Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard - Modified With M5A1 Bayonet Crossguard Price_$220 - $990 Front plate was removed before

Front plate was removed before being painted which was a common practice

The exterior is now mostly a gray peppered patina

all of which are still clear

WaA560 in white paint

There are worn portions on the top and bottom

Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard - Modified With M5A1 Bayonet Crossguard Price_$220 - $990 Front plate was removed beforeOriginal Item: One of a kind. This type of experimental bayonet fighting knife began life as an M7 bayonet for use with 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. These were very popular among USGIs in Vietnam and into the early 1980s but only very few were ever issued. This example is offered in