Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Snider Rifle Accessories the sight on this example

the sight on this example was replaced with a traditional buckhorn style

Co offered in excellent condition complete with original cardboard box

dated 2/1/1943

showing very little use

8 Tablets (wound Tablets) 1 packet

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Snider Rifle Accessories the sight on this exampleOriginal 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 brass 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. Furthermore, brass examples are extremely rare. This example is offered