Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly The breech block is the

The breech block is the final locking version

- Brand new copy of the Silver Wings & Leather Jackets by Jon A

These were primitive muskets that were up against the bolt action Lebel Magazine rifles in the late 1880's

starting from Monte Sammucro on 25 December

Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly The breech block is theOriginal Item: One of a kind. 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. This example is offered in excellent