| M7 Bayonet | |
|---|---|
 M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Sheath | |
| Type | Bayonet |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1964–present |
| Used by | US Military |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1944 for M4 bayonet |
| Manufacturer |
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| Produced | 1964–present |
| No. built | ~3 million |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
| Blade length | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Blade type | Spear Point |
| Scabbard/sheath | M8, M8A1, & M10 |
The M7 bayonet (NSN 1095-00-017-9701) is a bayonet that was used by the U.S. military for the M16 rifle, it can also be used with the M4 carbine as well as many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]
- ^ Phillips, Russell (21 June 2011). This We'll Defend: The Weapons and Equipment of the U.S. Army. Shilka Publishing. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-4581-0420-5.