Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts She was sold on October

She was sold on October 15

although outnumbered and under-prepared

Totally hand made

291 American officers and 127 enlisted men at the camp

Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts She was sold on OctoberOriginal 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