The M7 bayonet (NSN 1095-00-017-9701) is a bayonet that was used by the U.S. military for the M16 rifle, it can also be used with the M4 carbine as well as many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool.

Feb 3, 2009 · Designed to be used as a hand weapon or fighting knife, the M7's primary role was as a bayonet for the M16 rifle and the M4 carbine. It can be used on many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns, as well. The M7 had a …

It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. The M7 bayonet is very similar to the older M4 bayonet with the Korean War era plastic grips for the M1/M2 carbines except that the M7 has a much larger muzzle ring.

Genuine Vietnam War Era U.S. Army M7 Carbine bayonet fighting knife with original M8A1 scabbard. This knife-style bayonet was based on the M4 bayonet for the M1 Carbine, which was itself based on the M3 fighting knife. The M7 is almost identical, except for …

During the Vietnam War approximately 3 million M7 bayonets were produced by five different makers. It is believed that MILPAR was the first non-Colt government contract for M7 production and began in early 1964. From 1964-1967 MILPAR delivered approximately 650,000 M7's.

To find these Vietnam Era bayonets and scabbards in this condition is really rare. In 1964 Colt was awarded the U.S. Government contract to produce the AR-15/M-16 rifle for the military.

Sep 14, 2022 · Built on the back of the M4 bayonet, which was issued toward the tail end of World War 2, the M7 is designed to be used with the M16 or the M4 carbine, although it can fit on numerous other rifles. The M7 was first introduced in 1964 during the Vietnam War.

Original Vietnam War era M7 bayonet manufactured circa 1969 by Bauer Ord Company (BOC). The M7 was first issued in 1964; it was originally designed for the M16 rifle but it will fit several later-produced US combat rifles, including the current M4 carbine.

A Vietnam War-vintage U.S.G.I. M7 Bayonet with M8A1 Scabbard. This fits most M16 rifles and 5.56mm AR clones with bayonet lugs, as well as some of the more recent military-pattern riot shotguns with bayonet lugs.

A Vietnam War-vintage U.S.G.I. M5 Bayonet with M8 Scabbard. This fits any M1 Garand rifle as well as some BM59 rifles. This was the bayonet model that was issued to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN).