As shown in the images at left, the bayonet is sealed in a foil preservative wrapper inside a cardboard box. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. In early 1944, the design was amended to both lengthen the strap assembly and incorporate a wire belt hanger. (267mm.) Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This example has a standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws. SKIP, Don- This is getting interesting! Colt Vietnam Era M-7 Bayonet with Scabbard made by Imperial. "1005-00-073-9238 Still no camera. The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. The example pictured at left is from the 1961 contract. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. DAAFO1-71-C-0066 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. They were made in the 70s. If you have images or information to contribute, please send me an email. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. Skip, My German Colt marked M7 in the picture does not have the blade retaining bar. Crosspiece: "US M6 and "Imperial" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). The only packaging observed from this period has been M7 scabbards packaged in July and August 1953 under contract DA-19-020-ORD-2905. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. Body (reverse): "Vp" over "F" and DAS stamp. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 I do submit research for publication in The Journal of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors. Colt's Manufacturing Company now serves the civilian market, while Colt Defense serves the law enforcement, military, and private security markets worldwide. Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. The manufacturer's initials or name, along with "US M7", will be found stamped under the crossguard (see photo, right). A /86 Cunningham reported about 650,000 M7 bayonets produced by Milpar. Contract DAAF-03-67-C-0067 was awarded in April 1967. General Cutlery Co. 20014: 199698; 2000; 2002 Restraining Lace used with the M8A1 Scabbard. The blade marking, FAD'H, is an abbreviation for Forces Armes d'Haiti. Plastic Wrapper: Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). Contract SPRDL1-18-P-0495 was awarded to Aces Enterprises, LLC of Dunlap, Illinois, in September 2018. As amended, the scabbard was designated M8A1. "A TRUE AMERICAN COMBAT HERO" THE COLT M7 BAYONET FOR THE M16 RIFLE, WARNING:This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Bayonet-knife used as a field knife by Denmark. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. Utica Cutlery Co.: M5 1953 2014 in very small numbers. DAAF0367F0002 Co. - Visioneering-Bunnel Division, of Cleveland, OH, was already assigned the symbol VIZ. 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle. 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. It looks as though Eichorn used up what ever blade blanks were available. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife DA-11-199-AMC-270 (W) [N.p., ca. 1095-00-223-7164 The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. DSA-100-67C-0103 SKIP. LIII No. 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. 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. Edwin Beckwith served as president of Victory Plastics Co. for its entire 23-year existence. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. 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. The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. Foremost of these was the M7 bayonet, i ntroduced in 1964. 40206: German DWM 1916 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. The manufacturers mark on Victory Plastics' post-War M8A1 scabbards was V.P. 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. This website is a great source for Colt bayonet information: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top Facebook More Loading. Initial deliveries were to begin by July 15, 1961, followed by 31,000 bayonets per month until completion. 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. An example from this contract is pictured at left. 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. Another quantity surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. It doesn't have a 90 back cut, but the guard mark might be what you mean. Several variations of this mark exist. 1968 after they had difficulty producing acceptable bayonets. Bayonet Knife, M7 The first of Colt's M7 bayonets were made 19611962 by Universal Industries of West Haven,CT. THX SKIP, Mine is solid inside and welded no retaing bar. This makes sense given the bayonets attribution, as airborne use was the requirement for including a restraining lace on the M8A1 scabbard. The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. 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. 1 Each Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? This contract included 90,000 of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo and 1,497 M10 Scabbards packaged individually. M8A1 scabbards were packaged in pairs, so these were removed from their original packaging, wrapped individually in a piece of brown Kraft paper, and inserted into a cardboard carton with the bayonet. Click below to begin your paid subscription. 2 EA. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. Some U.S. M6 bayonets were marked with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), while others were not or may have had the DAS obliterated during service. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. Colt's earliest designs played a major role in the popularization of therevolverand the shift away from earlier single-shot pistols. This contract was likely the research & development that led to the M8A1 scabbard design changes observed on post-War M8A1 scabbards. DAAF03-73-D-1046-0001 U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. COLT MARKED M7 BAYONET 62316 WITH M8A1 CRACKLE SCABBARD **ORIGINAL**:$140.00. 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. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. In 2002,Colt Defensewas split off from Colt's Manufacturing Company. National Stock Number (NSN) 1005-00-017-9701 was assigned to catalog these as: Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard. According to M7 Bayonet specialist William Humes, 10,700 scabbards were produced under this contract. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 Product Information. May 1962". DAAF0367F0002, 10955080339 CAGE: 2V376 P/N 1100077 These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. Victory Plastics Co. manufactured M1917 scabbards 196263 (contract DA-19-058-AMC-462), however, lost out in two successive M8A1 scabbard procurements: to Viz Manufacturing Co. in August 1962 and Wilson-Duggar Co. in July 1963. This packaging has proven quite effective. Marv-Does your M7 have the retaining bar, under the grips, behind the guard? sactroop- Exactly. These bayonets first surfaced ca. One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. C 6/87. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-88-C-0129, in November 1987. General Cutlery manufactured replacement blades using tooling from their M7 bayonet production. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. This style of bayonet was used in the Vietnam war on the M16 Rifle and M4 Carbine, it could also be found on the combat shotguns of the era (Model 12, Ithaca 37, and Mossberg 500). 19): The National Military And Sh, Arms And The Man Vol. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. A-4/74. Olive green canvas carrier for attaching the entrenching tool to the equipment belt. Eickhorn BAYONET U.S. M7-LE / limited Military Bayonets - Military Grade Knife with 16.9cm 55Si7 spring steel steel blade. This contract was produced during the period when bayonets began to be assembled and packaged at Milpars New Lexington, OH, plant from parts manufactured at the Columbus, OH, headquarters plant. The true quantity produced under this contract is likely more in the neighborhood of 75,000. It's the "Made in W. Germany" Colt marked M7 bayonet which was made in the 70s. 1 Ea. Since these bayonets are often no longer available from military stocks, military honor guards have resorted to external sources of supply. It's easy! Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. Cunningham reported a total of 112,400 produced by Imperial in his 1996 book. Lan Cay had no cost-effective way to tool up to produce such a small quantity of M7 bayonets, so subcontracted the job to the General Cutlery, Inc.., who had produced M7 bayonets during the 1980s. General Cutlery had two subsequent prime contracts, neither of which were reported to the National Archives, suggesting that both of these were likely small contracts under $25,000 each. Bayonet Knife, M7 This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. Details and supporting evidence regarding production at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind can be found in my article: M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind (ref. The M5A1 designation had not yet been finalized, resulting in the bayonets being marked M5-1, instead. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. These procurements were reported to have been facilitated by a historian. Homer Brett indicated that he facilitated procurement of honor guard bayonets from General Cutlery for the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard through 2009. 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. This example was packaged in October 2011. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded contract DAAF-03-67-C-0069 in April 1967. forgot its square cut. 1 Ea. Victory Plastics Co. was located in Hudson, MA. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. "Carrier Intrenching Tool German 1871/84 Bayonet Made by Coppel and dated W88 for Wurttemberg. M8A1 Scabbards produced during the Vietnam War Era are found with the following manufacturer symbols: PWH, TWB, VIZ, VIZ/WD, and WD. Here's a pic of my Colt, W. German M7. Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. In November 1963, a group of Birmingham industrialists were brought in as fixers to take over Wilson-Duggar factory operations and produce the scabbards. General Cutlery also occasionally included foreign equivalents, such as: Danish m/50 & m/62, Italian M1, and South Korean M5 (shortened U.S. M1) bayonets. 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. 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. "1005-00-073-9238 ORIGINAL VINTAGE US M 7 KNIFE BAYONET AND SCABBARD LIKELY GERMAN MADE $199.00 $10.00 shipping SPONSORED 1969 Vietnam Era M7 "BOC" bayonet with 1965-1969 M8A1 "PWH" scabbard. J & D Tool Co.: M5 195456; M5A1 1957 LXIII No. W52H09-06-D-0068/0011 2 ea. 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. limited capacity for production of glass-reinforced scabbard bodies subsequently became a wartime constraint on production of M8A1 scabbards. Although adopted much earlier, the first contract for M10 Scabbards was not awarded until 1985. Details. (MIL-PAR), Conetta Mfg., Frazier Mfg., General Cutlery (GEN CUT), and Imperial Knife. Cunningham reported quantity of 45,800. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. The bayonet came in an issued M8A1 scabbard that still has the restraining lace. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. A restraining lace is also issued with the M10 scabbard, except that it is made of black nylon. Ontario Knife Co. 2V376: 198788; 2001; 200311; 201820. This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. The M6 bayonet was very similar to the M5A1, but used a conventional muzzle ring. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. [3] This sheath is correct for all post-war US bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. For more information go to -, MISSION FIRST TACTICAL BATTLELINK MINIMALIST STOCK MIL SPEC, AR15 Bolt Carrier Group 5.56/ 300B.O W/ Charging Handle, Sylvan Arms GEN 3 AR Side Folder Stock Adapter, DPMS AR15 MOE Lower Build Kit W/ Panther Polished Trigger, Colt LE6920CK Upper Conversion Kit W/ Handguard, Colt King Cobra Carry .357MAG Revolver- KCOBRASB2BBS. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. No sales outside of USA please. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. 1 ea. This bayonet and scabbard are crude copies of the U.S. M5 bayonet and M8A1 scabbard. Imperial Schrade Corp. of Ellenville, New York, was awarded the first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-85-C-1316, in November 1985. Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. thickness with 25 to 35 percent of a water-soluble phenolic resin cured under both high pressure and temperature. 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 company trademarks were purchased by investors, who still use the Schrade trademark on commercial products made in China. The M7 bayonet is not just a M4 Second Production bayonet with a larger muzzle ring. Scabbards from the final, 196970, Working Home contract were packaged differently than earlier contracts. Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. All the bayonets we have for sale were made by Colt Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut. Camillus blades have the traditional 90-degree runout. Crosspiece: "US M6" and "MILPAR COL" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Blade: Colt 'rampant horse' logo, followed by "Colt's 62316," Hartford, Conn USA". What are they worth un issued? The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. DX24/73 IT IS HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE UNISSUED COLLECTOR DREAM MADE IN W. GERMANY UNDER CONTRACT FROM COLT INDUSTRIES. NATO caliber U.S. M14 selective-fire rifle. 8448476 is the official part number assigned to the M10 Scabbard. This example is from the second run that Ontario Knife Co. produced of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Bayonet Knife, M7 While I always try to credit published sources of information presented here, the brevity required to make Bayonet Identification Guide content accessible is such that I cannot always fully explain my own research findings. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. It is made by impregnating beech veneers of 0.2 to 0.3 mm. 1 Each Item Details. Its blade has some scratches and surface oxidation from usage, storage, and handling. 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. 1/20, 1095-22-223-7164 M33 2/20, Scabbard Body (front): "M10" and "ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 2V376". A total of 12 M5 and M5A1 contracts appear to have been let. 1 Each New scabbards were shipped with the lace attached. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. SKIP. Note how the label printed on the plastic wrapper has General Cutlery's CAGE Code 20014; and the adhesive label below has the Lan Cay, Inc. contract number. 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. 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. Co., instead of B. SKIP. 58,100 bayonets were reportedly delivered under this contract 198788. 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. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. All M8A1 scabbards produced under Beckwith's government contracts were manufactured by Victory Plastics in Hudson, MA. Japanese Short Sword, Cobra Handle, Snakeskin Sheath, Bronze Mounts C. Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. 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. The quantity produced has not been found. The Colt "New Model" bayonet (above) was standardized as the U.S. M7 Bayonet-Knife. 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. This bayonet that I have was claimed by the previous owner to be a prototype from the U.S. M9 bayonet competition, but I DO NOT believe this to be the case. Used, condition. Quality Packaging According to Colt, 30,000 were made by the Imperial KnifeCo. of Providence, Rhode Island in 19631964, prior to the U.S. Government issuing its first M7 bayonet contract in May 1964. 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. Would appreciate any input. A/10/69. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. The Working Home only fabricated the Belt Strap Assembly, then assembled scabbards using externally-supplied subassemblies. (M10 Scabbard Only) When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. This example has an October 1968 packing date. M7 bayonet German made for G3 CA$295.00 A somewhat unusual variant of the standard M7 bayonet. It has been a long struggle to document who the producers were, in what time frames they made their scabbards, and what their respective manufacturing processes entailed. There were four Army-wide fabrication sites: Fort Benning, GA; Fort Gordon, GA; Fort Jackson, SC; and Fort Knox, KY. TAD-066 was the official U.S. Army training aid designation for "Bayonet, Plastic." 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