Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lot of five US M8A1 PWH scabbards for US bayonets for a penny-start auction.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The US M8A1 PWH scabbard is a historically significant Vietnam War–era bayonet sheath manufactured by the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind (PWH) in Philadelphia between approximately 1965 and 1969. Designed as a standardized scabbard for multiple U.S. military edged weapons, it features an olive drab fiberglass body, a steel throat stamped “US M8A1” and “PWH,” and a black-painted steel wire belt hanger. This versatile design allowed compatibility with a wide range of bayonets and fighting knives, including the M3 trench knife, M4, M5/M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets, making it a practical and widely issued component of U.S. military field gear during the Vietnam conflict. Its rugged construction and universal fit reflected the military’s need for durable, adaptable equipment suitable for harsh combat environments.
Beyond its functional role, the M8A1 PWH scabbard carries notable historical and social significance. Production by the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind highlights an important wartime manufacturing effort that provided employment and vocational opportunities for visually impaired workers, contributing meaningfully to the national defense industry. Many of these scabbards saw extensive service not only with U.S. forces but also through military aid programs supporting South Korea and South Vietnam, further extending their operational footprint. Today, original examples marked “PWH” are highly collectible, valued for their authenticity, wartime provenance, and connection to both military history and social enterprise, making them a compelling addition to any advanced militaria collection.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1157737977 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-04 21:31:48 |
CurrentBid: |
210 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-03-04 16:32:57 |
