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 M5 and variants lack this, and appear more like tactical combat knives than other, larger bayonets. Much like the famous OKC 499 ir Services Knife, the M5 has the lines of a fighting knife or a bowie.

Anyway, all of that, as interesting as it might be, has little to nothing to do with how or where you can get one. The premise here is to put you in front of sellers that can supply you with coveted, popular military collectibles like this.

We’ll be brief. There is one seller online that you can routinely visit in confidence that they will have the M5 bayonet you want in stock, or at least some variant of it. You’ll get a deal on quality, as they list the condition right in the product description, and you might even get a steal on price.

However, since collectibles like these come and go, the only way to know for sure is to visit their website, SarcoInc.com. Sarco, Inc., is one of the internet’s largest providers of militaria, historical collectibles, firearms and parts.

If collection is the only merit you ascribe to Sarco, Inc., then they deserve more than a modest share of respect. Whether you’re looking for parts for an M1 Carbine, a leather shoulder holster for a 1911, a full build kit for a 1903 or some other piece of military fascination, they have what you’re looking for.

However, Sarco, Inc. deserves more praise than for their collection alone. They are a true beacon of customer service in an industry where facts and background knowledge can be as hard to come by as the products themselves. No doubt, some of the things they sell require an uncommon degree of education to understand and use.

Visit their website listed above, and if you have any questions while you’re shopping, remember that in this day and age, no one’s ever more than a phone call away. Call them at 610-250-3960 for help. They’ll get you what you need.

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