Colt 601 Build

[browningautorifle]

Nice looking bayonet...

[Madcap]

Nice looking bayonet...

Do you understand why there are gaps between both ends of the handle on these bayonets? It seems to be common on all the M7's I've seen.

[browningautorifle]

gaps between both ends of the handle

Just the fit of the bakelite, done a bit short to allow for differences. If the pommel becomes loose, the direction was to re-rivet and that would shorten a bit. If the muzzle ring became loose, hammer the retaining fork. Weld as a last resort. All these things made differences.