Overview
US M7 Bayonet (BOC manufacturer) Vietnam-era ~ Vintage
The US M7 Bayonet (BOC manufacturer) is a 11.5-inch Vietnam-era fighting knife for the M16 rifle, featuring a 6.5-inch parkerized steel blade, black checkered grip, and muzzle ring. It is paired with the M8A1 scabbard (manufactured by VIZ), which includes a green fiberglass body, steel throat, and M1910 wire hanger.
- Bayonet Use: The US M7 Bayonet was the standard bayonet for the M16 rifle and M4 carbine. It was designed as a fighting knife as well as a bayonet.
- Scabbard Use: The US M8A1 Scabbard is designed to facilitate carrying the M3 trench knife and M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonet knives. It is constructed from olive drab webbing and a plastic body with a metal throat and an integral webbing belt loop.
- Era: The combination of a BOC-marked bayonet and a VIZ-marked scabbard is highly consistent with original U.S. Vietnam War era military issue gear
- Bayonet Manufacturer: BOC (Bauer Ordnance Company).
- Scabbard Manufacturer: VIZ Manufacturing (Philadelphia, Pa.).
- Era: Vietnam War (introduced 1964).
- Blade Material: Parkerized steel.
- Handle: Black, molded plastic/polymer checkered grips.
- Scabbard Features: Olive drab web hanger, metal-reinforced tip, and securing strap.
These items are highly collectible, with the BOC mark signifying early, authentic, US-made contract production.
.190" blade stock, .876" blade depth. Comes in a USM8A1 sheath. Has some scratches, excellent condition for its age, great condition overall.