It doesn't have a 90 back cut, but the guard mark might be what you mean. According to M7 Bayonet specialist William Humes, 10,700 scabbards were produced under this contract. Bayonets Manufacturer. Wilson-Duggar Co.: WD and VIZ/WD 196465 Though they did not develop it, for a long time Colt was also primarily responsible for allAR-15andM16 rifleproduction, as well as many derivatives of those firearms. 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. Also at left is an example still sealed in its factory wrapping, with a 12/69 packing date. The added M4 crosspiece covers the ricasso up to original blade runout. FSR had already been assigned to another firm, Fort Smith Rim & Bow Co. of Ft. Smith, AR, so Fraser was assigned FZR instead. I'm pleased with my bayonet, but am on a quest to find out more. long by 7.375in. Cunningham indicates that 1,835,392 bayonets were reportedly delivered by Bauer during FY 1969. This and the subsequent pages illustrate some of the more commonly encountered M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets and foreign copies. The Army, Navy, and USAF still use M7s and may do so for years to come. 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. The M7 had a 6" long 1095 carbon steel blade and plastic grips. 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. 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. When found to be unserviceable (e.g., crack > in. Militaria & Weapons seen this one in about 64 in Texas wish I had it now Don I sent Bill pix of mine last year he also had more Questions than answers the green short blade stumps them Don. You're right Skip, that's different. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. Bayonet Knife, M7 Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. SKIP. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. disappearance shortly after scabbard production began at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind suggests that they likely never did. 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. MILITARIA. The 179th served in both World Wars and the Korean War. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. You don't have the retaining bar, or the hole it runs through. The M16 rifle's bayonet lug is also wider than that of the M1 Carbine, so the bayonet latch plate dimensions differ accordingly. No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. Columbus, Ohio Victory Plastics' first post-War M8A1 scabbard production contract has long been attributed to 1953. Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 wide. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially between the 1850s andWorld War I, when it was a dominating force in its industry and a seminal influence on manufacturing technology. M33 2/20, Scabbard Body (front): "M10" and "ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 2V376". Scabbard: "U.S. M8A1" over "Made in W. Germany". Although it would mount to the M1 Garand rifle, it was typically issued as a field knife, without regard to whether the soldier was armed with the M1 rifle. DAAA-09-85-C-0540 Description: Colt M7 bayonet and M8A1 Scabbard, NEW. 10/11". 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. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. U.S. Bayonet-Knife M6 modified to mount to the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. 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. 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. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. 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. "1095-00-017-9701 Condition: New In Box Location: CA Trades Accepted: Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle. However, this quantity is too low for the amount paid, so must have been based on a a partial report. The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. Note how the label printed on the plastic wrapper has General Cutlery's CAGE Code 20014; and the adhesive label below has the Lan Cay, Inc. contract number. Aint the hunting fun? The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. Bayonet Knife, M7 Victory Plastics closed, followed by the 1965 sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. Imperial went through a number of consolidations and was bankrupt in 2004 after 100 years of operation. 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. Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. The company's name was actually Molded Insulation Co., Inc. from 1932, when Victor I. Zelov acquired it from the Bendix Corp., until 1965, when he formally changed the corporate name to Viz Manufacturing Co., Inc. This self-imposed workforce ceiling would later constrain M8A1 scabbard production, likely contributing to adoption of the M10 scabbard. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? LIII No. The first of Colt's M7 bayonets were made 19611962 by Universal Industries of West Haven,CT. Genuine 1951 Dated Army Knife With Bakelite Handle German Sheath Knife New Current Issue German Sheath Knife. 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. These included U.S. M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets. I opened the bid high so as to not set a reserve. Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 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. 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. Scabbard (body): "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803". Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. Milpar was the low bidder, however, federal contracting officials had finally lost patience with Milpar's late deliveries and quality control problems. IT IS HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE UNISSUED COLLECTOR DREAM MADE IN W. GERMANY UNDER CONTRACT FROM COLT INDUSTRIES. An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. This website is a great source for Colt bayonet information: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top Facebook More Loading. 1 EA Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. 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. 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 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. 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. The M3 knife's introduction for infantry use revealed limitations in the M8 scabbard. Product Information. This example has an October 1963 packing date, which means that the contract was likely awarded in spring 1963. I had no idea it was made in the 70's since when my dad gave it to me it looked like it was made yeasterday. The scabbard throat flange is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with manufacturer initials. Completed M8A1 scabbards were packaged in pairs, encased in a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper, which was placed inside a cardboard carton. This example is from the first 1973 contract, DAAF-03-73-D-1030, with an April 1974 packing date. SKIP. Naval Academy from Mc Kee, Inc. of Savage MD, (an obvious reference to the late Clint McKee, founder of Fulton Armory). Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. (7) Price - Display per page. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. More Items From eBay. A-8/62 A-3/63. 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. A-4/74. More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. 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. Viz also produced two types of plastic machete sheaths 196667 and plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards 196970. Co. well before the 1965 corporate name change; and the continued letting of new federal contracts under the companys Molded Insulation Co. Inc. identity as late as June 1967. Plastic Wrapper: I think I must need to eat something. In 2010, the Navy procured M1 Garand bayonets without scabbard for the U.S. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. I wish I had a camera. I own a made in Germany Colt bayonet. These bayonets first surfaced ca. This is one of the rare example of Colt bayonet and sacabbard and both items were made in Germany. My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. 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. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. SPE7L3-19-P-7158 Or $150 for both, shipping included. A/11/70". No evidence of further U.S. Government M4M7 bayonet-knife scabbard production has been found until the first M10 scabbard contract was let in 1985. The manufacturers mark on Victory Plastics' post-War M8A1 scabbards was V.P. The M8A1 scabbard with this example was assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind 196970. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. Quality Packaging Expected completion of the Working Home's final contract was May 1970. In any event, the upcoming merger creating Beckwith-Arden Inc. formally terminated the existence of Beckwith Manufacturing Co., necessitating adoption of a new marking. In 1964 Only 30,000 M7's were made by COLT. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. The 1954 contract amount was reported as $94,863. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. Seven M6 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. The blade exhibits a curved runout and the characteristics of a conventional blade stamping process (vs. Milpars patented process pictured above). These had a peened pommel, as shown in the image at left. 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. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. SABC Journal Volume 91, Spring 2015). The manufacturer's initials or name, along with "US M7", will be found stamped under the crossguard (see photo, right). This example was packaged in October 2011. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. This marking was used 196069. By Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 In 2002,Colt Defensewas split off from Colt's Manufacturing Company. May 1962". By The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. It has a complete weld on both sides of the tang, at the guard. Bayonet-Knife - M6 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. The marking reads A Co 1/179. 10955080339-B008 ), and likely also final inspection gauges. "1005-00-073-9238 The scabbard differs from the U.S. M8A1 in that the lower is made of molded plastic without a metal tip protector. According to Cunningham, approximately 1.7 million M8 scabbards were produced from July 1943 to April 1944. The first bayonet supplied to the US military for the M16 (Colt 601) was very similiar to the well . 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