{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-m7-bayonet-with-experimental-knuckle-guard-and-m8a1-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is offered in excellent condition the M7 bayonet is marked \u003cstrong\u003eCONETTA \u003c\/strong\u003eby Conetta Manufacturing Company of Stamford, Conn., who produced bayonets for the M14 and M16 rifles.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe M8A1 scabbard is marked \u003cstrong\u003ePWH\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Philadelphia Home for Working Blind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOverall a very interesting unique U.S. fighting knife dating from the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13763893887045,"sku":"ON5381","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON5381__02.jpg?v=1604331048","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-m7-bayonet-with-experimental-knuckle-guard-and-m8a1-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}