Original U.S. Korean War Era U.S.J. Japanese Made M4 Bayonet for the M1 Carbine with M8 Scabbard
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is something rather interesting, which we have not had before. At first glance, we assumed this was a typical U.S. Made M4 bayonet, with a WWII Period stacked leather grip. However, it is not marked as it should be, so we assumed it was a Korean-made example. However further inspection showed a faint U.S.J. M4 / S.I. stamped on the crossguard, so this is definitely a Japanese-Made M4 Bayonet for the M1 and M2 carbine. Unlike the preceding bayonets that are commercial copies, this next bayonet is an extremely well made substantial bayonet. It is the same quality as the US military contract bayonets. It has a segmented leather grip with six grooves. It does not have the resin spacers at either end. All metal parts are Parkerized. According to M. H. Cole in Book IV, these bayonets were made in Japan under U.S. control most likely during the Korean War.
These are generally considered to be of good construction, but definitely not as collectible as the U.S. made versions. These were originally produced to meet the demand for bayonet when many M1 Carbines were released from surplus. This one is still in great shape, with a nice blued body and factory lower edge. The upper edge has been sharpened somewhat. The pommel lock works fine, and it's altogether solid, though the crossguard wiggles a tiny bit.
Comes with an OD green fiber scabbard marked U.S. M8 / B.M. CO. also offered in very nice condition. This design features a thermoplastic impregnated duck canvas body, metal throat, and canvas frog and securing strap with a steel pistol belt hook. The scabbard was manufactured by Beckwith Manufacturing Co, a division of Victory Plastics, whose stylized V P logo is also present on the scabbard body. The canvas is in great shape, as are the metal fittings and snap. The original parkerized finish on the throat is in very good condition.
The perfect accessory for any WWII or Korean War issue M1 Carbine.
Dimensions:
Blade length: 6 3/4”
Blade Style: Spear Point Knife
Overall length: 11 5/8”
Crossguard: 2 1/4”
Scabbard length: 7 3/8" with belt loop.
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