Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Snider Rifle Accessories together with one detachable shirt

together with one detachable shirt collar

Included in this set are

dated 2/1/1943

the sight on this example was replaced with a traditional buckhorn style

Co offered in excellent condition complete with original cardboard box

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Snider Rifle Accessories together with one detachable shirtOriginal 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