It has been used since the 1970s on repacks of existing M7 bayonets that combined the bayonet and a M8A1 scabbard into a single carton. One piece grip fastened with screw bolts. Rare bayonet marked to Wurttemberg regiment. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. The M4 crosspiece on this example bears the 1/8-in. It can be used on many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns, as well. "1005-336-8568 The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. They were made in the 70s. This example has an October 1968 packing date. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. Imperial Schrade Corp. was the successor to Imperial Knife Co. Hauser Products, Inc. was low-bidder for this contract, but their bid was rejected on a technicality, per the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Bayonet-Knife W/Scabbard 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. 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. 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. Unknown producer: just a few marked "AN". Two orders were placed under contract 723 and three orders were placed under contract 0431, totalling $1.3 million. A local, Fremont, OH, welding shop performed welding and fabrication work needed to refurbish the bayonets. Although a very cool-looking bayonet, these are neither rare, experimental, military, nor worth big bucks. The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). 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. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Used, condition. Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. A total of 28 M7 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. According to Cunningham, the 1954 contract was for 57,540 bayonets. All M8A1 scabbards produced under Beckwith's government contracts were manufactured by Victory Plastics in Hudson, MA. DAAA09-84-C-0504". Getting interesting! SKIP. Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. SKIP. While I always try to credit published sources of information presented here, the brevity required to make Bayonet Identification Guide content accessible is such that I cannot always fully explain my own research findings. GI M8A1 Sheath Made in West Germany . General Cutlery, Inc. is reported to have supplied upwards of 5,000 bayonets used by military honor guards, beginning with the inauguration of President Clinton in 1993 through the inauguration of President Obama in 2009. The steel parts have a uniform dark grey/black parkerized finish. 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 added M4 crosspiece covers the ricasso up to original blade runout. This manufacturers identity was a mystery for decades until it was re-discovered in 2021. Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. 407,000 bayonets were eventually procured under this contract. The M7 has been partially replaced by the M9 bayonet in Army service, and the Marine Corps replaced it with the OKC-3S bayonet. 1 Ea. You may find information on this page that does not appear in existing publications or may differ from what is previously-published. I find the green blade interesting too. M. Co. This may have been related to Victory Plastics ultimately unsuccessful attempt to build a commercial brand as a plastics manufacturer. M8A1 Scabbards produced during the Vietnam War Era are found with the following manufacturer symbols: PWH, TWB, VIZ, VIZ/WD, and WD. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. Production has occurred as recently as 2020, leaving open the possibility of further procurements. In addition to this M5 contract, Imperial was awarded three contracts for the M5A1 bayonet, in fiscal years 1967, 1973, and 1976. I made an inspection slit in package to verify the manufacturer. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. This makes sense given the bayonets attribution, as airborne use was the requirement for including a restraining lace on the M8A1 scabbard. Viz also produced two types of plastic machete sheaths 196667 and plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards 196970. I've totally exhausted every resource for Colt M7s that I know of. This example has an October 1963 packing date, which means that the contract was likely awarded in spring 1963. Evidence suggests that Hauser Products may have manufactured all of the scabbards associated with General Cutlery Co., including government contract scabbards bearing General Cutlery Co's. CAGE 83C25 FSCM 2V376 MFR/PN 8427025 This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAE20-96-C-0224, in May 1996. Bayonet Knife, M7 Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. 3,000 or fewer at 198788 costs. Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. The 1961 scabbards incorporated the metal tip protector and reversal of the hilt strap arrangement. ), and likely also final inspection gauges. The contract was for bayonets, spare parts (grips, etc. [N.p., ca. A 8/88. General Cutlery manufactured replacement blades using tooling from their M7 bayonet production. overwritten by 5/87". Colt's earliest designs played a major role in the popularization of therevolverand the shift away from earlier single-shot pistols. These appeared in 2009, advertised to be new-old-stock 1960s examples. DAAA-09-88-C-0129 Sort by. Sactroop- Great site! The wrapped bayonets were packed 50 to a carton. It doesn't have a 90 back cut, but the guard mark might be what you mean. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like Completed M8A1 scabbards were packaged in pairs, encased in a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper, which was placed inside a cardboard carton. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. This example is from the first M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. Co. With, of course the Colt markings. Thanks for the info. 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. For more information go to -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. Scabbard bodies from this contract were also marked on the reverse with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS) using a -inch rubber stamp with black ink. Milpar was awarded three contracts for the M6 bayonet, in fiscal years 1961, 1963, and 1966. 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SKIP, Don- This is getting interesting! $100 including shipping. 3/09". Also noticed the grips are not recessed for the bar.I am now assuming I have a very nice Colt M7 designed for the collector market. 1 Each It is believed that a the bayonets were produced in 198586, but deliveries had not began by February 1986, when Duvalier went into exile. Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. The belt strap assembly marking shows that it was treated with a Moisture Fungus Proofing chemical in March 1953. Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. This is one of the rare example of Colt bayonet and sacabbard and both items were made in Germany. Here's what I found interesting. The scabbard throat flange is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with manufacturer initials. 40206: German DWM 1916 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. 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 Colt "New Model" bayonet (above) was standardized as the U.S. M7 Bayonet-Knife. Made by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik of West Germany in the late 1970's to fit the G3 rifle as well as the M16. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. By Skip I've had my eye's open for any supporting information on what you have. Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard Blade: "A Co 1/179" scratched into blade. Internally, the latching lever has been extended (perhaps stretched) at the rear to engage the bayonet lug much closer to the bayonets butt plate than on the M6. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62 mm. 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 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. Colt's Manufacturing Company now serves the civilian market, while Colt Defense serves the law enforcement, military, and private security markets worldwide. Supply Corp. 1005-073-9238 I had my hand on a west german usaf m7 just like mine but has blue scales. Consequently, it was most likely used for training soldiers how to disarm a knife-wielding assailant. The packaging from these contracts have two labels, one bearing the middlemans CAGE Code and the other Ontarios. DX24/73 56,801 is consistent with amount paid, so is likely correct. 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. Note how the cardboard box is ink-stamped with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). 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. Hauser Products, Inc. was a Chicago, Il, plastics firm. GERMAN MADE M7 COLT-BAYONETS The early Colt contract Eickhorn's M7's from 1975-76 are the ones with the standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws of which approximately 80,000 were produced. IT IS HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE UNISSUED COLLECTOR DREAM MADE IN W. GERMANY UNDER CONTRACT FROM COLT INDUSTRIES. The M8A1 scabbard with this example was assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind 196970. 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 ? ; cut or tear in strap > in., or defective snap), it was simply discarded. The scabbard markings are different than on the scabbard, above, and the tie string is present on this example. J & D Tool Co.: M5 195456; M5A1 1957 The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. According to Cunningham, approximately 1.7 million M8 scabbards were produced from July 1943 to April 1944. Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. (1.32 m.) long. The M8, M8A1, and M10 Scabbards have been used with the M4 through M7 series bayonets. DAAA09-85-C-1316. The M5A1 design improvement was implemented very quickly: mid-contract at J & D Tool Co. and with a new contract at Aerial Cutlery Co. A result was that these first examples of the M5A1 bayonet were marked M51. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. W52H09-06-D-0068/0011 Insufficient data exists to estimate how many M8A1 scabbards that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced. The scabbard construction differs from the MKE scabbard above, being a more refined copy of the U.S. M8A1, with a belt hanger made of webbing. 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. Although Viz only produced M8A1 scabbards 196263, it appears that Viz and its owner, Victor I. Zelov, continued to influence M8A1 scabbard production until the last government-contract M8A1 scabbard was produced in 1970. 1 Ea During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. These bayonets first surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. In any case, the number of bayonets contracted for in 1985 would have been relatively small. They had a green plastic grip that resembled the leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War. Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. This identifies A Company, First Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment. Utica Cutlery Co.: M5 1953 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. 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, carbines and combat shotguns. Product Information. JUMPMASTER 1978 Cunningham reports various figures for the delivery quantity: 24,400; 56,801; and 81,201 (sum of the first two). There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. 1 EA Ontario has been the sole remaining source of M10 scabbards since 2003. My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. January 13, 2012 in EDGED WEAPONS, Hey Gang!-Just picked up a COLT M7 Bayonet. This is how VZM came to be used on M1917 scabbards. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. FSN-8465-542-584216". The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. 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. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. LXIII No. 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. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. This substantially reduced costs. 16 (July 22): The National Military And S, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. HALF-GUARD (LOGO & TEXT) Half crossguard Colt marked M7's were made to fit the M-16, G3, and HK33 rifles. Allocating additional resources to production of scabbard components was problematic, as doing so would adversely impact other Viz defense contract deliverables. Comprised of a crude casting of a M7 Bayonet-Knife hilt and crosspiece with a thick, rounded plastic blade. This example of a late-production Milpar M7 has been personalized as a presentation piece. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 Sign up for a new account in our community. In 1964 Only 30,000 M7's were made by COLT. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. The only replaceable part was the restraining lace. I looked at all the German versions, no match. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. 242.50 . Colt Marked Imperial Made M7 Bayonet Unissued - YouTube 0:00 / 7:25 Colt Marked Imperial Made M7 Bayonet Unissued 8,827 views Mar 27, 2013 60 Dislike Share Rick Gillespie 558. The last M8A1 Scabbards produced cost $1.60 each. You're right Skip, that's different. DAAF03-73-D-1030-0001 They made all of the US models from M4-M7, plus a bunch of European series for the G-3 rifles and others. Honor guard bayonets have a hard life. Cunningham reported quantity of 45,800. The 1954 contract amount was reported as $94,863. Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" 164.99 . The M10 Scabbard body took advantage of newer high-strength polymers that enabled manufacture by injection-molding. Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. DA-11-199-ORD-601 It does have the hole drilled for the bar. 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. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. DSA-100-67C-0103 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 .. colt m7 bayonet made in germany ballymena court news 0 $39.99. 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. 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. If you have images or information to contribute, please send me an email. The M5A1 was adopted ca. Bayonet-Knife - M6 Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 These were made by M.K.E. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. U.S. government prime contractors, their manufacturer symbols, and approximate years of production include: Viz Manufacturing Co.: VIZ 196263 SKIP. Quality Packaging It first served in the Yonchon-Chorwon area, and in sectors fronting Old Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge and Luke's Castle. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. A total of 12 M5 and M5A1 contracts appear to have been let. In 2010, the Navy procured M1 Garand bayonets without scabbard for the U.S. This bayonet was produced by A. Eickhorn-Solingen (AES), in West Germany, for the government of Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier of Haiti. Just welded. By Marv-Does your M7 have the retaining bar, under the grips, behind the guard? Steel, brass, and wood replica model of a French. Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. The M16 rifle's bayonet lug is also wider than that of the M1 Carbine, so the bayonet latch plate dimensions differ accordingly. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. 1 EA Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. 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. 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. In addition, Ontario has been subcontracor on three more M7 bayonet procurements. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. A/10/69. Bayonet, Knife Sheath This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. I pulled the blade out far enough to see the Colt emblem and germany mark at the base of the blade and thats it. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. 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. Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. 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. The example pictured at left is from the 1961 contract. These procurements stipulate that Ontario Knife Co. be the supplier. The 1950s scabbards differed from wartime M8A1 scabbards in only small details. The scabbards received with this Colt M7 bayonet are designed to fit the german G3 and any 7" bayonet including the M7. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. CAGE Code. The Army, Navy, and USAF still use M7s and may do so for years to come. This example is unit-marked, something not officially done in the U.S. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. SPE7L3-19-P-7158 I also post articles, working papers, and other reference material developed from my research on this site. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/indew_post&f=8. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. 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 Two production variants exist. Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). One edge is sharpened its full length while the opposite side of the blade has approximately 3 inches sharpened. Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. According to M7 Bayonet specialist William Humes, 10,700 scabbards were produced under this contract. 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. As shown in this comparison image, scabbards bearing Hauser's and General Cutlery Co's CAGE Codes both have the markings recessed below the surface in a similar font. Victory Plastics' first post-War M8A1 scabbard production contract has long been attributed to 1953. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. During the Second World War, Gen. George S. Patton considered the 45th Division the best Division in the 7th Army, which he commanded during the North African and Sicilian invasions. Go on ebay and type Colt M7 and you'll easily find the one I mean. This example was made in 1967 and is shown here with the US M6 bayonet. Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. 1 Each Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. SKIP. Marv-As you look at the guard the way you photographed it, the M7 is directly under the blade. In 2002,Colt Defensewas split off from Colt's Manufacturing Company. 2 ea. Expected completion of the Working Home's final contract was May 1970. A-12/73, 1005-07-9238 Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 (M10 Scabbard Only) This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. M9 bayonet in Army service, and approximate years of production include: Viz Manufacturing Co.: M5 195456 M5A1. M1 bayonets ) and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http: //usmilitaryknives.com of Working. Usaf M7 just like mine but has blue scales 195456 ; M5A1 1957 the strap... 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