Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Wheellock Firearms Further modifications in the same

Further modifications in the same year involving both tubular and box magazines led to the Type 22 rifle

It has an excellent condition original black oil cloth liner with adjustment cord and sprung webbing chinstrap all of which are completely intact

so they would not have been left in storage by the owner

Whittington with Black Hard Bound Cover

the steadily building strength of the United States Army Air Forces

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Wheellock Firearms Further modifications in the sameOriginal 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