BM Co (Beckwith Manufacturing Company). M5A1 Knife Bayonet By Imperial & M8 Scabbard With Integral Frog By BM Co (Beckwi Bayonets

MINT, U.S. M5A1 Knife Bayonet By Imperial & M8 Scabbard With Integral Frog By BM Co (Beckwith Manufacturing Company). Sn 13341 - 13341

This is an American M5A1Knife Bayonet by 'Imperial' complete with its M8 scabbard by the Beckwith manufacturing Company. These bayonets were an improvement on the M5 in that the press catch was modified due to complaints that the original catch was sometimes difficult to operate (see ‘an illustrated history of bayonets page 246 by Brayley). This example of the M5A1 bayonet has the correct improved catch. Its parkerised steel blade measures 6 ¾” and is in excellent condition. The cross guard is stamped 'US M5A1’ on one side of the blade and by the manufacturer ‘Imperial' on the other side of the blade. It has chequered black plastic grips secured by screw bolts. Its olive green scabbard has holed metal chape for thigh cord and an integral webbing frog with belt loop which has a single retaining strap, brass stud fastener and steel belt bar. The steel throat mount is correctly stamped 'U.S. M8' and with 'BM Co' manufacturer detail (Beckwith Manufacturing Company). Price includes UK delivery. Sn 13341
£145.00