Since the 1950s American firearms were used extensively in Taiwan including the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M1903/1903a3 and M14 before switching to the M16 Assault Rifle and their derivatives. This is a 1950's Taiwan Made Variant Of The WW2 US M1 Garand Rifle Bayonet & Scabbard The bayonet has black plastic grips and has an overall length of 14". The 9 3/4" single edged fullered blade retains all of it's parkerised finish. The blade is crisply stamped on the ricasso 'KS 60-6' together with roundel which is the manufacturer code for Taiwan. The bayonet has a sprung push button at the cross guard which is a lock release catch to retain the bayonet in the scabbard. This operates smoothly. The scabbard is a green plastic/composite material and in good condition. It has a bent wire hook for attaching to a belt and both sides of the scabbard have small cartouches near to the throat. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 10
£135.00