Description
Vietnam War Camillus M4 bayonet for M1 carbine, original PWH M8A1 composition scabbard. Great set in rare UNUSED condition; this type is hard-to-find this nice.
Original Vietnam War era M4 bayonet for M1 carabine manufactured in the early 1950th by Camillus Cutlery Co. in Camillus, NY. Pre-1954 manufacture with the stacked leather washers handle – starting in the late 1954, M4 bayonets were outfitted with the “new style” black plastic grips. Most of the post-WW2 era manufacture M4s were issued to the troops during the war in Vietnam. A large quantity of M1 carabines were transferred to the South Vietnamese armed forces. The M1 carbine was well-suited for jungle warfare and it was was well-received by the troops. Attached are a few contemporary photos of South Vietnamese troops armed with M1 carabines and M4 bayonets (photos are for reference only; not included with the lot).
This specimen is in rare unused condition with original finish; original US-made M8A1 scabbard also looks unused. This M4 is about 11-1/2″/ 29 cm overall; parkerized blade is about 6-5/8″ / 17 cm long. Original factory edge is razor-sharp; the tip is intact. Ricasso is unmarked as intended; muzzle ring/guard is stamped U.S. M4 / CAMILLUS. The “old-style” stacked leather washers handle is nice and tight; al parts are solid with no play. Bayonet release mechanism is in perfect working order; it’s 100% functional. Original M8A1 composition scabbard was made by Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind (PWH stamp on the throat). The scabbard is unused; unpainted “gun-gray” steel throat is stamped USM8A1 / PWH on the front side.
This Vietnam War Camillus M4 bayonet and PWH M8A1 composition scabbard are in excellent overall condition and 100% serviceable still. Not cleaned or tampered with in any way, 100% original “as is” condition; these are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the lot 😉 I have a few more Vietnam War fighting knives and bayonets, as well as several scarce WW1 and WW2 American and European fighting daggers, bayonets and trench knives available for sale – please take a look in our Militaria section.
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