Still not conclusive by any means, we need a lot more info. The blade made of highly flexible 55Si7 spring steel (HRC 51-53) is Kalgard coated. CAGE: 20014 P/N 8448476 Columbus Milpar & Mfg. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Imperial Knife Co.: M5 195354; M5A1 196768, 197273, and 1976 According to Cunningham, approximately 1.7 million M8 scabbards were produced from July 1943 to April 1944. This album contains pics/info on US military bayonets for the M16 series along with brief info on a few M7 "variants" that occasionally are offered as US military. Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. A /88 overwritten by 11/89". Skip, My German Colt marked M7 in the picture does not have the blade retaining bar. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. Two orders were placed under this contract for a total of 4,000. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. I have a half guard German M7 with a colt marked blade(W-Germany). Examples are found with both stacked leather and plastic grips. Brand new. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. Much darker finish. LXIII No. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. They made all of the US models from M4-M7, plus a bunch of European series for the G-3 rifles and others. Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind: PWH 196568; TWB 196970. Internally, the latching lever has been extended (perhaps stretched) at the rear to engage the bayonet lug much closer to the bayonets butt plate than on the M6. The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. DA-11-199-ORD-728 Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? It's easy! However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. The white substance seen in images of the bayonet is a preservative applied when the bayonet was packaged. A total of 28 M7 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. In terms of quantity, this is the largest single post-War bayonet order placed by the U.S. government to the present day. It's easy! Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. Viz Manufacturing was a highly-sought after defense contractor with a lengthy backlog of electronics orders. 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. U.S. government prime contractors, their manufacturer symbols, and approximate years of production include: Viz Manufacturing Co.: VIZ 196263 This example has an October 1963 packing date, which means that the contract was likely awarded in spring 1963. 2 EA. You don't have the retaining bar, or the hole it runs through. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. The manufacturers mark on Victory Plastics' post-War M8A1 scabbards was V.P. This makes sense given the bayonets attribution, as airborne use was the requirement for including a restraining lace on the M8A1 scabbard. Milpar had production quality issues from mid-1966 onwards that culminated in a government-ordered shutdown of bayonet production in February 1968. According to Cunningham, the 1954 contract was for 57,540 bayonets. The M7 bayonet is very similar to the older M4 bayonet with the Korean War era plastic grips for the M1/M2 carbines except that the M7 has a much larger muzzle ring. SKIP, Don- This is getting interesting! Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. The cardboard carton was produced in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, a town on the western edge of Philadelphia founded by Welsh settlers in the 1680s. DAAA09-87-C-0931 The 1950s scabbards differed from wartime M8A1 scabbards in only small details. In any case, the number of bayonets contracted for in 1985 would have been relatively small. Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island was awarded a total of six M7 bayonet contracts 197384. It also has the fat grips that were only used in early M5 production. This marking was used 196069. Contract DAAF-03-67-C-0067 was awarded in April 1967. Some unanswered questions still remain. With the 90 degree back cut, that should make it a legit G3/M16 German issue, but if the cross guard is not right, then it makes me wonder. Non Guns Knives Swords Military Bayonets AUTHENTIC RARE COLT M Bayonet With Scabbard MINT CONDITION NO RESERVE | 1035 | 0 | Lc | 125.0284ms, AUTHENTIC RARE COLT 62316 M7 Bayonet With Scabbard MINT CONDITION NO RESERVE. The blade is marked "Colt 62316". Leather scabbard marked 120.R.14.173 for Wurttemberg. Misfit I have one of the very first m7's marked west germany but my blade is green not black I have owned this one since 64 or 65. the last one with the new white out lined colt emblem one the other side of the blade is the new production also my blade is shorter Don, soungdog-Does your M7 have the retaining bar under the handle behind the guard ? Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. Why the government accepted the curved runout is unknown. 1 Each Hard evidence is lacking regarding who supplied the Working Homes subassemblies. Since these bayonets are often no longer available from military stocks, military honor guards have resorted to external sources of supply. Imperial Schrade Corp., General Cutlery, Inc., and Ontario Knife Co. are well-known bayonet makers. Completed M8A1 scabbards were packaged in pairs, encased in a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper, which was placed inside a cardboard carton. Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. These were catalogued under NSN 1005-00-017-9701: Bayonet-Knife M7 with Scabbard. After reading your description for the third time, I think your saying that the ( M7) is on the guard where the makers name is usually found. Also noticed the grips are not recessed for the bar.I am now assuming I have a very nice Colt M7 designed for the collector market. WONDERFUL CASED SET OF ORNATE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS BY GREEN-LONDON. SKIPH, The company's name was actually Molded Insulation Co., Inc. from 1932, when Victor I. Zelov acquired it from the Bendix Corp., until 1965, when he formally changed the corporate name to Viz Manufacturing Co., Inc. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the M1910 hook. I've had this one for 15 years or so. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Conetta Manufacturing Co. of Stamford, Connecticut, was awarded two M7 bayonet contracts: DA-11-199-AMC-723 in June 1966 and DAAF-01-68-C-0431 in December 1967. German 1871/84 Bayonet Made by Coppel and dated W88 for Wurttemberg. There are two variations of this scabbard, both with an olive drab fiberglass body with steel throat. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-ORD-601 on February 15, 1961. However, it is unknown how many had the red thread, how the red thread came to be, or why government inspectors accepted these. However, based on the dollar amount of the orders ($99,000) and the value attributed to M7 bayonets provided to foreign governments in 197172 (averaged $2.44 each), the number of bayonets produced appears to be in the neighborhood of 40,000, which explains their scarcity. Wish I could help. XLVI No. A-1-C /62 Production has occurred as recently as 2020, leaving open the possibility of further procurements. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. This contract included 90,000 of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo and 1,497 M10 Scabbards packaged individually. The M8A1 scabbard with this example was assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind 196970. The marking reads A Co 1/179. "Carrier Intrenching Tool Imperial Knife Co.: 196263; 196768 From 196568, the Working Home packaged their scabbards similar to Viz Manufacturing Co. I saw one sell on ebay for almost 100 dollars. Consequently, it was most likely used for training soldiers how to disarm a knife-wielding assailant. By submitting you agree with our, Copyright 2023 - Website Designed by FDI Creative. The scabbard contracts originating with the Beckwith parent company is why the steel throatpieces are marked "B. M. Co., while individual components sometimes bear the Victory Plastics Co. "Vp" mark. Other than some verdigris around the brass rivets and glove fastener, the scabbards remain perfectly preserved after more than 50 years in storage. I'm thinking that one of the last two pic's might show what your describing(?). CAGE 83C25 General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAE20-96-C-0224, in May 1996. This Imperial Knife Co. M6 bayonet was plated for ceremonial use by honor guard personnel. Camillus blades have the traditional 90-degree runout. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. Priority Shipping is $5.00. Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. During the Second World War, Gen. George S. Patton considered the 45th Division the best Division in the 7th Army, which he commanded during the North African and Sicilian invasions. The bayonet came in an issued M8A1 scabbard that still has the restraining lace. 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. Its blade has some scratches and surface oxidation from usage, storage, and handling. Wilson-Duggar Cos. Sorry about the way I phrased it, it was awkward. Basically opposite from the normal placement of the M7 mark. I do submit research for publication in The Journal of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors. A /86 Bayonet-Knife - M6 242.50 . The conversion entails what seems to be an impractical amount of work. M7 Bayonet & M8 BM Co Scabbard Post WWII - Vietnam War Era + P38Can Opener . An example from this contract is pictured at left. Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. These are believed to have been produced by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik. In 2010 and 2011, the Air Force also made procurements of M-1 Bayonet-Chrome Finish from Mc Kee, Inc. From at least 2006-present, the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard Headquarters at Quantico, VA, has sent their bayonets to a Kensington, MD, metals firm for plating. Vietnam War Era M8A1 scabbard producers and their production has been a less well understood area that has posed significant challenges to researchers due to lack of available federal contract data covering the first half of the 1960s. Haven't seen an Imperial or Milpar Colt marked to compare. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. Colt's earliest designs played a major role in the popularization of therevolverand the shift away from earlier single-shot pistols. 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle. M7 Bayonet made in Germany for COLT by Eickhorn (Solingen) marked "COLT" and "MADE IN GERMANY" on the ricasso, fits the M16 rifle, in black plastic scabbard marked "U.S. M8A1" (but not Made in Germany) on the throat. Devices Fabrication is the U.S. Army entity responsible for the design and fabrication of training devices such as pugil equipment, targets, rubber ducks (e.g., M4, M16A2, M240B, M60, M249), Improvised Explosive Device (IED) training aids, fox hole stands, weapon mock-ups, and many other devices. However, as of 2021, a relatively clear and coherent chronology has finally emerged. Bayonet w/Scabbard (M-7) 1 EA 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. Naval Academy from Mc Kee, Inc. of Savage MD, (an obvious reference to the late Clint McKee, founder of Fulton Armory). Would appreciate any input. M. Co. This may have been related to Victory Plastics ultimately unsuccessful attempt to build a commercial brand as a plastics manufacturer. Or $150 for both, shipping included. For more information go to -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. General Cutlery is also associated with M10 Scabbards supplied with their 1991 Australian M7 bayonet production and with a variety of M10 Scabbards produced commercially. This Colt Bayonet includes factory finish with factory checkered grips. You're right Skip, that's different. There are no markings on the blade itself. colt m7 bayonet made in germany ballymena court news 0 $39.99. $100 including shipping. Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. Factory construction in Dora, AL, was financed with federal redevelopment loans to the local government, who would own the factory and its machinery, then lease it to Wilson-Duggar Co. Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. The proper name for it was "Lace, Restraining, Scabbard." This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. thickness with 25 to 35 percent of a water-soluble phenolic resin cured under both high pressure and temperature. Love to see a picture if possible. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, was awarded contract DA-19-058-ORD-7598 in June or July 1953. Original Item: Only One Available. I opened the bid high so as to not set a reserve. It was one of the smallest contracts granted by the US Government. SGT. It is likely that the curved runout, conventional blade stamping process, and other manufacturing variations were introduced at this point, although the specific production line changes have not been documented. Two orders were placed under contract 723 and three orders were placed under contract 0431, totalling $1.3 million. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant In 1998, Hauser Products produced M10 Scabbards as a subcontractor for Lan Cay Inc. under contract DAAE20-98-P-0221. A-2/77 C-14. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. 56,801 is consistent with amount paid, so is likely correct. As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. Co. The initial contractor was Bauer Ord Company. The M7 bayonet is a bayonet that was used by the U.S. military for the M16 rifle, it can also be used with the M4 carbine as well as many other assault rifles, carbines and combat shotguns. Now, this is not a rare version. U.S. Bayonet-Knife M6 modified to mount to the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. A- I am told that it was a 1980s commercial venture, so there is evidence that parts bayonets were made by Eickhorn and offered to the public. DAAA-09-85-C-0540 The spacer and crosspiece were welded to the vestiges of the original crosspiece, then the M4 crosspiece ground narrow to resemble the wartime M4. It marries a U.S. Navy Mk. $100 including shipping. However, some (if not all) Wilson-Duggar Co. Other Bayonets with M4-M7 Series Features, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index, articles, working papers, and other reference material. LXIII No. Quality Packaging Comprised of a crude casting of a M7 Bayonet-Knife hilt and crosspiece with a thick, rounded plastic blade. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. The true quantity produced under this contract is likely more in the neighborhood of 75,000. Some U.S. M5 and M5A1 bayonets were marked with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), while others were not or may have had the DAS obliterated during service. This one is the Imperial/Colt marked blade M7. About 80,000 were produced. However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. The curved edge runout seen in images at left is typical of later Imperial M7 bayonets from the 1980, 1893, and 1984 contracts. Additional information is available in the M10 Scabbard Contracts Summary. (1.32 m.) long. If Wilson-Duggar Co. had manufactured its own subassemblies, both factories could have produced scabbards concurrently. Condition: New In Box Location: CA Trades Accepted: Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle. The M7 bayonet (NSN 1095-00-017-9701) is a bayonet that was used by the U.S. military for the M16 rifle, it can also be used with the M4 carbine as well as many other assault rifles, carbines and combat shotguns. Real curious to know, especially on an early one. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War, Fiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. The scabbard is molded plastic with a frog stud. Scabbard: "M8A1" over "TWB" also "A Co" over "1/179" scratched into reverse side of throatpiece. The SBA report is not explicit re bayonets, however, amount paid is spot-on for the quantity reported. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca, Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper, 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia, Mahanoy City Pa West Mahanoy Ave.vintage 1910 Very Rare, Twenty (20) Compass Pouchs Or First Aid Pouch, K-9 K9 Challenge Coin Army Navy Air Force Police Marine, Vintage "parker 51" Mate Black Mechanical Pencil, OIL CITY PA West First Street 1907 B&W ALBERTYPE. This example is from the second 1973 contract DAAF-03-73-D-1046, with a December 1973 packing date. "1005-722-3097" over "Bayonet-Knife, M-6" over "1 Ea." Here you go. This example has a May 1962 packing date. 3/09". Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Go on ebay and type Colt M7 and you'll easily find the one I mean. 45.00. The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. Scabbard bodies from this contract were also marked on the reverse with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS) using a -inch rubber stamp with black ink. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, German Eickhorn Colt US M7 Bayonet with Sheath Made in Germany, It appears in excellent shape with original Eickhorn Scabbard. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. GENUINE, AUTHENTIC COLT M7 BAYONET MINT CONDITION The two- or three-letter codes found on Vietnam-Era M8A1 scabbards are known in the Department of Defense (DOD) as Manufacturer Symbols. These are unique identifiers officially assigned by DOD to certain types of contractors. Description. 407,000 bayonets were eventually procured under this contract. 1 Each GI M8A1 Sheath Made in West Germany . More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. This example was made at the U.S. Army Training Support Center (TSC), Sand Hill, Fort Benning, GA, according to the provenance that accompanied it. In early 1944, the design was amended to both lengthen the strap assembly and incorporate a wire belt hanger. Bayonet Knife, M7 Click below to begin your paid subscription. Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. Fraser Manufacturing Corp. of Lexington, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-72-C-0188 in October 1971. Product Information. Note how large the tie hole in the tip is, compared to a U.S.-made M8A1 scabbard. U.S. military honor guards present the colors (flags) at special events and perform various roles at military funerals. Please Answer The Statement Below. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. Utica Cutlery's 1945 contract priced the M1 bayonet at $2.78. Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. The first of Colt's M7 bayonets were made 19611962 by Universal Industries of West Haven,CT. A 8/88. Item Name: FS Colt SP1 for Sale - great condition * Bayonet & Scabbard added* Location: Jasper Zip Code: 30143 Item is for: Sale Only Sale Price: $1900. "1005-300-5378 One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. Cunningham indicates a total quantity of 310,000 from Conetta's two 196669 M7 contracts. This example is from the second run that Ontario Knife Co. produced of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. No sales outside of USA please. 2 ea. DAAF03-73-D-1046-0001 As amended, the scabbard was designated M8A1. Description: Colt M7 bayonet and M8A1 Scabbard, NEW. ), and likely also final inspection gauges. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. This is one of the rare example of Colt bayonet and sacabbard and both items were made in Germany. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 According to Cunningham, Milpar delivered 182,804 M6 bayonets during fiscal year 1964 (7/1/63 to 6/30/64) under contract DA-11-199-AMC-270. The blade marking, FAD'H, is an abbreviation for Forces Armes d'Haiti. The M16 rifle's bayonet lug is also wider than that of the M1 Carbine, so the bayonet latch plate dimensions differ accordingly. The history of Beckwith Manufacturing Co., Victory Plastics Co., and their scabbard production has been well-documented by authors/researchers, Gary Cunningham and Frank Trzaska. A clone of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, but not as well made. This contract was for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. EICKHORN M7 COLT M16 AR15 BAYONET WITH SCABBARD MADE IN GERMANY (MINT) - Bayonets at GunBroker.com : 955849964 Advanced Toggle navigation Sign In Register Advanced Search My GunBroker Buying Selling Watchlist Saved Searches Shipping Toolbox Account Support Buy Sell Coupons Deals Articles Videos Help Sign In Register Sign In Register Advanced Search Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. 1 Each US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY This contract was for 9,960 M10 Scabbards. The most recent contract, W52H09-06-D-0068, was awarded in August 2006. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. This contract is reported to have been in the amount $1,858,758. Although Viz only produced M8A1 scabbards 196263, it appears that Viz and its owner, Victor I. 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