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. This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. SABC Journal Volume 91, Spring 2015). 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. Professionally down. Haiti received 799 M1 Garand rifles prior to 1963 via the U.S. Military Assistance Program (MAP), just before U.S. government aid was cut off by the Kennedy Administration over the increasingly corrupt and repressive actions of Haitian dictator, Franois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. overwritten by 5/87". The most successful and famous of these are numerous M16 carbines, including theColt Commandofamily, and theM4 carbine. 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. Under J & D Tool Co's. Does anybody know more about it and have an idea of what it is worth? DAAF0169F8756 It does not appear to have any provision for one. DAAA-09-88-C-0129 According to Cunningham, Milpar delivered 182,804 M6 bayonets during fiscal year 1964 (7/1/63 to 6/30/64) under contract DA-11-199-AMC-270. Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. The example pictured at left was packaged in November 1970, as U.S. involvement in Vietnam reached its peak. Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. Later production had a smooth pommel and were marked "HMAK." Colt (manufacturer of the M16) and Ontario Knife Company made many of the M7 bayonets for the military and continue to make and sell them commercially. Contract SPRDL1-18-P-0495 was awarded to Aces Enterprises, LLC of Dunlap, Illinois, in September 2018. Instead, by 1966 Wilson-Duggar Co. was apparently defunct. 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. J & D Tool Co.: M5 195456; M5A1 1957 This manufacturers identity was a mystery for decades until it was re-discovered in 2021. Sold individually. I think I must need to eat something. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. Why the government accepted the curved runout is unknown. TY 1-CL B-ST-2 German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. 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. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. Scabbard: "U.S. M8A1" over "Made in W. Germany". working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. design change was implemented mid-contract. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. These are believed to have been produced by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik. M-1956 Contract No. In addition to this M5 contract, Imperial was awarded three contracts for the M5A1 bayonet, in fiscal years 1967, 1973, and 1976. SKIP. Production can easily be scaled to whatever quantity is required without encountering difficulties in obtaining specialized components, as had occurred with the M8A1 scabbard. Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, has been awarded six prime contracts involving the M7 bayonet. All the bayonets we have for sale were made by Colt Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut. I opened the bid high so as to not set a reserve. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under what are believed to be Milpar's M7 bayonet contracts. The USA reportedly provided 312,430 M1 rifles to Turkey under the Military Assistance Program (MAP), beginning in 1953 and ending with a final shipment of 5,000 in 1972. forgot its square cut. Used, condition. Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. I find the green blade interesting too. Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. "Carrier Intrenching Tool Eickhorn Colt M7 Bayonet Solingen Germany, Colt M7 M-7 Bayonet Brand New Eickhorn Solingen M8a1, Colt M7 Bayonet Eickhorn Solingen With M8A1 Scabbard Made In Germany COL, Colt Marked M-7 Bayonet From Eickhorn Solingen Germany W/ M8A1 Scabbard, Colt M7 Bayonet Eickhorn Solingen With Black M8A1 Scabbard - Made In Ger, Colt M7 Bayonet With M8A1 Seath Solingen Germany By Eickhorn, Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard, Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife, Illustrated Catalogue Of The Important Collection Of Ancient Arms And We, Illustrated Catalogue Of Important Specimens Of Arms And Armor, Stained, Arms And The Man Vol. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded its first two M7 contracts in 1973. Note how large the tie hole in the tip is, compared to a U.S.-made M8A1 scabbard. This substantially reduced costs. Additional information is available in the M10 Scabbard Contracts Summary. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. This contract was for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. SKIPH, Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). "1005-722-3097-B008 Cunningham reported a total of 58,100 in his 1996 book. Imperial went through a number of consolidations and was bankrupt in 2004 after 100 years of operation. Co., instead of B. Mine does not. The scabbard contracts originating with the Beckwith parent company is why the steel throatpieces are marked "B. M. Co., while individual components sometimes bear the Victory Plastics Co. "Vp" mark. 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. M8A1 Scabbards produced during the Vietnam War Era are found with the following manufacturer symbols: PWH, TWB, VIZ, VIZ/WD, and WD. Production under both contracts appears to have occurred contemporaneously. "1005-00-073-9238 I also post articles, working papers, and other reference material developed from my research on this site. Since these bayonets are often no longer available from military stocks, military honor guards have resorted to external sources of supply. http://imageevent.com/willyp/firearmsalbumyitems/bayonets. 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. "1095-00-017-9701 This helps explain why these early Imperial M5 bayonets seem to have have survived in significant numbers. Sign up for a new account in our community. This example is from contract DAAE2098P0241 At only 1,287 bayonets, it is the smallest US Government M7 bayonet contract. Body (reverse): "Vp" over "F" and DAS stamp. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. This example is from the first bayonet contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. in October 1987. The M7 hilt (and grips) are longer than the M4. FSCM 2V376 MFR/PN 8427025 1 Each Although a very cool-looking bayonet, these are neither rare, experimental, military, nor worth big bucks. Sort by. It's easy! The cardboard carton was produced in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, a town on the western edge of Philadelphia founded by Welsh settlers in the 1680s. Obviously not the normal military design. Hard evidence is lacking regarding who supplied the Working Homes subassemblies. The only replaceable part was the restraining lace. These bayonets are very well made, exhibiting a level of fit and finish not found on U.S.-made examples. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. CAGE 2V376 P/N 8448476 All M8A1 scabbards produced under Beckwith's government contracts were manufactured by Victory Plastics in Hudson, MA. CC-A Foremost of these was the M7 bayonet, i ntroduced in 1964. It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. The quantity produced has not been found. FINE REMINGTON – ELLIOT’S PATENT RING TRIGGER FOUR SHOT DERRINGER. 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. 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. These bayonets first surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. Bayonet-knife used as a field knife by Denmark. Go on ebay and type Colt M7 and you'll easily find the one I mean. Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. They're still seen on a regular basis on eBay and it the Shotgun News. The marking is crudely scratched into the blade and on the reverse of the scabbard throatpiece, probably by a unit armorer. 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. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. 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. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. The. The M7 was also manufactured in Canada, West Germany, the Philippines, Singapore, Israel, South Korea and Australia. Scabbards from the final, 196970, Working Home contract were packaged differently than earlier contracts. It is unclear whether or not Wilson-Duggar Co. ever manufactured their own subassemblies. 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. "1005-00-076-9238 Production has occurred as recently as 2020, leaving open the possibility of further procurements. The blade exhibits a curved runout and the characteristics of a conventional blade stamping process (vs. Milpars patented process pictured above). The estimate published in my 2015 article of 50,000 is likely too low (and should now be considered erroneous). Information is from this website: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top More Loading. WWI German Artillery Lion Head Sword & Scabb, Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission, Otto Sindel WW2 German Leather P08 Luger Holster, Mauser Werke HSc .380 ACP Pistol German Made. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-ORD-601 on February 15, 1961. 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. Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" However, the quantity is too low for the $502,000 paid under the contract, so this must have been a partial report. Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind: PWH 196568; TWB 196970. Antique Signed Japanese Katana Sword. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. Plastic training aid bayonet used by the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, GA. 1 Ea. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. This packaging has proven quite effective. Mfr./Contr. According to M7 Bayonet specialist William Humes, 10,700 scabbards were produced under this contract. Much darker finish. The Army, Navy, and USAF still use M7s and may do so for years to come. Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). Fraser Manufacturing Corp. of Lexington, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-72-C-0188 in October 1971. colt m7 bayonet made in germany ballymena court news 0 $39.99. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. sactroop- Exactly. DAAA09-88-C-0366 This is how VZM came to be used on M1917 scabbards. The last M8A1 Scabbards produced cost $1.60 each. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/indew_post&f=8. Brand new. Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. This is explained by some WD-marked scabbards having subassemblies with Victory Plastics Co. markings (the Vp mark on the underside of the steel top plate and Vp mold mark on the reverse of the plastic body), while others are found with a VIZ/WD marking where the WD was apparently added to an existing VIZ-marked throatpiece. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. I made an inspection slit in package to verify the manufacturer. Colt's earliest designs played a major role in the popularization of therevolverand the shift away from earlier single-shot pistols. Expected completion of the Working Home's final contract was May 1970. DA-11-199-ORD-728 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). Fraser had hundreds of government contracts and was most well-known for its design and production of vehicle mounts for machine guns. SPM7L1-11-M-D867 It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. The latch plate lacks the chevron mark, instead having a more typical hardness-testing dimple. This example is a newly-manufactured Second World War M8A1 scabbard that has seen post-War refurbishment. The example pictured at left is from the 1961 contract. Carrier measures 10.50in. It doesn't have a 90 back cut, but the guard mark might be what you mean. 1 EA These had a peened pommel, as shown in the image at left. 3/09". These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. This album contains pics/info on US military bayonets for the M16 series along with brief info on a few M7 "variants" that occasionally are offered as US military. Used, condition. 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. The marking reads A Co 1/179. THX SKIP, Mine is solid inside and welded no retaing bar. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: The production run was for 10,700 scabbards. There are two variations of this scabbard, both with an olive drab fiberglass body with steel throat. 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. The scabbard body is made of sheet steel. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. 1 Ea. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. When the 45th Infantry Division moved to Korea in December, 1951, it was the first National Guard division to go into combat in Korea. The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. Knife bayonet for use with the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. Eickhorn BAYONET U.S. M7-LE / limited Military Bayonets - Military Grade Knife with 16.9cm 55Si7 spring steel steel blade. Milpar had production quality issues from mid-1966 onwards that culminated in a government-ordered shutdown of bayonet production in February 1968. Victory Plastics Co. lost out in successive M8A1 scabbard procurements, contributing to its closure; and, sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife. About 80,000 were produced. Cunningham indicates that 1,835,392 bayonets were reportedly delivered by Bauer during FY 1969. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. During the 1950s, Victory Plastics manufactured M3, M7, and M8A1 scabbards. HTK is an abbreviation of Hrens Tekniske Korps (Army Technical Corps). 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. The M5 was a patented design introduced in 1953 to replace the M1 bayonet. "1005-722-3097-B008 Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 The belt hanger on this example is made of canvas, folded and stitched. There were multiple approaches used for modifications, so variations in how this was done are encountered. The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. A/7/68, 10955080339 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). Ontario's contracts sometimes include M10 scabbards, either packaged together with the M7 bayonet or packaged separately. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 DAAA09-84-C-0504". Crosspiece: "US M6" and "MILPAR COL" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Blade: Colt 'rampant horse' logo, followed by "Colt's 62316," Hartford, Conn USA". Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn. When found to be unserviceable (e.g., crack > in. M7 Knife Bayonet Vietnam War Era w M8A1 Scabbard f Military USMC Army & P38. Wilson-Duggar Co.: WD and VIZ/WD 196465 Victory Plastics was again awarded a M8A1 Scabbard production contract in January 1961. Aerial Cutlery Co.: M5 1954; M5A1 ca. Would appreciate any input. General Cutlery manufactured replacement blades using tooling from their M7 bayonet production. The M10 Scabbard includes a restraining lace, proper term for what collectors often refer to as the leg tie or boot lace. It is the same 52-inch length as was used with the M8A1 Scabbard, but in black rather than olive green. Honor guard bayonets have a hard life. This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. U.S. government prime contractors, their manufacturer symbols, and approximate years of production include: Viz Manufacturing Co.: VIZ 196263 An estimated quantity of approximately 4.2 million M7 bayonets have been produced to date. 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 example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. DAAF0367F0002 German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. 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. The curved edge runout seen in images at left is typical of later Imperial M7 bayonets from the 1980, 1893, and 1984 contracts. They were made in the 70s. Bureaucratic inconsistencies resulted in creation of a new federal contractor identity for Viz Mfg. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. Colt Vietnam Era M-7 Bayonet with Scabbard made by Imperial. "1095-00-017-9701 I own a made in Germany Colt bayonet. It's easy! In addition, Ontario has been subcontracor on three more M7 bayonet procurements. CAGE Code. The two- or three-letter codes found on Vietnam-Era M8A1 scabbards are known in the Department of Defense (DOD) as Manufacturer Symbols. These are unique identifiers officially assigned by DOD to certain types of contractors. The bayonets are typically found sealed in their original packaging. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. Anyone else have a Colt M7 available for comparison, especially a known military version. Devices Fabrication is the U.S. Army entity responsible for the design and fabrication of training devices such as pugil equipment, targets, rubber ducks (e.g., M4, M16A2, M240B, M60, M249), Improvised Explosive Device (IED) training aids, fox hole stands, weapon mock-ups, and many other devices. The spacer and crosspiece were welded to the vestiges of the original crosspiece, then the M4 crosspiece ground narrow to resemble the wartime M4. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. It marries a U.S. Navy Mk. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. $100 including shipping. The alterations are extensive. DAAA09-87-C-0931 M7 Bayonet & M8 BM Co Scabbard Post WWII - Vietnam War Era + P38Can Opener . Only one Fraser contract appears to be associated with the M16 rifle, resulting in two orders, both of which I believe are for M7 bayonets. 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Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. Or $150 for both, shipping included. disappearance shortly after scabbard production began at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind suggests that they likely never did. MIL-B-117-D The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. In any event, the upcoming merger creating Beckwith-Arden Inc. formally terminated the existence of Beckwith Manufacturing Co., necessitating adoption of a new marking. The 1954 contract amount was reported as $94,863. Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. I had my hand on a west german usaf m7 just like mine but has blue scales. They had a green plastic grip that resembled the leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War. It is made extremely well, probably one of the best quality M7 bayonets made. 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