This is a genuine Buck 188 or USMC Buck stainless steel black handguard. Rare new old stock, but will have some light scuffs/wear to the black finish from storage and handling. This is the 2nd style of handguards used on the Buck 188 starting around 1990 (longer bottle opener grooves and made of stainless steel instead of regular steel). Also fits most other M9 bayonets. Made in USA.