DAAF03-73-D-1046-0001 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. 1 Ea. ), and likely also final inspection gauges. It was a massive indefinite-delivery contract that included M7 bayonets, M10 scabbards, the M7/M10 combo, M9 bayonets, and various spare parts for the M9 system. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). This example, from Milpar's very first bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. SPM7L1-11-M-D867 However, the quantity is too low for the $502,000 paid under the contract, so this must have been a partial report. In 1964 Only 30,000 M7's were made by COLT. W52H09-06-D-0068/0011 Additional information is also found in the M7 Bayonet Contracts Summary. This example of a late-production Milpar M7 has been personalized as a presentation piece. I had my hand on a west german usaf m7 just like mine but has blue scales. 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. 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. This contract was for the M7 bayonet without scabbard. Here's what I found interesting. LXIII No. 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. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 8427025 In addition to lacking the wire hanger needed for attachment to the cartridge belt, the strap assembly was also too short to slide over the cartridge belt, itself. Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. The M7 has the same two-lever locking mechanism as the M4, that connects to a lug on the M16 rifle's barrel. 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 You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. I looked at all the German versions, no match. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife More info is available in theM5 and M5A1 Bayonet Contracts Summary. 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. I'm pleased with my bayonet, but am on a quest to find out more. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). CAGE Code. The M5 bayonet is noteworthy in that, save for the blade, the remainder of the bayonet's parts are almost all stampings. Evidence is both supportive and unclear regarding this timeframe. General Cutlery manufactured replacement blades using tooling from their M7 bayonet production. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. It is unclear whether the hilt is new-made or both the hilt and blade are from an earlier bayonet, with only the crosspiece being new. 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. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. This must have been small contract <$25,000 not reportable to FPDS or NARA, which would indicate a quantity of approx. This example was made in 2009. A/9/68 Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. 1 Each sactroop- Exactly. 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. Olive green canvas carrier for attaching the entrenching tool to the equipment belt. This example was packaged in December 1984. The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. $150.00 $20.00 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Fonerange M7 Bayonet Knife/US Scabbard Vietnam Era $189.05 Free shipping [2] Most notably, the diameter of the muzzle rings, and the locking mechanism. The government needed 150,000 scabbards per month, however, the Working Homes output was limited by the availability of plastic scabbard bodies. I find the green blade interesting too. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. SKIPH, M7 Bayonet & M8 BM Co Scabbard Post WWII - Vietnam War Era + P38Can Opener . 2-style clip-point blade with a M7 bayonet crosspiece and latch plate assembly. Mine does not. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. 19): The National Military And Sh, Arms And The Man Vol. 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. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. In 2010, the Navy procured M1 Garand bayonets without scabbard for the U.S. BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. Wood grips held by two rivets. This example has an October 1963 packing date, which means that the contract was likely awarded in spring 1963. Co. - Visioneering-Bunnel Division, of Cleveland, OH, was already assigned the symbol VIZ. Hauser Products was awarded contract, DAAA09-87-C-0130, in October 1986. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. "1005-00-073-9238 3/09". Item Details. May 1962". Wooden Box Full of Antique Reloading Shotgun Shells Etc, Persian Damascus Steel Curved Blade Sword, W 4'' L 37'', Civil War Ames Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber, dated 1864, Chinese Qing 4th Rank Military Badge Tiger. According to Frank Trzaska, they were assembled by New Jersey (today, Pennsylvania) surplus dealer SARCO, Inc., using parts they purchased from Conetta's liquidation sale. Production can easily be scaled to whatever quantity is required without encountering difficulties in obtaining specialized components, as had occurred with the M8A1 scabbard. Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. The quantity produced under four of these contracts is not known. A- Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. 3,000 or fewer at 198788 costs. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. U.S. government prime contractors, their manufacturer symbols, and approximate years of production include: Viz Manufacturing Co.: VIZ 196263 1 EA In 2020, original manufacture heat-sealed cellophane packages containing VIZ M8A1 scabbards labeled with aa August 1962 contract date and March 1963 packing date were discovered by collector/researcher Boyd M. Jenkinson, Jr., conclusively proving that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced M8A1 scabbards much earlier than was previously understood. An estimated quantity of approximately 4.2 million M7 bayonets have been produced to date. Colt marked M7 BayonetNew in wrapper Eickhorn Solingen. Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. Here's a link to a page I just ran across recently while puzzling over questions I happen to have regarding back cut in general and the Colt/Imperial M7's. 195759 As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. The Air Force Honor Guard Manual also listed General Cutlery as the source from which base honor guards can procure plated bayonets from at least 2006 (likely earlier) through at least 2018 (the latest revision found). THX SKIP. Lace, Restraining I saw one sell on ebay for almost 100 dollars. C 6/87. DSA-100-67C-0103 1 Ea. WONDERFUL CASED SET OF ORNATE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS BY GREEN-LONDON. General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAE20-96-C-0224, in May 1996. The question I have is the M7 stamp. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. The M7 bayonet is not just a M4 Second Production bayonet with a larger muzzle ring. The October 1964 death of Harry H. Beckwith thrust Victory Plastics President, Edwin L. Beckwith, into overall responsibility for Beckwith-Arden Inc. and Beckwiths subsidiaries. disappearance shortly after scabbard production began at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind suggests that they likely never did. Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? COLT MARKED M7 BAYONET 62316 WITH M8A1 CRACKLE SCABBARD **ORIGINAL**:$140.00. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. SKIP. The non-slip grips are molded black plastic. These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. Ontario Knife Co. 2V376: 198788; 2001; 200311; 201820. I have a Colt-marked M7 that is marked "Made in Germany" and a M8A1 scabbard also marked "Germany". 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. Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. DAAF03-73-D-1030-0001 A /88 Weapons are dropped in practice resulting in bent and broken blades. Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Bayonet-Knife - M6 Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. 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. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/indew_post&f=8. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. (187mm.) 6.75: 171: 11.875: 302.880: 22.4 No sales outside of USA please. "1005-00-073-9238 DA-11-199-ORD-601 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. Detailed findings and supporting evidence regarding production by Wilson-Duggar Co. and Viz Manufacturing Co. have been submitted for publication in a future edition of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors Journal. Contract DAAA09-85-C-0540 was awarded in March 1985. 1 EA w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Very Good to Excellent Condition Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details The M7's release mechanism is on the pommel, while the M6 has a spring-loaded lever near the guard that when depressed releases the 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. Bayonet Knife, M7 The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. CC-A Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. Scabbard (body): "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803". 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. This Imperial Knife Co. M6 bayonet was plated for ceremonial use by honor guard personnel. DAAF0367F0002 Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. By Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. If Wilson-Duggar Co. had manufactured its own subassemblies, both factories could have produced scabbards concurrently. This helps explain why these early Imperial M5 bayonets seem to have have survived in significant numbers. Haven't seen an Imperial or Milpar Colt marked to compare. Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. When found to be unserviceable (e.g., crack > in. 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 This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. LXIII No. DA-11-199-ORD-728 Foremost of these was the M7 bayonet, i ntroduced in 1964. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. I don't have the "Painted" Colt marked Germany M7. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. As shown in the images at left, the bayonet is sealed in a foil preservative wrapper inside a cardboard box. 1 ea. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. It is entirely of sewn construction, save for the snap on the hilt strap. FSN-8465-542-584216". This is one of the rare example of Colt bayonet and sacabbard and both items were made in Germany. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. bayonet us m7 colt 62316 with m8a1 scabbard colt's 62316 hartford, conn. u.s.a. made in w - germany colt's 62316 us m7 bayonet / knife - parkerized - made in the w - germany post-vietnam specifications: blade finish: parkerized rockwell: to military specifications blade length: 6.500 inches overall length: 11.125 inches grip: black plastic serial The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. There are two variations of this scabbard, both with an olive drab fiberglass body with steel throat. A variety of commercial M10 Scabbards have also been produced. 1/20, 1095-22-223-7164 The production run was for 10,700 scabbards. Blade width is 3/16 inch and it weighs about 9.6 ounces. The alterations are extensive. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. The true quantity produced under this contract is likely more in the neighborhood of 75,000. When the company formally changed its name to Viz Manufacturing Co., in 1965, DOD found that another firm, Curtis Mfg. Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of individual weapons of the U.S. Armed Forces, http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_18.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=M7_bayonet&oldid=1112453078, Military equipment introduced in the 1960s, Articles needing cleanup from September 2022, Articles with bare URLs for citations from September 2022, All articles with bare URLs for citations, Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify from September 2022, All articles covered by WikiProject Wikify, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 September 2022, at 11:38. This example was made in 1967 and is shown here with the US M6 bayonet. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. 10/68". 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. 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. Wilson-Duggar Co. produced M8A1 scabbards in 1964, possibly into 1965. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. This Colt Bayonet includes factory finish with factory checkered grips. The question I have is the M7 stamp. All the bayonets we have for sale were made by Colt Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut. At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. The 1956 contract began as M5 bayonets, but production changed to the M5A1 mid-contract. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. 1 Each Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 74846", 1095-00-223-7164 The contract was for bayonets, spare parts (grips, etc. Victory Plastics Co. lost out in successive M8A1 scabbard procurements, contributing to its closure; and, sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. I wish I had a camera. The wrapped bayonets were packed 50 to a carton. Cunningham indicates that early examples used blades supplied by Camillus Cutlery Co. J & D Tool Co's. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Or $150 for both, shipping included. TWB was used on the Working Home's final scabbard contract, 196970, after their corporate name change to: The Working Blind, Inc. The U.S. Government adopted the "New Model" M7 as the Bayonet-Knife M7 in 1964. One carton remains sealed, never having been opened since leaving the Working Home's shipping department more than 50 years ago. Viz Manufacturing Cos. What are they worth un issued? The added M4 crosspiece covers the ricasso up to original blade runout. "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. 2 ea. limited capacity for production of glass-reinforced scabbard bodies subsequently became a wartime constraint on production of M8A1 scabbards. A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. In early 1944, the design was amended to both lengthen the strap assembly and incorporate a wire belt hanger. Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. 1 Each U.S. military honor guards are typically equipped with either the M1 or M14 rifle. Bayonet-Knife W/Scabbard 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. The package pictured at left lacks a government contract number, so it is difficult to say whether it is from a government contract or just a commercial piece. DAAA-09-85-C-0540 M7 Bayonet, Danish / US M8A1 Bayonet and Scabbard. This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. 4 (Apr. I'm assuming the marking on the guard is some type of variation, and am curious as to what year these were produced. German 1871/84 Bayonet Made by Coppel and dated W88 for Wurttemberg. Two months earlier, on March 16, 1970, the M10 Scabbard was adopted. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62 mm. FINE REMINGTON – ELLIOT’S PATENT RING TRIGGER FOUR SHOT DERRINGER. They will go up in value rapidly after this current batch dries up. The marking is crudely scratched into the blade and on the reverse of the scabbard throatpiece, probably by a unit armorer. By With a limited and numbered edition of 999 worldwide Solingen now ends the production. The grip scales on these are much thinner plastic than on the U.S. version and more prone to cracking. 16 (July 22): The National Military And S, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. 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. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. 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. The U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets were based on the earlier M4 bayonet. Milpar was the low bidder, however, federal contracting officials had finally lost patience with Milpar's late deliveries and quality control problems. It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island was awarded a total of six M7 bayonet contracts 197384. The lace is 52in. DX24/73 :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. 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. Fraser Manufacturing Corp. of Lexington, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-72-C-0188 in October 1971. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. (that's probably what you meant). The blade exhibits a curved runout and the characteristics of a conventional blade stamping process (vs. Milpars patented process pictured above). The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196167 These are believed to have been produced by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik. I wonder if we're not the only ones who hit upon this. 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. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. This example is a newly-manufactured Second World War M8A1 scabbard that has seen post-War refurbishment. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY The marking reads A Co 1/179. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. Here's a pic of my Colt, W. German M7. Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. JUMPMASTER 1978 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. U.S. government contract scabbards are molded of black plastic (other colors are commercial production). Two orders were placed under contract 723 and three orders were placed under contract 0431, totalling $1.3 million. The steel parts have a uniform dark grey/black parkerized finish. 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle.

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