Description
Korean War Imperial M5 bayonet for M1 Garand rifle, WW2 era M8 composition scabbard; great overall condition, considering the age. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM.
Original Korean War era M5 bayonet manufactured by Imperial Cutlery Co in Providence, RI. Imperial had filed for the M5 bayonet design patent in the end of 1952 and was awarded a DOD contract for the M5 manufacture in the summer of 1953. Later, during the Vietnam War Imperial was manufacturing the M5A1 model from 1967 to 1976. The M5/M5A1 bayonet was the first US battle rifle bayonet that was made almost entirely of cold-stamped parts, which greatly reduced costs and simplified manufacturing.
This specimen is used, but it’s in better than average condition for the type. This M5 is about 11-1/4″ / 28.5 cm overall; the blade is about 6-1/2″ / 16.5 cm long. The edge is very sharp still; the tip is intact. Ricasso is unmarked as intended; the guard is stamped U.S. M5 on one side, IMPERIAL the other with a small Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS) “eagle” stamp near the edge. Black plastic handle grips are tight with no cracks; bayonet release mechanism is excellent and 100% functional. All handle parts are solid with no play. Original WW2 era M8 composition scabbard was made by Victory Plastics division of Beckwith Manufacturing (VP / B.M. Co. on the throat). The scabbard has been re-painted; number 67 is painted under the throat. The webbing is intact; no chips or cracks on the plastic.
This original Korean War Imperial M5 bayonet is in very good overall condition. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the bayonet 
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