Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Rifles Gurkha Battalion markings to both

Gurkha Battalion markings to both brass butt plate and brass trigger guard

• Leather scabbard marked JEWELL - 1918

with the rim overlay being partially missing

Connect receptacle on Power Plant to plane wiring in accordance with wiring diagram

The shorter of the two has a wooden handle attached to a 16 1/2 flanged blade

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Rifles Gurkha Battalion markings to bothOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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