Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras the city of Leipzig

the city of Leipzig

and the silver color is still very vibrant

Ghosts of Cartouches still visible and DATED 1811 on stock and barrel

The pistol is 13" overall

Cartridge Type: Lead Shot and Powder with Percussion Cap

Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras the city of LeipzigOriginal Item: One of a kind. This type of 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 and into the early 1980s but only very few were ever issued. This example is offered in excellent