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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. At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. Although adopted much earlier, the first contract for M10 Scabbards was not awarded until 1985. Viz Manufacturing Cos. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. 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). Blade width is 3/16 inch and it weighs about 9.6 ounces. 1 EA Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. SKIP. 40206: German DWM 1916 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Scabbard is the correct model with proper pebble graining and marked "USM8-A1". 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. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. They're still seen on a regular basis on eBay and it the Shotgun News. More Items From eBay. Wood grips held by two rivets. 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. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. 1 Each Imperial Knife Co.: 196263; 196768 This bayonet was produced by A. Eickhorn-Solingen (AES), in West Germany, for the government of Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier of Haiti. This example is from the first 1973 contract, DAAF-03-73-D-1030, with an April 1974 packing date. 1 Each The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. 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. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. In any event, the upcoming merger creating Beckwith-Arden Inc. formally terminated the existence of Beckwith Manufacturing Co., necessitating adoption of a new marking. $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. The first bayonet supplied to the US military for the M16 (Colt 601) was very similiar to the well . There are two variations of this scabbard, both with an olive drab fiberglass body with steel throat. Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? Examples are found with both stacked leather and plastic grips. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Despite professing to be a molded plastics factory, Wilson-Duggar Co. apparently proved incapable of manufacturing M8A1 scabbard bodies. Obviously not the normal military design. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). Plastic Wrapper: DAAF03-73-D-1030-0001 Another quantity surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. (M10 Scabbard Only) SKIP. It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? 2 ea. Honor guard bayonets have a hard life. LXVI No. NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. 1 Ea. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. Cunningham reported a total of 112,400 produced by Imperial in his 1996 book. Details. Ontario has been the sole M7 bayonet producer since 2003, with its most recent production run completed in May 2020. Foremost of these was the M7 bayonet, i ntroduced in 1964. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. Real curious to know, especially on an early one. This must have been small contract <$25,000 not reportable to FPDS or NARA, which would indicate a quantity of approx. Co. - Visioneering-Bunnel Division, of Cleveland, OH, was already assigned the symbol VIZ. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. The cardboard box is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper with a printed label. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. 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. w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Good Condition The muzzle ring is broken, which suggests that this example has seen some rough use. This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. 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. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. XLVI No. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 1100077 The Working Home operated from 18741979, as a sheltered workshop that provided employment for visually-impaired people. 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. U.S. Bayonet-Knife M6 modified to mount to the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. Later production had a smooth pommel and were marked "HMAK." SKIPH, Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. SABC Journal Volume 91, Spring 2015). A total of 361,800 bayonets were reportedly delivered under these contracts. THX SKIP. 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. Bayonet Knife, M7 It is believed that approximately 33,000 m/62 bayonets were procured by Denmark. 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. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. The scabbard throat flange is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with manufacturer initials. 164.99 . 195759 Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. "1005-00-073-9238 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. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY This example has a May 1962 packing date. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/indew_post&f=8. The proper name for it was "Lace, Restraining, Scabbard." This Imperial Knife Co. M6 bayonet was plated for ceremonial use by honor guard personnel. 1 Each Colt marked M7 BayonetNew in wrapper Eickhorn Solingen. According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. Professionally down. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. Sactroop- Great site! AES stopped production and sold what they had already produced on the commercial market. Leather scabbard marked 120.R.14.173 for Wurttemberg. The production run was for 10,700 scabbards. 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. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. 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. M10 scabbard components are, essentially, commodities. "Carrier Intrenching Tool 10955080339-B008 Imperial Schrade Corp., General Cutlery, Inc., and Ontario Knife Co. are well-known bayonet makers. A total of 12 M5 and M5A1 contracts appear to have been let. M8A1 Scabbards produced during the Vietnam War Era are found with the following manufacturer symbols: PWH, TWB, VIZ, VIZ/WD, and WD. A local, Fremont, OH, welding shop performed welding and fabrication work needed to refurbish the bayonets. This example is from the first M5A1 bayonet contract awarded to Imperial Knife Co. J & D Tool Co. of Stamford, Connecticut was awarded two M5 bayonet contracts: DA-19-058-ORD-7889 in December 1954 and DA-11-199-ORD-2 in 1956. Used, condition. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. This example has a standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws. 2 ea. CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. See my working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. Additional information is available in the Post-War M8A1 Scabbard Contracts Summary. DA-11-199-ORD-601 Here's what I found interesting. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the M1910 hook. "1095-00-017-9701 It has a complete weld on both sides of the tang, at the guard. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. This marking was used 196069. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Sheltered schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people with disabilities more fully into the community. According to Cunningham, approximately 1.7 million M8 scabbards were produced from July 1943 to April 1944. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. This example is from the first M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. 1 Each Go on ebay and type Colt M7 and you'll easily find the one I mean. 2 ea. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. thickness with 25 to 35 percent of a water-soluble phenolic resin cured under both high pressure and temperature. I find the green blade interesting too. 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. I opened the bid high so as to not set a reserve. German 1871/84 Bayonet Made by Coppel and dated W88 for Wurttemberg. Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). I pulled the blade out far enough to see the Colt emblem and germany mark at the base of the blade and thats it. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803", 1095-00-223-7164 Colt designated the redesigned bayonet as the "New Model"M7 and assigned it part number 62316 in the Colt inventory. 230.00 * US M7-LE. The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. Basically opposite from the normal placement of the M7 mark. I'm pleased with my bayonet, but am on a quest to find out more. 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. These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. The M8, M8A1, and M10 Scabbards have been used with the M4 through M7 series bayonets. 56,801 is consistent with amount paid, so is likely correct. JUMPMASTER 1978 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. 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. Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. The 1950s scabbards differed from wartime M8A1 scabbards in only small details. Viz Manufacturing was a highly-sought after defense contractor with a lengthy backlog of electronics orders. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. Also my blade is 61/2" The others are 67/8 will post pix later today Don, Don-Thanks curious to see how it looks. Scabbard: "U.S. M8A1" over "Made in W. Germany". It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. 19): The National Military And Sh, Arms And The Man Vol. These blades do NOT have a 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). in Ankara (Makina ve Kimya Endustrsi Kurumu, in English, Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corp.). 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. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Imperial Knife Co.: M5 195354; M5A1 196768, 197273, and 1976 The one half of the grip has a groove which would accommodate a retaining bar, but the other half is flat. A /88 CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. Sign up for a new account in our community. $100 including shipping. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196167 They were made in the 70s. Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Sold individually. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Aerial Cutlery Co.: 196062 Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. THX SKIP. Co. 1005-00-017-9701 Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. Knife bayonet for use with the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. 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