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U.S M4 Bayonet and Scabbard for the M1 Carbine. 19171 - 19171 The M4 bayonet, like the M3 fighting knife that preceded it, was designed for rapid production using a minimum of strategic metals and machine processes; it used a relatively narrow 6.75-inch bayonet-style spear-point blade with a sharpened 3.5-inch secondary edge.[1] The blade was made of carbon steel, and was either blued or parkerised. Production of the grooved leather handle was later simplified by forming the grip of stacked leather washers that were shaped by turning on a lathe, then polished and lacquered. The steel cross guard had a bayonet muzzle ring and the bayonet fastener is on the pommel. Later models used a black moulded plastic handle. The basic design would be used for the later M5, M6 and M7 bayonets. This example has unmarked plastic chequered grips, with ‘U.S M4’ imprinted on the cross guard. The blade looks to have been sharpened, but is free of any nicks or marks. The scabbard is the correct issue in drab olive, the plastic and webbing are mark free. An excellent addition to anyone’s collection. The price includes U.K. delivery. 19171. £295.00
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