This is an original WW2 US M4 Knife Bayonet by Utica complete with its original M8A1 scabbard by PWH (Pennsylvania Working Home For The Blind) & Thigh Cord (see page 107 of Cole’s book US Military Knives Book III). The bayonet is in excellent condition. It has the correct compressed leather rings handle in very good condition. Its razor sharp blackened steel blade measures 6 ¾” length. The cross guard is stamped 'US M4 Utica' and with the Frankford Arsenal ‘ignited grenade’ mark. The pommel has the correct ‘pincer’ bayonet release catch. Its original olive green plastic scabbard is correctly reinforced at the tip where it is holed for cord and fitted with boot lace thigh cord. It has the correct integral webbing frog with belt loop which has a single retaining strap with brass press stud fastener and steel wire belt bar. The steel throat mount is correctly stamped 'U.S. M8A1' and PWH (Pennsylvania Working Home For The Blind) manufacturer detail. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 206 (American Knives & knife bayonets box)
£395.00