{"product_id":"original-u-s-post-vietnam-war-era-colt-s-new-model-m7-bayonet-with-m8a1-scabbard-for-the-m16-service-rifle","title":"Original U.S. Post Vietnam War Era Colt’s “New Model” M7 Bayonet with M8A1 Scabbard For The M16 Service Rifle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Post Vietnam War era M7 bayonet known as Colt’s “New Model” by Colt. The bayonet comes with an M8A1 scabbard by . The M7 bayonet (NSN 1095-00-017-9701) is a bayonet that was used by the U.S. military for the M16 rifle, it can also be used with the M4 carbine as well as many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife-style bayonet was based on the M4 bayonet for the M1 Carbine, which was itself based on the M3 fighting knife. The M7 is almost identical, except for the much larger muzzle ring to go over the M16's flash hider. This example is nicely marked on the blade with Colt's \"\u003cstrong\u003erampant horse\u003c\/strong\u003e\" logo, followed by \u003cstrong\u003eCOLT'S 62316 \/ HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is in fair condition with some very minor oxidation and wear. It is still very sharp. It still has the original phosphate finish almost fully intact. Grips are the standard hard black checkered phenolic type, and they are in excellent condition, with no cracks or chips, pretty much unissued save for a bit of oxidation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe scabbard is marked on the throat:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. M8A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePWH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard was manufactured by the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind\/The Working Blind (PWH\/TWB). It is in good shape with minor oxidation on the throat but the body is clean save for a few scratches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for display. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 6 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Spear Point Bayonet\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 12”\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 7 3\/4\" with belt frog\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45328771153989,"sku":"ONJR26JARA099","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26JARA099__01.jpg?v=1783689333","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-post-vietnam-war-era-colt-s-new-model-m7-bayonet-with-m8a1-scabbard-for-the-m16-service-rifle","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}