U.S. Service  
M7 Bayonet &  
M8A1 Scabbard   

        Markings—
        Crossguard:        Designation & maker
        Blade:                Unmarked
        Scabbard throat:  Designation & maker

Bayonet, USM7 & Scabbard M8A1—
Bayonet mfg:          Imperial Cutlery, Providence,
                             Rhode Island, USA
Scabbard mfg:        PWH
Rifle:                      5.56mm AR15, M16, M16A1 & A2,
                             and CAR generic series
Length, overall:       12.0 in. [34.0 cm]
Length, blade:         6.8 in. [17cm]
Length, scabbard:   13.0 in [32.5 cm]
Muzzle ring diam.:   7/8 in. [22 mm]
Weight:                  circa 15oz. [.4 kg]
Grips:                     Black plastic Zintel moulding 
                              secured by 2 screws
Blade detail:            Carbon steel with 3-in. long
                              false edge to the point
Blade finish:            Mat black, chemically treated
Scabbard material:   Plastic composite body with steel
                              re-inforce and mouthpiece, 
                              integral webbing belt frog