Original U.S. Vietnam War BOC M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Military Art M-63 Mount for the standard

M-63 Mount for the standard U

War Department Stock Number for each item

items 60/61 and 62

but is a little loose due to leather shrinkage

an Army National Guard Division from Texas and Oklahoma

Original U.S. Vietnam War BOC M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Military Art M-63 Mount for the standardOriginal 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