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)

100 Black/White stereographs (photos) and stereoscope glasses stored in pockets inside the front and rear covers

with excellent finish and bores

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

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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