Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Smith & Wessons JOHN WATERS OF BIRMINGHAM

JOHN WATERS OF BIRMINGHAM

This example is quite literally the best we have ever had

bridges and marshaling areas

The rod passes through the reinforced end of the fusee spring cover and engages the threaded nut in the spring

Guiteau was reportedly furious that Garfield overlooked him for appointment to a federal post and vowed to take vengeance on the President - and to do so with a good-looking gun

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard Antique Smith & Wessons JOHN WATERS OF BIRMINGHAMOriginal 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. This example is offered