Description
This is a circa early 1960s US Army M6 bayonet for the M1 Garand Rifle. The bayonet is sheathed in an M8 scabbard by B.M. Company.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1960's.
SIZE:Approximately 12-3/4" in length and 2-7/8" in width at widest part (sheathed).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Steel, hard resin plastic, cotton, nickel; scabbard: cast resin with woven fiber for structure.
ATTACHMENT:Clip, snap on scabbard strap, hole in bottom of scabbard.
MARKINGS:US M6 MILPAR COL (on knife);
This is from a United States Army Bayonet Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP VAJX01 LHEX3/12 SLFJX1/13 LOST7/16 TLAFEX10/07/24
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The bayonet shows some small spots of light to medium wear and some oxidation; the scabbard has some light abrasions and minor wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.