10/23/2026
Artifact of the Week – M-9 Bayonet and Sheath
The M9 Phrobis III bayonet has been part of the US arsenal since 1986. It replaced the Vietnam-era M7 bayonet. It was designed by Charles "Mickey" Finn. Bayonets attach at the end of rifle's barrel and used in close quarters combat. Various forms of bayonets have been in use since at least the 17th Century. (Source: Crane Collection)