M7 Bayonet and M8A1 Scabbard

American M7 bayonet and scabbard. The handle has two piece black plastic checkered grips which are secured to the tang by two screws. The flat pommel has a squared mortise slot with a locking device in the form of two independent spring loaded catches, operated by two grooved extensions at the lower back edge. The cross guard has a muzzle ring diameter of 22 mm and is stamped US M7 BOC. The blade has a half back edge with a spear point. All metal parts are parkerized black. The moulded olive green plastic fibre scabbard has an integral webbing frog riveted to an extension bar of the mouthpiece with a belt loop, press stud grip securing strap and a wire hook for attachment to the load carrying equipment. The throat is stamped USM8A1 over PWH and the tip has a reinforced hole with a nylon securing thong.

This bayonet is made for the American M16 rifle.