Where Can I Get an M5A1 Bayonet?
Some military collectibles are in higher demand than others. Consequently, it is not always easy to come by the parts, accessories and collectibles you want on demand. Much of the time, stumbling up something you’ve been after for a while is more a matter of luck and having your eyes open than it is about your prowess in shopping. Some might say the case could be made for the M5A1 bayonet , which is a variant of the M5 bayonet that was designed to be used with the M1 Garand rifle. It has been said that the M5, and subsequent variants like the M5A1 bayonet (designed during the Korean War), were designed to be easier to mount to the M1 with cold weather gear. Whatever the case, the M5 and variants are very recognizable from the prominent absence of a barrel mounting ring that many bayonets in the past were made for securing to the barrel. Using a mount ring was a commonly used practice for a long time, and many bayonets today still affix via the use of a barrel ring. Either way, the M...