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| M5 Bayonet | |
|---|---|
 U.S. military M5 Bayonet with M8 scabbard | |
| Type | Bayonet |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1953–1970s |
| Used by | US Army |
| Wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1950–1952 |
| Manufacturer |
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| Produced | 1953–1977[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 11.5 in (29 cm) |
| Blade length | 6.5 in (17 cm) |
| Blade type | Spear Point |
The M5 Bayonet was adopted by the U.S. military in 1953 to replace other bayonets for the M1 Garand rifle. It uses the M8A1 scabbard.
- ^ Cobb, Ralph E. (2011). "M5 & M6 Bayonets (U.S. & Foreign), U.S. M7 Bayonets, M8, M8A1, & M10 Scabbards". World Bayonets.com. Retrieved August 5, 2024.