M7

Knife bayonet for use with the 5.56 mm. NATO caliber F88 (Steyr AUG) assault rifle.

These were produced in 1991 by the General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio. They are Identical to the US bayonet knife M7, save for the markings. Australian-contract M7 bayonets are simply marked “M7” and carry the Broad Arrow acceptance mark.

The scabbard is believed to be manufactured by Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, Illinois. A variation of the U.S. M10 scabbard, being molded out of light green plastic with a green belt hanger (instead of black) with dark green paint in a camouflage pattern. The Australian-contract scabbard has the Broad Arrow molded into the front (instead of M10).

Australia procured the M7 bayonet at the same time they contracted with Buck Knives to produce an Australian-contract version of the Multipurpose Bayonet System M9. Beyond that, little is known about their procurement. The number of Australian-contract M7 bayonets produced is not known. 

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This example is excellent. Blade retains original finish and factory edge. apart from in and out wear, the blade is faultless.

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Pommel is excellent, pincer mechanism works. plastic grips are excellent complete with the correct NSN number which can be seen once they are lifted off. 

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Cross guard is good apart from some minor scuffing. underneath near the blade carriers the correct M7 and broad arrow marks.

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Scabbard is excellent. no visible scratches or paint loss. Belt hanger is excellent. 

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Aussie M7 bayonets are scarce and this one is near unissued condition. 

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