Original U.S. Vietnam War BOC M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard French Field Equipment When the guy behind the

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The liner also bears a totally original paper name tag under celluloid window that reads:

The BATF approved non-operational reproduction dummy right side plate is nicely marked with replicated stamping:

There are a number of stereopticon pictures that show guard units armed with a mix of 1884 and 1888 rifles

Original U.S. Vietnam War BOC M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard French Field Equipment When the guy behind theOriginal 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