{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-m7-bayonet-with-experimental-brass-knuckle-guard-and-m8a1-scabbard-1","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 brass 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. Furthermore, brass examples are extremely rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is offered in very good condition the \u003cstrong\u003eM7\u003c\/strong\u003e bayonet is marked \u003cstrong\u003eBOC\u003c\/strong\u003e for Bauer Ordnance Co. The M8A1 scabbard is marked \u003cstrong\u003ePWH\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Philadelphia Home for Working Blind. Later on this company marked scabbards with \"TWB\" in 1969-1970 to represent the Working Home's corporate name, The Working Blind, Inc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOverall a very interesting unique U.S. fighting knife dating from the Vietnam War. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31691998920773,"sku":"ONSV6443","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV6443__03.jpg?v=1593909522","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-m7-bayonet-with-experimental-brass-knuckle-guard-and-m8a1-scabbard-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}