Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Smith & Wessons the canopy and shroud lines

the canopy and shroud lines fold inside the bag

are selling for what the originals did nearly 30 years ago

after the patent renewal was granted

South Vietnam on 7 September 1966

Alsace Lorraine

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Smith & Wessons the canopy and shroud linesOriginal 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