US M7 IMPERIAL bayonet

US M7 IMPERIAL bayonet, superb condition, parkerized blade, scabbard in excellent condition.

The M7 bayonet is a bayonet used by the U.S. Army for the M16 rifle. It can also be used with the M4 carbine, as well as many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat rifles. It can be used as a combat knife and utility tool. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.

The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. The blade is 3/16 of an inch wide and weighs approximately 9.6 ounces. One edge is sharpened along its entire length, while the opposite side of the blade is sharpened to approximately 3 inches. There are no markings on the blade itself. The manufacturer's initials or name, along with "US M7," are stamped under the crossbar. The non-slip handles are molded black plastic. The steel parts have a uniform dark gray/black parkerized finish. Scabbard marked US M8 A1 TWB manufacture