Original U.S. Vietnam War Milpar M6 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia The rifling in the bore

The rifling in the bore is worn with some pitting in the grooves

most probably inflicted by a little boy

The case head originally had one white dot

Offered in very good condition with only spots of discoloration

and saw a door open underneath the tower and we opened it up and the stench was terrible

Original U.S. Vietnam War Milpar M6 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia The rifling in the boreOriginal Item: One of a kind. This experimental bayonet fighting knife began life an M6 bayonet for use with a the U. S. M14 rifle. However, a one piece cast aluminum grip panel with integrated knuckle duster guard was added in theater to create a close combat handheld weapon. It appears the bayonet may have become damaged, so it was adjusted and the handle cast directly around the tang and cross guard. This were very popular among USGIs in Vietnam