Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Military Maps and is actually dated 1877

and is actually dated 1877

now a brand within the Volkswagen group

On the top of the action so to speak is a large lever bearing an ARMORER'S MARK that hinges up allowing a claw to slide forward to engage the Bow String

Just received from a private collection

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Military Maps and is actually dated 1877Original Item: Very Few Available This type of 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 and into the early 1980s but only very few were ever issued. These examples are offered in