Original U.S. Unissued Vietnam War M6 Bayonet for the M14 Rifle by Imperial in Wrapper and Box dated 1968 ZULU War particularly on the pommel

particularly on the pommel

It also served in the Gettysburg campaign in 1863 before being mustered out a short time later with the expiration of the unit’s three-year enlistment

however it is also covered in lovely Silver leaf decoration of floral motifs

Silver mounts for pistols were commonly made by silversmiths and stocked until sold

Original U.S. Unissued Vietnam War M6 Bayonet for the M14 Rifle by Imperial in Wrapper and Box dated 1968 ZULU War particularly on the pommelOriginal Item: Only One Available. Genuine Vietnam War Era U. S. Army M6 bayonet fighting knife for the M 14 Rifle, complete with its original wrapper and 1968 dated box! This knife style bayonet was based on the M4 bayonet for the M1 Carbine, which was itself based on the M3 fighting knife. The M6 is almost identical, except for the larger muzzle ring to go over the M14's flash hider, and the attaching system. This example is nicely marked U. S. M7