Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. thickness with 25 to 35 percent of a water-soluble phenolic resin cured under both high pressure and temperature. Bayonet w/Scabbard (M-7) Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). SABC Journal Volume 91, Spring 2015). The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. FSR had already been assigned to another firm, Fort Smith Rim & Bow Co. of Ft. Smith, AR, so Fraser was assigned FZR instead. Bayonet, Knife Sheath Japanese Short Sword, Cobra Handle, Snakeskin Sheath, Bronze Mounts C. Cunningham indicates that 1,835,392 bayonets were reportedly delivered by Bauer during FY 1969. These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. The scabbard is marked Made in Germany below M8A1 which is unlike others I have seen with the black scabbard. In addition, Ontario has been subcontracor on three more M7 bayonet procurements. 2014 in very small numbers. 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. 1 EA The M8, M8A1, and M10 Scabbards have been used with the M4 through M7 series bayonets. In 1998, Hauser Products produced M10 Scabbards as a subcontractor for Lan Cay Inc. under contract DAAE20-98-P-0221. 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. What are they worth un issued? The only replaceable part was the restraining lace. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. These procurements were reported to have been facilitated by a historian. Homer Brett indicated that he facilitated procurement of honor guard bayonets from General Cutlery for the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard through 2009. Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. Since the M1 Carbine was still in use, it made more sense that the M7 bayonet use the same black plastic grip parts already adopted for the post-war M4 bayonet. 164.99 . Probably looking at some of the same places you've been. 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. M10 scabbard components are, essentially, commodities. Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. It is unclear whether or not Wilson-Duggar Co. ever manufactured their own subassemblies. The blade made of highly flexible 55Si7 spring steel (HRC 51-53) is Kalgard coated. A-1-C /62 Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. 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. 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. 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. SKIP. General Cutlery Co. 20014: 199698; 2000; 2002 Please Answer The Statement Below. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. Also at left is an example still sealed in its factory wrapping, with a 12/69 packing date. Bayonet Knife, M7 A local, Fremont, OH, welding shop performed welding and fabrication work needed to refurbish the bayonets. 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. A second order under this contract was placed in September 1972. I have a half guard German M7 with a colt marked blade(W-Germany). Imperial Schrade Corp., General Cutlery, Inc., and Ontario Knife Co. are well-known bayonet makers. Sorry about the way I phrased it, it was awkward. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. The marking is crudely scratched into the blade and on the reverse of the scabbard throatpiece, probably by a unit armorer. Marv- We have two slightly different variations, both without the retaining bar. This one is the Imperial/Colt marked blade M7. 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. DAAF0367F0002, 10955080339 Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. 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. No sales outside of USA please. The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. The history of Beckwith Manufacturing Co., Victory Plastics Co., and their scabbard production has been well-documented by authors/researchers, Gary Cunningham and Frank Trzaska. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196167 General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. Wood grips held by two rivets. 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. It's easy! W52H09-06-D-0068/0011 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. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 Love to see a picture if possible. A /88 Victory Plastics closed, followed by the 1965 sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. 2 EA. In November 1963, a group of Birmingham industrialists were brought in as fixers to take over Wilson-Duggar factory operations and produce the scabbards. 1968 after they had difficulty producing acceptable bayonets. The 1950s scabbards differed from wartime M8A1 scabbards in only small details. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. 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. 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. You don't have the retaining bar, or the hole it runs through. DX24/73 It doesn't have a 90 back cut, but the guard mark might be what you mean. "1005-00-073-9238 Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, has been awarded six prime contracts involving the M7 bayonet. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. 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. An example from this contract is pictured at left. 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. 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. disappearance shortly after scabbard production began at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind suggests that they likely never did. There were four Army-wide fabrication sites: Fort Benning, GA; Fort Gordon, GA; Fort Jackson, SC; and Fort Knox, KY. TAD-066 was the official U.S. Army training aid designation for "Bayonet, Plastic." General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAE20-96-C-0224, in May 1996. Expected completion of the Working Home's final contract was May 1970. These are believed to have been produced by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik. It is made extremely well, probably one of the best quality M7 bayonets made. The. The spacer and crosspiece were welded to the vestiges of the original crosspiece, then the M4 crosspiece ground narrow to resemble the wartime M4. 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. 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. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. Scabbards from the final, 196970, Working Home contract were packaged differently than earlier contracts. 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. "1005-722-3097-B008 limited capacity for production of glass-reinforced scabbard bodies subsequently became a wartime constraint on production of M8A1 scabbards. Imperial went through a number of consolidations and was bankrupt in 2004 after 100 years of operation. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island was awarded a total of six M7 bayonet contracts 197384. 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. DAAF0169F8756 The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. The only packaging observed from this period has been M7 scabbards packaged in July and August 1953 under contract DA-19-020-ORD-2905. The M10 Scabbard was both less expensive to manufacture and reduced maintenance costs. In 1964 Only 30,000 M7's were made by COLT. 1005-00-017-9701 The M7 bayonet is not just a M4 Second Production bayonet with a larger muzzle ring. 1 Ea. This example was packaged in December 1984. 230.00 * US M7-LE. Procurements began in 1964 and have continued through 2019 (so far). Does anybody know more about it and have an idea of what it is worth? Eventually, VZM was assigned as Viz Manufacturing Cos. Imperial Knife Co.: 196263; 196768 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. The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. (that's probably what you meant). This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. A/11/70". (267mm.) The first two are the W. Germany Colt marked M7s. Ontario Knife Co. 2V376: 198788; 2001; 200311; 201820. This helps explain why these early Imperial M5 bayonets seem to have have survived in significant numbers. These have the Colt "Rampant Mustang . As shown in the images at left, the bayonet is sealed in a foil preservative wrapper inside a cardboard box. This makes sense given the bayonets attribution, as airborne use was the requirement for including a restraining lace on the M8A1 scabbard. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/indew_post&f=8. The initial contractor was Bauer Ord Company. The muzzle ring is broken, which suggests that this example has seen some rough use. 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. It is made by impregnating beech veneers of 0.2 to 0.3 mm. This example is a newly-manufactured Second World War M8A1 scabbard that has seen post-War refurbishment. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. Although a very cool-looking bayonet, these are neither rare, experimental, military, nor worth big bucks. Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. M7 bayonet German made for G3 CA$295.00 A somewhat unusual variant of the standard M7 bayonet. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). Here's a chromed Colt M7 just appeared on ebay! Wish I could help. The M5 bayonet is noteworthy in that, save for the blade, the remainder of the bayonet's parts are almost all stampings. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. The one half of the grip has a groove which would accommodate a retaining bar, but the other half is flat. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. Whittaker Corporation's acquisition of Milpar was finalized almost concurrent to the government shutdown. 1005-073-9238 Leather scabbard marked 120.R.14.173 for Wurttemberg. This Imperial Knife Co. M6 bayonet was plated for ceremonial use by honor guard personnel. Some U.S. M6 bayonets were marked with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), while others were not or may have had the DAS obliterated during service. This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. Scabbard is the correct model with proper pebble graining and marked "USM8-A1". In place of a muzzle ring, the crosspiece had a steel stud that inserted into the M1 rifle's gas cylinder lock screw. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. Insufficient data exists to estimate how many M8A1 scabbards that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced. Bayonet-Knife W/Scabbard overwritten by 5/87". DAAA09-87-C-0130 Initial deliveries were to begin by July 15, 1961, followed by 31,000 bayonets per month until completion. Lace, Restraining General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 SKIP. Bayonets observed from these packages have been mostly from Bauer Ordnance Corp. and Imperial Knife Co. Scabbards are mostly PWH and TWB, with a few of the earlier makers encountered. Victory Plastics' first post-War M8A1 scabbard production contract has long been attributed to 1953. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. http://imageevent.com/willyp/firearmsalbumyitems/bayonets. "1095-00-017-9701 It is unclear whether the hilt is new-made or both the hilt and blade are from an earlier bayonet, with only the crosspiece being new. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. 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. CAGE 83C25 You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. (MIL-PAR), Conetta Mfg., Frazier Mfg., General Cutlery (GEN CUT), and Imperial Knife. The steel parts have a uniform dark grey/black parkerized finish. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. A/7/68, 10955080339 FINE REMINGTON – ELLIOT’S PATENT RING TRIGGER FOUR SHOT DERRINGER. This substantially reduced costs. This example is from contract DAAE2098P0241 At only 1,287 bayonets, it is the smallest US Government M7 bayonet contract. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. This example was made in 2009. 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. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. Scabbard: "M8A1" over "TWB" also "A Co" over "1/179" scratched into reverse side of throatpiece. It marries a U.S. Navy Mk. 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. DAAF03-73-D-1030-0001 In addition to this M5 contract, Imperial was awarded three contracts for the M5A1 bayonet, in fiscal years 1967, 1973, and 1976. over "DAAF 03-67-C-0069" over "A-" over "10/68". Marv-As you look at the guard the way you photographed it, the M7 is directly under the blade. 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. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Aerial Cutlery Co.: 196062 HTK is an abbreviation of Hrens Tekniske Korps (Army Technical Corps). Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. JUMPMASTER 1978 It looks as though Eichorn used up what ever blade blanks were available. As is typical with J & D Tool Co. bayonets, the DAS is lightly struck. The scabbard differs from the U.S. M8A1 in that the lower is made of molded plastic without a metal tip protector. COLT MARKED M7 BAYONET 62316 WITH M8A1 CRACKLE SCABBARD **ORIGINAL**:$140.00. No production quantity has surfaced. Supply Corp. 1005-073-9238 However, the quantity is too low for the $502,000 paid under the contract, so this must have been a partial report. 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 . Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. Co., instead of B. This website is a great source for Colt bayonet information: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top Facebook More Loading. A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Or $150 for both, shipping included. As shown in this comparison image, the sheet steel body is of substantially better construction than the MKE example above. Plastic training aid bayonet used by the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, GA. 1 EA This contract was likely the research & development that led to the M8A1 scabbard design changes observed on post-War M8A1 scabbards. Columbus, Ohio I have a Colt-marked M7 that is marked "Made in Germany" and a M8A1 scabbard also marked "Germany". Fullered blade with nearly all its original bright finish and no sharpening. Once modified, they were designated M8A1 scabbards, regardless of the throatpiece marking. THX SKIP, Mine is solid inside and welded no retaing bar. Original Item: Only One Available. 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. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. A/10/69. 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. 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. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Milpar was awarded three contracts for the M6 bayonet, in fiscal years 1961, 1963, and 1966. The scabbards received with this Colt M7 bayonet are designed to fit the german G3 and any 7" bayonet including the M7. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. DAAA-09-85-C-0540 $100 including shipping. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. The only M4 bayonet to bear this mark was the 1954 Imperial contract (Turner M4s had a -in. Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. M8A1 Scabbards produced during the Vietnam War Era are found with the following manufacturer symbols: PWH, TWB, VIZ, VIZ/WD, and WD. The scabbard body is made of sheet steel. AES stopped production and sold what they had already produced on the commercial market. 1 Ea By submitting you agree with our, Copyright 2023 - Website Designed by FDI Creative. However, it is unknown how many had the red thread, how the red thread came to be, or why government inspectors accepted these. A-4/74. 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. Bayonet-knife used as a field knife by Denmark. 2-style clip-point blade with a M7 bayonet crosspiece and latch plate assembly. Much darker finish. 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. Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen This is a Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen in West Germany. 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. I find the green blade interesting too. $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. With a limited and numbered edition of 999 worldwide Solingen now ends the production. The grip is secured with Phillips-head screws. So I'm sure there was plenty of old stock around. Contract SPRDL1-18-P-0495 was awarded to Aces Enterprises, LLC of Dunlap, Illinois, in September 2018. The M7 has the same two-lever locking mechanism as the M4, that connects to a lug on the M16 rifle's barrel. These are believed to have come from a production run of M10 scabbards subcontracted to Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, by Lan-Cay in 1998. If you have images or information to contribute, please send me an email. Naval Academy from Mc Kee, Inc. of Savage MD, (an obvious reference to the late Clint McKee, founder of Fulton Armory). No, US at all. Aint the hunting fun? These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. I wish I had a camera. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. The Working Home operated from 18741979, as a sheltered workshop that provided employment for visually-impaired people. MIL-B-117-D It is believed that a the bayonets were produced in 198586, but deliveries had not began by February 1986, when Duvalier went into exile. Read More Shipping Notes: $ 16 to the lower 48 FREE shipping for multiple items purchase only! My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. Ontario has been the sole remaining source of M10 scabbards since 2003. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. Made in Germany, its overall length is 11.75-inches, and its blade measures 6.625-inches. The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. It first served in the Yonchon-Chorwon area, and in sectors fronting Old Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge and Luke's Castle. There were multiple approaches used for modifications, so variations in how this was done are encountered. DA-11-199-ORD-728 Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. At least I understand exactly where the mark is. May 1962". Real curious to know, especially on an early one. The first of Colt's M7 bayonets were made 19611962 by Universal Industries of West Haven,CT. Colt designated the redesigned bayonet as the "New Model"M7 and assigned it part number 62316 in the Colt inventory. 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