Belt Hanger (inside dome fastener): "Tiger" (2) stars and 3 letters. The M4 crosspiece on this example bears the 1/8-in. Now, this is not a rare version. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 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. A-1-C /62 The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 8427025 SKIP. Foremost of these was the M7 bayonet, i ntroduced in 1964. The Working Home only fabricated the Belt Strap Assembly, then assembled scabbards using externally-supplied subassemblies. The M7 bayonet is not just a M4 Second Production bayonet with a larger muzzle ring. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like Militaria & Weapons Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. 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. DA-11-199-AMC-270 (W) Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. TWB was used on the Working Home's final scabbard contract, 196970, after their corporate name change to: The Working Blind, Inc. However, some (if not all) Wilson-Duggar Co. M8A1 scabbards were apparently assembled using externally-supplied subassemblies (steel throatpieces and plastic scabbard bodies). 195759 No production quantity has surfaced. The example pictured at left is an early J & D Tool Co. M5. A-2/77 C-14. Bayonet Knife, M7 Plastic Wrapper: 1/20, 1095-22-223-7164 Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. The contract was for bayonets, spare parts (grips, etc. 1095-00-223-7164 Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". 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. Basically opposite from the normal placement of the M7 mark. 230.00 * US M7-LE. Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. A variety of commercial M10 Scabbards have also been produced. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded contract DAAF-03-67-C-0069 in April 1967. 1 EA I've had this one for 15 years or so. It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. The marking reads A Co 1/179. Scabbard: "M8A1" over "TWB" also "A Co" over "1/179" scratched into reverse side of throatpiece. 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 According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. The M5 was a patented design introduced in 1953 to replace the M1 bayonet. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. U.S. GENUINE MILITARY VIETNAM ERA M-7 (BOC) BAYONET WITH SCABBARD C $128.78 Buy It Now from United States Sponsored US Vietnam War Period M7 Bayonet with Scabbard - Imperial Pre-Owned C $199.89 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now +C $30.01 shipping from Australia Sponsored Results matching fewer words Bureaucratic inconsistencies resulted in creation of a new federal contractor identity for Viz Mfg. Bauer Ordnance Corp.: 196870 I think I must need to eat something. THX SKIP. The M16 bayonet was originally designed by Colt & appeared to have been based on the US M4 .30cal carbine bayonet of WWII origin. 10/68". 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. These were catalogued under NSN 1005-00-017-9701: Bayonet-Knife M7 with Scabbard. The one half of the grip has a groove which would accommodate a retaining bar, but the other half is flat. Haiti is believed to have obtained additional M1 Garand rifles through commercial arms purchases. http://imageevent.com/willyp/firearmsalbumyitems/bayonets. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 COLT AR15-AR16 M7 MARKED BAYONET WITH SCABBARD IN AS NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION Description: SEE THE PICTURES OF THIS RARE & BEAUTIFUL COLT AR15-AR16 M7 MARKED BAYONET WITH SCABBARD IN AS NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. Cunningham reports various figures for the delivery quantity: 24,400; 56,801; and 81,201 (sum of the first two). The scabbard body is made of sheet steel. 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. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. The question I have is the M7 stamp. Bayonet Knife, M7 This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. Bayonet Knife, M7 Product Information. FSN-8465-542-584216". "1005-00-076-9238 This contract included 90,000 of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo and 1,497 M10 Scabbards packaged individually. $150.00 $20.00 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Fonerange M7 Bayonet Knife/US Scabbard Vietnam Era $189.05 Free shipping 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. 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Slightly different variation. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. This example was made in 2009. Obviously not the normal military design. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. 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). 2 EA. Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. A-8/62 A-3/63. Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. At least I understand exactly where the mark is. Go on ebay and type Colt M7 and you'll easily find the one I mean. 1918militaria, U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Aerial Cutlery Co.: 196062 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. Haven't seen an Imperial or Milpar Colt marked to compare. C 6/87. It does have the hole drilled for the bar. 45.00. The original M6 crosspiece was ground down to an oval, then a spacer inserted forward of the original crosspiece, and forward of the spacer, what appears to be a M4 crosspiece. 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 . Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. Two orders were placed under contract 723 and three orders were placed under contract 0431, totalling $1.3 million. Co. They are entirely of Turkish manufacture. However, circumstantial evidence consistently points to Viz Manufacturing Co. as the likely supplier. 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. 3/09". Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, was awarded contract DA-19-058-ORD-7598 in June or July 1953. Other than some verdigris around the brass rivets and glove fastener, the scabbards remain perfectly preserved after more than 50 years in storage. 6.75: 171: 11.875: 302.880: 22.4 Note how large the tie hole in the tip is, compared to a U.S.-made M8A1 scabbard. In terms of quantity, this is the largest single post-War bayonet order placed by the U.S. government to the present day. Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-88-C-0129, in November 1987. The SBA report is not explicit re bayonets, however, amount paid is spot-on for the quantity reported. THX SKIP. This example has a standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws. Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Aerial Cutlery Co.: M5 1954; M5A1 ca. DA-11-199-ORD-728 Characteristic of Milpar's chronic bayonet delivery problems, initial production samples from the May 1964 contract were not delivered until at least February 1965. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Scabbards from the final, 196970, Working Home contract were packaged differently than earlier contracts. Bayonet-Knife W/Scabbard Made in Germany, its overall length is 11.75-inches, and its blade measures 6.625-inches. Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. SPE7L3-19-P-7158 A /86 However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? Imperial Knife Co. was awarded its first two M7 contracts in 1973. Co. - Visioneering-Bunnel Division, of Cleveland, OH, was already assigned the symbol VIZ. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. The M7 had a 6" long 1095 carbon steel blade and plastic grips. Some of Milpars bayonet production used a patented process unique to Milpar to manufacture blades, giving them a distinctive profile shown in the images at left. According to Cunningham, approximately 1.7 million M8 scabbards were produced from July 1943 to April 1944. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. 2 ea. SKIP. A/10/69. Japanese Short Sword, Cobra Handle, Snakeskin Sheath, Bronze Mounts C. Contract DAAA09-88-C-0366 was awarded in January 1988. 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." The blade exhibits a curved runout and the characteristics of a conventional blade stamping process (vs. Milpars patented process pictured above). The Colt "New Model" bayonet (above) was standardized as the U.S. M7 Bayonet-Knife. Real curious to know, especially on an early one. Dimensions: Blade length- 6.5"' Blade Width- 7/8" Blade Thickness- 3/16" Tang Length- 4.75" Steel Type- 1095 Condition- These blades are ground to shape with bevels, holes drilled and heat treated. A clone of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, but not as well made. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. Instead, by 1966 Wilson-Duggar Co. was apparently defunct. I once witnessed a honor guard Marine slam the trunk lid of a car on the muzzle of a M14 rifle with the M6 bayonet attached. 1 Ea. The first of Colt's M7 bayonets were made 19611962 by Universal Industries of West Haven,CT. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. Blade: "A Co 1/179" scratched into blade. This one is the Imperial/Colt marked blade M7. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. 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. Imperial went through a number of consolidations and was bankrupt in 2004 after 100 years of operation. 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. The sealed package pictured at left is badly yellowed, suggesting that the cardboard carton has been absent for a long time. Recent discoveries found two production contracts awarded to Victory Plastics during this period: 1) A $220,000 Army contract for scabbards with an initial delivery date of March 1953 noticed in the week-ending October 1, 1952, issue of Public Contracts Bulletin; and 2) A $155,000 procurement contract for "M8A1 Scabbards" sometime during January-June 1954 reported in the August 18, 1954, Congressional Record. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. overwritten by 2/89". Quality Packaging A/11/70". "1005-00-073-9238 My research (below) adds a few more details regarding their post-War production and my working paper on the Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. adds some new information regarding Beckwith's and Victory Plastics' final years. 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. This marking was used 196069. 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. Cunningham indicates that 1,835,392 bayonets were reportedly delivered by Bauer during FY 1969. DAAF0169F8756 seen this one in about 64 in Texas wish I had it now Don I sent Bill pix of mine last year he also had more Questions than answers the green short blade stumps them Don. SKIPH, I have a half guard German M7 with a colt marked blade(W-Germany). M-1956 Contract No. The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. I'm pleased with my bayonet, but am on a quest to find out more. One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. 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. LXIII No. I do submit research for publication in The Journal of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors. 1968 after they had difficulty producing acceptable bayonets. Co., instead of B. This example was made by Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. (Milpar) of Columbus, OH. Hauser Products, Inc. 1Z803: 198687 These were made by M.K.E. Delivery Details. Milpars defense contracting overshadowed the commercial business, becoming the companys identity as we know it. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. Anyone else have a Colt M7 available for comparison, especially a known military version. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 According to Cunningham, the 1954 contract was for 57,540 bayonets. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. 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. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. What are they worth un issued? This manufacturers identity was a mystery for decades until it was re-discovered in 2021. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. Since 2003, Ontario Knife Co. has been the sole producer. By The blade is marked "Colt 62316". Articles, Collecting Weapons from the French and Indian War, Great Discoveries: Civil War Artifacts Found Along the Mississippi River, From Stahlhelms to M1s: Collecting WW II Battle Helmets. Genuine Army Surplus Online Prepper Store. TheM7 Bayonet Contracts Summaryincludes informationregardingFiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 "1005-722-3097" over "Bayonet-Knife, M-6" over "1 Ea." Cunningham reported about 650,000 M7 bayonets produced by Milpar. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. $100 including shipping. The estimate published in my 2015 article of 50,000 is likely too low (and should now be considered erroneous). Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. Made Easy Amazon Photos Unlimited Photo Storage Free With Prime: Prime Video Direct Video Distribution Made Easy: Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands: Amazon Warehouse There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. (MIL-PAR), Conetta Mfg., Frazier Mfg., General Cutlery (GEN CUT), and Imperial Knife. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. By A/9/68 The M7 hilt (and grips) are longer than the M4. The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. sactroop- Exactly. The proper name for it was "Lace, Restraining, Scabbard." With, of course the Colt markings. No sales outside of USA please. DAAF0367F0002 It marries a U.S. Navy Mk. It also comes with a unique crinkle finish scabbard. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. (Scabbards by Imperial and Ontario have raised markings and use a different font.). In early 1944, the design was amended to both lengthen the strap assembly and incorporate a wire belt hanger. This website is a great source for Colt bayonet information: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top Facebook More Loading. This example is unit-marked, something not officially done in the U.S. You may find information on this page that does not appear in existing publications or may differ from what is previously-published. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. Bayonet Knife, M7 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. The 179th served in both World Wars and the Korean War. The blade marking, FAD'H, is an abbreviation for Forces Armes d'Haiti. 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. Additional information is available in the M10 Scabbard Contracts Summary. CC-A MAP records do not show shipment of any bayonets to Turkey, which explains the need to produce indigenous bayonets for the M1. When the 45th Infantry Division moved to Korea in December, 1951, it was the first National Guard division to go into combat in Korea. DA-11-199-ORD-601 The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife It's the "Made in W. Germany" Colt marked M7 bayonet which was made in the 70s. 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 ? The grip scales on these are much thinner plastic than on the U.S. version and more prone to cracking. A10/63". Marv-Does your M7 have the retaining bar, under the grips, behind the guard? More Items From eBay. A total of 28 M7 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. 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