Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Wheellock Firearms Install the first split pin

Install the first split pin (you will have to hold the inner leather band out of the way while you spread the split pin)

with excellent finish and bores

The 505th (organized into a regimental combat team with the addition of the 3rd Battalion of the 504th

It has an excellent condition original black oil cloth liner with adjustment cord and sprung webbing chinstrap all of which are completely intact

Oval in shape the badge displays a an oval belt surrounded by a star with-

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Wheellock Firearms Install the first split pinOriginal Item: One of a kind. This experimental bayonet fighting knife began life an M7 bayonet for use with a the U. S. M16 rifle. However, a one piece cast aluminum grip panel with integrated knuckle duster guard was added in theater to create a dual purpose bayonet and close combat handheld weapon. This were very popular among USGIs in Vietnam but only very few were ever issued. This example is offered in excellent condition the M7 bayonet is