Cunningham indicates that 265,951 bayonets were reportedly delivered under this contract. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under these contracts. During the post-War period, Victory Plastics Co. is believed to have been awarded one research & development contract; and, two or three production contracts related to the M8A1 scabbard. J & D Tool Co.: M5 195456; M5A1 1957 CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen This is a Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen in West Germany. LIII No. However, as of 2021, a relatively clear and coherent chronology has finally emerged. M7 Knife Bayonet Vietnam War Era w M8A1 Scabbard f Military USMC Army & P38. "1005-00-073-9238 Militaria & Weapons 1 Ea. (M10 Scabbard Only) No evidence of further U.S. Government M4M7 bayonet-knife scabbard production has been found until the first M10 scabbard contract was let in 1985. Victory Plastics Co. was awarded contract DA-19-020-ORD-2399 that led to a September 1954 final report titled M-8 Fiberglass Scabbard for M-4 Bayonet Knife, Project TS2-2028 Report No. 1 Each One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. This example is from the last M7 bayonet prime contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. More recent contracts were fulfilled by Ontario via a middleman who served as prime contractor. 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. 1 EA The concurrent use of two contractor identities likely enabled the symbol VIZ to be used on M8A1 scabbards in 196263, instead of the (Molded Insulation) companys officially-assigned manufacturer symbol ML. However, the M4 crosspiece is quite crude and the DAS is struck uncharacteristically deep, so may be of local manufacture instead of a USGI part. 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This commercial bayonet was inspired by an experimental bayonet considered during the Vietnam War which was not adopted. 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Haiti is believed to have obtained additional M1 Garand rifles through commercial arms purchases. This example was packaged in December 1984. Fraser had hundreds of government contracts and was most well-known for its design and production of vehicle mounts for machine guns. The M5A1 designation had not yet been finalized, resulting in the bayonets being marked M5-1, instead. Carrier measures 10.50in. DA-11-199-ORD-601 The M3 Combat Knife was intended for issue to troops not armed with rifles and bayonets, so the strap assembly (belt hanger) did not incorporate the wire hanger used with the cartridge belt. 1005-00-017-9701 Wish I could help. CAGE 83C25 This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. Imperial Schrade Corp. was the successor to Imperial Knife Co. Hauser Products, Inc. was low-bidder for this contract, but their bid was rejected on a technicality, per the Government Accountability Office (GAO). However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. Genuine Army Surplus Online Prepper Store. Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. Bayonet-Knife - M6 M-1956 Contract No. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. The Bayonet-Knife Scabbard M10 was assigned National Stock Number (NSN) 1095-00-223-7164 on March 16, 1970, as the final M8A1 Scabbard contract was being completed. The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. The 1956 contract began as M5 bayonets, but production changed to the M5A1 mid-contract. Production has occurred as recently as 2020, leaving open the possibility of further procurements. New scabbards were shipped with the lace attached. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. The Dover, NH, Beckwith plant manufactured shoe components and never had involvement with scabbards. Condition: New In Box Location: CA Trades Accepted: Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle. The only replaceable part was the restraining lace. The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. The manufacturer's initials or name, along with "US M7", will be found stamped under the crossguard (see photo, right). The constant we have is "West German", Eichorn made. DAAA09-84-C-0504". Like new. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. Skip, My German Colt marked M7 in the picture does not have the blade retaining bar. (that's probably what you meant). I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. The most famous Colt firearmsinclude theColt Walker, theSingle Action Armyor Peacemaker, theColt Python, and the ColtM1911pistol, which is currently the longest-standing military and law enforcement service handgun in the world and is still used today. This example, from Milpar's second M6 bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. Imperial Knife Co.: 197374, 1976, 198084 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. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. 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 identifies A Company, First Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment. In any case, the number of bayonets contracted for in 1985 would have been relatively small. It is believed that approximately 33,000 m/62 bayonets were procured by Denmark. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. However, Cunningham indicates that a design change was implemented mid-contract to increase the amount of offset between the belt strap assembly (belt hanger) and scabbard body, by lengthening the steel top plate flange. 1 Each U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. 230.00 * US M7-LE. 1954 contract, the M5 bayonet cost $1.65. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/indew_post&f=8. C 6/87. This example is from the first 1973 contract, DAAF-03-73-D-1030, with an April 1974 packing date. During the Vietnam War, the government encountered difficulties around production of M8A1 scabbards, much of which was related to its glass-reinforced plastic scabbard body. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. Rare bayonet marked to Wurttemberg regiment. I saw one sell on ebay for almost 100 dollars. $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. both made in Germany. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. Obviously not the normal military design. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 http://imageevent.com/willyp/firearmsalbumyitems/bayonets. "1005-722-3097" over "Bayonet-Knife, M-6" over "1 Ea." May 1962". Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. 1095-00-223-7164 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 question I have is the M7 stamp. SKIPH, Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.Imperial Knife Co. I made an inspection slit in package to verify the manufacturer. Evidence suggests that Hauser Products may have manufactured all of the scabbards associated with General Cutlery Co., including government contract scabbards bearing General Cutlery Co's. 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. Victory Plastics Co. was located in Hudson, MA. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper. This Imperial Knife Co. M6 bayonet was plated for ceremonial use by honor guard personnel. 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. Unbeknownst to the federal government, by the time the factory was completed in, June 1963, the company had already run out of money and was unable to begin manufacturing operations. Still not conclusive by any means, we need a lot more info. A/10/69. It is well-documented that the Pennsylvania Working Home consumed all of the plastic scabbard bodies that could be externally-supplied and would have utilized even more if they were to be had. Instead of being on the bottom of the guard (under the blade, as pictured in Gary's book), its on the right side of the guard next to the blade (below) as you look at it with barrel ring to left. This bayonet and scabbard are crude copies of the U.S. M5 bayonet and M8A1 scabbard. This website is a great source for Colt bayonet information: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top Facebook More Loading. SKIP, sactroop- The blade, and color of the parkerization, is like the middle M7, first pic on right, at the very top of the site page you gave me. Skip I've had my eye's open for any supporting information on what you have. THX SKIP. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. 20 (Feb. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, was awarded contract DA-19-058-ORD-7598 in June or July 1953. Supply Corp. 1005-073-9238 This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. DAAA09-87-C-0931 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. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Instead, by 1966 Wilson-Duggar Co. was apparently defunct. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. SKIP. During the 1950s, Victory Plastics manufactured M3, M7, and M8A1 scabbards. The non-slip grips are molded black plastic. Bayonet Knife, M7 It is entirely of sewn construction, save for the snap on the hilt strap. FINE REMINGTON – ELLIOT’S PATENT RING TRIGGER FOUR SHOT DERRINGER. Used, condition. Milpars defense contracting overshadowed the commercial business, becoming the companys identity as we know it. MAP records do not show shipment of any bayonets to Turkey, which explains the need to produce indigenous bayonets for the M1. Co. - Visioneering-Bunnel Division, of Cleveland, OH, was already assigned the symbol VIZ. This contract included 90,000 of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo and 1,497 M10 Scabbards packaged individually. One edge is sharpened its full length while the opposite side of the blade has approximately 3 inches sharpened. Ontario's contracts sometimes include M10 scabbards, either packaged together with the M7 bayonet or packaged separately. A /88 The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. A /86 Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-ORD-601 on February 15, 1961. There is no mortise cast into the pommel, so it cannot be fixed to a rifle. 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. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. These were catalogued under NSN 1005-00-017-9701: Bayonet-Knife M7 with Scabbard. 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. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like The quantity produced has not been found. The blade is marked "Colt 62316". The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. A-1-C /62 The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. IT IS HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE UNISSUED COLLECTOR DREAM MADE IN W. GERMANY UNDER CONTRACT FROM COLT INDUSTRIES. This marking was used 196069. The grip is secured with Phillips-head screws. The firm we know as Viz Manufacturing Co. was a highly sought-after Philadelphia, PA, government contractor who also manufactured electronic weather instruments and sensitive electronics used in munitions. 2 ea. As shown in this comparison image, scabbards bearing Hauser's and General Cutlery Co's CAGE Codes both have the markings recessed below the surface in a similar font. The added M4 crosspiece covers the ricasso up to original blade runout. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. A clone of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, but not as well made. The picture that I'm starting to see, is that Colt marked W German M7s were, 1) Not made to US standard for M7s, or 2) Made for foreign military forces, or 3) strictly for the collectors" market. Cunningham indicates that 1,835,392 bayonets were reportedly delivered by Bauer during FY 1969. Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). Colt M7 Bayonet 62316 & M8A1 Matching Green Scabbard, Both W-German Marked, NOS: $305.00 Colt M7 Bayonet 62316 w/ M8A1 Matching Green Pebble/Crackle Finish Scabbard, Both W-German Marked. Imperial Knife Co.: 196263; 196768 The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Expected completion of the Working Home's final contract was May 1970. This one is the Imperial/Colt marked blade M7. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. 1 EA U.S. military honor guards are typically equipped with either the M1 or M14 rifle. This contract was for 9,960 M10 Scabbards. No longer sealed in a cellophane wrapper inside a cardboard carton, the two scabbards are in a foil-lined Kraft Paper wrapper, sealed inside a polyethylene outer package. It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. As shown in the images at left, the bayonet is sealed in a foil preservative wrapper inside a cardboard box. No sales outside of USA please. Designed to be used as a hand weapon or fighting knife, the M7's primary role was as a bayonet for the M16 rifle and the M4 carbine. A/7/68, 10955080339 No production quantity has surfaced. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 The prime contractor is simply a middleman who profits from the transaction. Still no camera. If you have images or information to contribute, please send me an email. wide. Hauser Products, Inc. 1Z803: 198687 This example is from the first bayonet contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. in October 1987. Antique Signed Japanese Katana Sword. NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. The M16 bayonet was originally designed by Colt & appeared to have been based on the US M4 .30cal carbine bayonet of WWII origin. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY You're right Skip, that's different. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. This example is unit-marked, something not officially done in the U.S. Cunningham reported a total of 112,400 produced by Imperial in his 1996 book. Bayonets Manufacturer. Anyone else have a Colt M7 available for comparison, especially a known military version. Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. Cunningham indicates a total quantity of 310,000 from Conetta's two 196669 M7 contracts. Columbus, Ohio 2014 in very small numbers. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. 2 ea. Once modified, they were designated M8A1 scabbards, regardless of the throatpiece marking. Hauser Products was awarded contract, DAAA09-87-C-0130, in October 1986. These are believed to have come from a production run of M10 scabbards subcontracted to Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, by Lan-Cay in 1998. The sealed package pictured at left is badly yellowed, suggesting that the cardboard carton has been absent for a long time. General Cutlery Co. 20014: 199698; 2000; 2002 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. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island was awarded a total of six M7 bayonet contracts 197384. It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. 2) replace the barrel with a 14.5 and permanently fix a longer FS to it to give you 16" length. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. The alterations are extensive. They were made in the 70s. 10/11". HAENEL SUHL, German WW2 Knife Envelopes Opener, Afrika Korps. Eickhorn BAYONET U.S. M7-LE / limited Military Bayonets - Military Grade Knife with 16.9cm 55Si7 spring steel steel blade. This makes sense given the bayonets attribution, as airborne use was the requirement for including a restraining lace on the M8A1 scabbard. This bayonet was produced by A. Eickhorn-Solingen (AES), in West Germany, for the government of Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier of Haiti. These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. A copy of the U.S. Bayonet-Knife M7, the C7 is unique in having the blade made of stainless steel, rather than the carbon-steel blade of the U.S. M7 and other foreign copies. DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". Scabbard is the correct model with proper pebble graining and marked "USM8-A1". US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. According to Cunningham, approximately 1.7 million M8 scabbards were produced from July 1943 to April 1944. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Examples are found with both stacked leather and plastic grips. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. This helps explain why these early Imperial M5 bayonets seem to have have survived in significant numbers. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. I had no idea it was made in the 70's since when my dad gave it to me it looked like it was made yeasterday. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. Bayonets observed from these packages have been mostly from Bauer Ordnance Corp. and Imperial Knife Co. Scabbards are mostly PWH and TWB, with a few of the earlier makers encountered. DA-11-199-ORD-728 forgot its square cut. 19th.c., L 14'', A Japanese Suit of Armor with a Russet Iron Helmet, WW2 German Luftwaffe Officer Daggers (2pc), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co. (Milpar) arose in 1959 as the defense contracting division of a Columbus, Ohio, commercial metal stamping firm originally founded in 1946. 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 first of Colt's M7 bayonets were made 19611962 by Universal Industries of West Haven,CT. 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. From 196568, the Working Home packaged their scabbards similar to Viz Manufacturing Co. Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. The "leg-tie" shipped with the M8A1 Scabbard is often thought to be a boot lace. An example from this contract is pictured at left. However, this quantity is too low for the amount paid, so must have been based on a a partial report. Steel, brass, and wood replica model of a French. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. The scabbard incorporated a leather "restraining lace," proper term for what collectors often refer to as the leg tie or boot lace. This was deemed necessary for use by airborne troops who needed to securely fasten the scabbard point during parachute operations. Scabbard also includes factory leg tie. Wood grips held by two rivets. 3/09". 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. Since the M1 Carbine was still in use, it made more sense that the M7 bayonet use the same black plastic grip parts already adopted for the post-war M4 bayonet. Body (reverse): "Vp" over "F" and DAS stamp. This example has a May 1962 packing date. Wilson-Duggar Co. was awarded a contract to produce M8A1 scabbards on July 12, 1963, prevailing over both Viz Manufacturing Co. and Victory Plastics Co. 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