Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Wheellock Firearms The 505th (organized into a

The 505th (organized into a regimental combat team with the addition of the 3rd Battalion of the 504th

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

Very nice original peaked hat in size 55cm featuring gilt raised oak leaves on leather visor

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

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 The 505th (organized into aOriginal 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