| M6 bayonet | |
|---|---|
 The M6 bayonet with M8A1 sheath | |
| Type | Bayonet |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1961–present |
| Used by | US Military |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1944 for M4 bayonet |
| Manufacturer |
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| Produced | 1961–1969 |
| Variants | M7 bayonet |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
| Blade length | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Blade type | Spear Point |
| Scabbard/sheath | M8 & M8A1 |
The M6 bayonet is a bayonet used by the U.S. military for the M14 rifle, it can also be used with the Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle as well M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle. It was introduced in 1957, at the same time as the rifle itself.[1] It is the only bayonet made for the M14.
- ^ Brayley, Martin (2004). Bayonets: An Illustrated History. Krause Publications. p. 234. ISBN 978-0-87349-870-8.