet or a rifle?

A rifle, because it is longer.


What would be better a bayonet or a rifle?

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Why is the army doing away bayonet training?

The decision to phase out bayonet training in the army can be attributed to several factors. One of them is the shift towards modern warfare and the decreasing relevance of close-quarters combat. Additionally, resources and training time are being allocated to more applicable skills, such as marksmanship and tactical training.


What are bayonet wounds?

A bayonet wound occures usually when an opposing combatant attaches a bayonet to his firearm and stabs you with it... a bayonet is a knife like device that can be attached to the barrel end of a fire arm (usually a rifle) so the rifle can be used like a spear.Bayonet wounds could be fatal or they could be a simple cut or a narrow penetrating wound. The British invented a bayonet with 4 blades that was shaped like a "+". This was intended to inflict a flesh wound that would have a corner cut. This type of cut is more difficult to sew-up and heal.


Is there a bayonet that would open or separate by spring or lever meant to tear up internal organs?

I have never seen any photos or heard of one mentioned in any books. A bayonet like that would be totally impractical in close combat, because once the bayonet was in it would be virtually impossible to get out. A regular bayonet was hard enough to remove, and soldiers were told not serrate their bayonets, because that alone made removal incredibly difficult.


How much is a ww2 bayonet worth?

It depends on what bayonet you want. A 16 inch blade US bayonet that fits a M1 Garand or 1903 rifle in nice shape will run 250 dollars and up with the original scabbard. A spike bayonet that would be correct for a british rifle can be had for 20 dollars or less. There are hundreds of bayonets that were used in WW2 prices vary depending on rarity and desireability


What were the typical contents of a World War 1 soldier's backpack?

Some of the things a typical "Tommy" would have carried into battle: Rifle, bayonet, entrenching tool, water, personal ammunition, gas mask, mills bombs, bedroll, machine-gun ammunition, rations, greatcoat, underclothes, paybook, bandage, mess tin.


How did the repaeting rifle start?

Someone figured it would be better if they had a rifle which could be quickly reloaded than a muzzleloader.