{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-boxed-new-old-stock-m4-bayonet-fighting-knife-by-camillus-with-m8a1-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. WWII Boxed New Old Stock M4 Bayonet Fighting Knife by Camillus with M8A1 Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a fantastic \u003cstrong\u003eUnissued \/ New-Old-Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e WWII U.S. Army M4 Carbine bayonet fighting knife, with an original M8A1 scabbard. Nicely marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. M4 \/ CAMILLUS\u003c\/strong\u003e on the blade side of hand guard . An incredible find in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMINT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econdition, unissued in the original wrap AND the issue labeled box! . The metal is still coated with cosmoline and wrapped in the original rust preventative treated wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet still has the original WWII issue leather washer grip. The pommel is held on by an unusual “starburst” peening pattern.This is definitely a WWII example, and not a later reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a nice WWII issue OD green thermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric scabbard, with Olive Drab hanger with a 1910 hook attached. The scabbard markings we cannot see, as we do not wish to remove the original wrapping material. However, most likely the scabbard is marked\u003cstrong\u003e U.S. M8A1 \/ B.M. CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e, (one of the most common makers) which is often paired with Victory Plastics, whose maker marking (a stylized V.P.) is visible on the reverse side of the scabbard body The scabbards original elkhide thong tie is also included as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phenomenal example of an issue WWII fighting knife\/bayonet, in the same condition as it would have been issued over 75 years ago! It would be nearly impossible to upgrade from this excellent specimen. Ready to display with your WWII issue M1 Carbine!\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: 11 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 2 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 7 1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40583948697669,"sku":"ONSV23SHS25","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23SHS25__05.jpg?v=1685722888","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-boxed-new-old-stock-m4-bayonet-fighting-knife-by-camillus-with-m8a1-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}