Probably looking at some of the same places you've been. It was one of the smallest contracts granted by the US Government. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Imperial Knife Co. was awarded contract DAAF-03-67-C-0069 in April 1967. The above findings documented by the Government Accounting Office show that Milpar's bayonet delivery problems existed from the very beginning. This example is from the first bayonet contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. in October 1987. The white substance seen in images of the bayonet is a preservative applied when the bayonet was packaged. 6.75: 171: 11.875: 302.880: 22.4 The sealed package pictured at left is badly yellowed, suggesting that the cardboard carton has been absent for a long time. Bayonet-Knife W/Scabbard Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. A /88 Bayonet-Knife - M6 I saw one sell on ebay for almost 100 dollars. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. Comprised of a crude casting of a M7 Bayonet-Knife hilt and crosspiece with a thick, rounded plastic blade. SKIPH, DAAF03-73-D-1030-0001 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. DAAF03-73-D-1046-0001 Milpar was the low bidder, however, federal contracting officials had finally lost patience with Milpar's late deliveries and quality control problems. The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. This one is the Imperial/Colt marked blade M7. 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. A total of 12 M5 and M5A1 contracts appear to have been let. Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. By This example has an October 1968 packing date. 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. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 74846", 1095-00-223-7164 DAAA09-87-C-0130 Bayonet Knife, M7 Four additional contracts awarded to Milpar in 1966 and 1967 are believed to be for M7 bayonets. 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 Contract DAAA09-85-C-0540 was awarded in March 1985. THX SKIP. DAAF 03-67-C-0067 ), and likely also final inspection gauges. I have a half guard German M7 with a colt marked blade(W-Germany). P/N 8448476 Later production had a smooth pommel and were marked "HMAK." I'm assuming the marking on the guard is some type of variation, and am curious as to what year these were produced. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. 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. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. Milpar ceased operations in 1970. The example pictured at left was packaged in November 1970, as U.S. involvement in Vietnam reached its peak. The M7 bayonet is not just a M4 Second Production bayonet with a larger muzzle ring. The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. Wilson-Duggar Cos. The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 I find the green blade interesting too. I understand that the bayonet is a commercial model. Made by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik of West Germany in the late 1970's to fit the G3 rifle as well as the M16. Another quantity surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. 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. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 The M3 Combat Knife was intended for issue to troops not armed with rifles and bayonets, so the strap assembly (belt hanger) did not incorporate the wire hanger used with the cartridge belt. Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". Skip I've had my eye's open for any supporting information on what you have. B2005-MAL. This example was packaged in October 2011. The constant we have is "West German", Eichorn made. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. "1005-722-3097-B008 More info is available in theM5 and M5A1 Bayonet Contracts Summary. 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If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Read More Share Item 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. Getting interesting! US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY It does have the hole drilled for the bar. Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard The scabbard is molded plastic with a frog stud. Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn. MILITARIA. General Cutlery is also associated with M10 Scabbards supplied with their 1991 Australian M7 bayonet production and with a variety of M10 Scabbards produced commercially. DAAA09-85-C-1316. However, some (if not all) Wilson-Duggar Co. M8A1 scabbards were apparently assembled using externally-supplied subassemblies (steel throatpieces and plastic scabbard bodies). 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. Imperials last prime contract was in 1985 for the M10 Scabbard. As is typical with J & D Tool Co. bayonets, the DAS is lightly struck. The belt strap assembly marking shows that it was treated with a Moisture Fungus Proofing chemical in March 1953. "1095-00-017-9701 1005-073-9238 Delivery Details. "1005-722-3097-B008 10955080339 M8A1 Scabbards produced during the Vietnam War Era are found with the following manufacturer symbols: PWH, TWB, VIZ, VIZ/WD, and WD. FSN-8465-542-584216". The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. This is one of the rare example of Colt bayonet and sacabbard and both items were made in Germany. Bayonet Knife, M7 The true quantity produced by Conetta is more in the neighborhood of 650,000. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. Colt's Manufacturing Company now serves the civilian market, while Colt Defense serves the law enforcement, military, and private security markets worldwide. Bayonets Manufacturer. Note how large the tie hole in the tip is, compared to a U.S.-made M8A1 scabbard. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Here's what I found interesting. 4 (Apr. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. This is aunissued Vietnam War Colt 62316 M7 Bayonet.Please look at the pictures and judge for yourself the condition.Blade marked Colt 62316. they made a very limited number of these 30,000and they have become harder to find at a decent price.It also has an equally .. WONDERFUL CASED SET OF ORNATE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS BY GREEN-LONDON. 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. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. The true quantity produced under this contract is likely more in the neighborhood of 75,000. I don't have the "Painted" Colt marked Germany M7. This Colt Bayonet includes factory finish with factory checkered grips. thickness with 25 to 35 percent of a water-soluble phenolic resin cured under both high pressure and temperature. The bayonet's grips are made of cast aluminum, painted black. DA-11-199-ORD-728 The U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets were based on the earlier M4 bayonet. Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. Imperial Schrade Corp. of Ellenville, New York, was awarded the first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-85-C-1316, in November 1985. Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife. I pulled the blade out far enough to see the Colt emblem and germany mark at the base of the blade and thats it. (M7 Bayonet - Knife Only) [N.p., ca. 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. 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. "1005-00-073-9238 The belt hanger on this example is made of canvas, folded and stitched. Contract DAAF-03-67-C-0067 was awarded in April 1967. This example is a newly-manufactured Second World War M8A1 scabbard that has seen post-War refurbishment. THX SKIP. By submitting you agree with our, Copyright 2023 - Website Designed by FDI Creative. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. 230.00 * US M7-LE. For example, Viz Manufacturing Co. had supplied some of the subassemblies used by the Working Home's immediate predecessor, Wilson-Duggar Co.; the Working Home was located only 9 miles from Viz Manufacturing Co.; and, the owner of Viz Manufacturing Co., Victor I. Zelov, served on the Working Home's Board of Managers from 1965 thru at least 1967. Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Scabbard is the correct model with proper pebble graining and marked "USM8-A1". The manufacturer's initials or name, along with "US M7", will be found stamped under the crossguard (see photo, right). This makes sense given the bayonets attribution, as airborne use was the requirement for including a restraining lace on the M8A1 scabbard. 1 Ea. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. A local, Fremont, OH, welding shop performed welding and fabrication work needed to refurbish the bayonets. New scabbards were shipped with the lace attached. any body have any pictures of these - thanks Pete. 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. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 1 Ea. Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. SKIP. CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 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. This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. There are no markings on the blade itself. 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. Ontario has been the sole M7 bayonet producer since 2003, with its most recent production run completed in May 2020. In November 1963, a group of Birmingham industrialists were brought in as fixers to take over Wilson-Duggar factory operations and produce the scabbards. Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. 1 Ea. 2) replace the barrel with a 14.5 and permanently fix a longer FS to it to give you 16" length. Additional information is available in the M10 Scabbard Contracts Summary. CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. long by 7.375in. Production under both contracts appears to have occurred contemporaneously. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. 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. The quantity produced under four of these contracts is not known. In 1998, Lan Cay, Inc. of Carrollton, Kentucky, was awarded a very small contract to produce the M7 bayonet, along with a larger contract they sought to produce M9 bayonets. CAGE 83C25 The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. The grip is secured with Phillips-head screws. This manufacturers identity was a mystery for decades until it was re-discovered in 2021. 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