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Old 12-17-2009, 10:09 PM
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Yes, the M7 Bayonet was able to be mounted on the M16A2/M203 grenade launcher combo...
It could be the rifle, we had M16A1's and there was absolutely no way a bayonet was going to fit between the two barrels.
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However, as can be clearly seen, there's not even enough space for the sling swivel.... I have to say based on the US Army docs these are taken from and my own experience with the M7 and M16A1/M203, the bayonet cannot physically be fitted while the launcher is in place. This is even more impossible if the base weapon is a carbine.

HOWEVER!

If the M203 barrel was cut shorter by about an inch, it could be fitted. It wouldn't be particularly safe though as the launcher could be fired (but not reloaded) while the bayonet was in place and it is EXTREMELY likely the grenade would strike the bayonet.
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