w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Very Good to Excellent Condition Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details MILITARIA. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY However, as of 2021, a relatively clear and coherent chronology has finally emerged. limited capacity for production of glass-reinforced scabbard bodies subsequently became a wartime constraint on production of M8A1 scabbards. Two production variants exist. It also has the fat grips that were only used in early M5 production. This bayonet was produced by A. Eickhorn-Solingen (AES), in West Germany, for the government of Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier of Haiti. 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. Seven M6 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. According to Colt, 30,000 were made by the Imperial KnifeCo. of Providence, Rhode Island in 19631964, prior to the U.S. Government issuing its first M7 bayonet contract in May 1964. However, circumstantial evidence consistently points to Viz Manufacturing Co. as the likely supplier. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. HALF-GUARD (LOGO & TEXT) Half crossguard Colt marked M7's were made to fit the M-16, G3, and HK33 rifles. Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured - The Colt AR-15 Resource Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured An early Colt contract Eickhorn M7 bayonet from 1975-76. General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAE20-96-C-0224, in May 1996. 2-style clip-point blade with a M7 bayonet crosspiece and latch plate assembly. 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. 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. 40206: German DWM 1916 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. Additional information is available in the M10 Scabbard Contracts Summary. 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. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. 10/68". For more information go to -, MISSION FIRST TACTICAL BATTLELINK MINIMALIST STOCK MIL SPEC, AR15 Bolt Carrier Group 5.56/ 300B.O W/ Charging Handle, Sylvan Arms GEN 3 AR Side Folder Stock Adapter, DPMS AR15 MOE Lower Build Kit W/ Panther Polished Trigger, Colt LE6920CK Upper Conversion Kit W/ Handguard, Colt King Cobra Carry .357MAG Revolver- KCOBRASB2BBS. 1095-00-223-7164 The grip scales on these are much thinner plastic than on the U.S. version and more prone to cracking. Sheltered schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people with disabilities more fully into the community. long by 7.375in. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. I've totally exhausted every resource for Colt M7s that I know of. 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. 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. For more information go to -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. 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. The M5 was a patented design introduced in 1953 to replace the M1 bayonet. 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. Imperial Knife Co.: 196263; 196768 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. Co., instead of B. http://imageevent.com/willyp/firearmsalbumyitems/bayonets. Production can easily be scaled to whatever quantity is required without encountering difficulties in obtaining specialized components, as had occurred with the M8A1 scabbard. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Unbeknownst to the federal government, by the time the factory was completed in, June 1963, the company had already run out of money and was unable to begin manufacturing operations. These bayonets are very well made, exhibiting a level of fit and finish not found on U.S.-made examples. This contract included 90,000 of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo and 1,497 M10 Scabbards packaged individually. ; cut or tear in strap > in., or defective snap), it was simply discarded. 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 unit-marked, something not officially done in the U.S. AES stopped production and sold what they had already produced on the commercial market. TY 1-CL B-ST-2 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. Description: Colt M7 bayonet and M8A1 Scabbard, NEW. M. Co. This may have been related to Victory Plastics ultimately unsuccessful attempt to build a commercial brand as a plastics manufacturer. As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. Columbus Milpar & Mfg. The M5A1 was adopted ca. The curved edge runout seen in images at left is typical of later Imperial M7 bayonets from the 1980, 1893, and 1984 contracts. Anyone else have a Colt M7 available for comparison, especially a known military version. The M10 Scabbard body took advantage of newer high-strength polymers that enabled manufacture by injection-molding. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. DA-11-199-AMC-270 (W) 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. Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. The M7's release mechanism is on the pommel, while the M6 has a spring-loaded lever near the guard that when depressed releases the bayonet. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. Victory Plastics Co. manufactured M1917 scabbards 196263 (contract DA-19-058-AMC-462), however, lost out in two successive M8A1 scabbard procurements: to Viz Manufacturing Co. in August 1962 and Wilson-Duggar Co. in July 1963. Genuine 1951 Dated Army Knife With Bakelite Handle German Sheath Knife New Current Issue German Sheath Knife. [N.p., ca. Several variations of this mark exist. 164.99 . This example has an October 1963 packing date, which means that the contract was likely awarded in spring 1963. Steel, brass, and wood replica model of a French. The blade is marked "Colt 62316". 1 Each The white substance seen in images of the bayonet is a preservative applied when the bayonet was packaged. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. Original Item: Only One Available. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife 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. 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. "1005-00-073-9238 All the bayonets we have for sale were made by Colt Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut. Edwin Beckwith served as president of Victory Plastics Co. for its entire 23-year existence. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-ORD-601 on February 15, 1961. Brand new. A 8/88. 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. Milpar was awarded three contracts for the M6 bayonet, in fiscal years 1961, 1963, and 1966. 1937 GERMAN LUGER S/42 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. THX SKIP. The example pictured at left is from the 1961 contract. Bauer Ordnance Corp.: 196870 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. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded its first two M7 contracts in 1973. Belt Hanger (inside dome fastener): "Tiger" (2) stars and 3 letters. 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 .. Here's what I found interesting. U.S. government prime contractors, their Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, and approximate years of production include: Imperial Schrade Corp. 74846: 198586 Scabbard: "KM8A1" and winged anchor & star logo on reverse. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. Colt's Manufacturing Company now serves the civilian market, while Colt Defense serves the law enforcement, military, and private security markets worldwide. 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. 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. The prime contractor is simply a middleman who profits from the transaction. 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. 1 Each Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. According to Cunningham, the 1954 contract was for 57,540 bayonets. FSN-8465-542-584216". This substantially reduced costs. I find the green blade interesting too. over "DAAF 03-67-C-0069" over "A-" over "10/68". German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. Fullered blade with nearly all its original bright finish and no sharpening. The alterations are extensive. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded contract DAAF-03-67-C-0069 in April 1967. M8A1 scabbards were packaged in pairs, so these were removed from their original packaging, wrapped individually in a piece of brown Kraft paper, and inserted into a cardboard carton with the bayonet. Olive green canvas carrier for attaching the entrenching tool to the equipment belt. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, was awarded contract DA-19-058-ORD-7598 in June or July 1953. 1980s-2000s]. 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. These bayonets first surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. Still no camera. The Army, Navy, and USAF still use M7s and may do so for years to come. Aerial Cutlery Co.: M5 1954; M5A1 ca. It is unclear whether or not Wilson-Duggar Co. ever manufactured their own subassemblies. Skip I've had my eye's open for any supporting information on what you have. A /88 U.S. military honor guards are typically equipped with either the M1 or M14 rifle. 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 bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. Professionally down. A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. It also comes with a unique crinkle finish scabbard. This example is from contract DAAE2098P0241 At only 1,287 bayonets, it is the smallest US Government M7 bayonet contract. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. (187mm.) Getting interesting! LXIII No. An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Scabbard: "M8A1" over "TWB" also "A Co" over "1/179" scratched into reverse side of throatpiece. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like 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. According to Cunningham, approximately 1.7 million M8 scabbards were produced from July 1943 to April 1944. Condition: New In Box Location: CA Trades Accepted: Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle. SPM7L1-11-M-D867 In 2020, original manufacture heat-sealed cellophane packages containing VIZ M8A1 scabbards labeled with aa August 1962 contract date and March 1963 packing date were discovered by collector/researcher Boyd M. Jenkinson, Jr., conclusively proving that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced M8A1 scabbards much earlier than was previously understood. NATO caliber U.S. M14 selective-fire rifle, introduced in 1958 to address the shortcomings of the M1. There are no markings on the blade itself. DAAF0367F0002 It does have the hole drilled for the bar. Colt Vietnam Era M-7 Bayonet with Scabbard made by Imperial. The only packaging observed from this period has been M7 scabbards packaged in July and August 1953 under contract DA-19-020-ORD-2905. Wilson-Duggar Cos. $150.00 $20.00 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Fonerange M7 Bayonet Knife/US Scabbard Vietnam Era $189.05 Free shipping More Items From eBay. SKIP. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. The non-slip grips are molded black plastic. Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. This example was packaged in October 2011. Details and supporting evidence regarding production at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind can be found in my article: M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind (ref. Hard evidence is lacking regarding who supplied the Working Homes subassemblies. These bayonets first surfaced ca. "1005-00-076-9238 The belt hanger on this example is made of canvas, folded and stitched. I'm assuming the marking on the guard is some type of variation, and am curious as to what year these were produced. 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 The scabbards were manufactured sometime between the 1960s - 1970s. Vietnam War Era M8A1 scabbard producers and their production has been a less well understood area that has posed significant challenges to researchers due to lack of available federal contract data covering the first half of the 1960s. DA-11-199-ORD-601 The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. The M10 Scabbard was both less expensive to manufacture and reduced maintenance costs. Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, has been awarded six prime contracts involving the M7 bayonet. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. 1 Each 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. May 1962". The true quantity produced by Conetta is more in the neighborhood of 650,000. 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 "leg-tie" shipped with the M8A1 Scabbard is often thought to be a boot lace. A total of 361,800 bayonets were reportedly delivered under these contracts. M7 Bayonet & M8 BM Co Scabbard Post WWII - Vietnam War Era + P38Can Opener . sactroop- Exactly. Factory construction in Dora, AL, was financed with federal redevelopment loans to the local government, who would own the factory and its machinery, then lease it to Wilson-Duggar Co. Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Knife bayonet for use with the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". 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. J & D Tool Co.: M5 195456; M5A1 1957 Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. 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. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. 1 ea. 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. 1 Each The added M4 crosspiece covers the ricasso up to original blade runout. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. The initial contractor was Bauer Ord Company. 1968 after they had difficulty producing acceptable 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. In 2002,Colt Defensewas split off from Colt's Manufacturing Company. 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. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. The cardboard carton was produced in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, a town on the western edge of Philadelphia founded by Welsh settlers in the 1680s. Contract W52H09-06-D-0068 was awarded in 2006. The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. I wonder if we're not the only ones who hit upon this. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. It is made by impregnating beech veneers of 0.2 to 0.3 mm. All M8A1 scabbards produced under Beckwith's government contracts were manufactured by Victory Plastics in Hudson, MA. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Aerial Cutlery Co.: 196062 Scabbard (body): "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803". In addition to this M5 contract, Imperial was awarded three contracts for the M5A1 bayonet, in fiscal years 1967, 1973, and 1976. The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. Instead, by 1966 Wilson-Duggar Co. was apparently defunct. Also my blade is 61/2" The others are 67/8 will post pix later today Don, Don-Thanks curious to see how it looks. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. This is how VZM came to be used on M1917 scabbards. w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Good Condition CAGE: 2V376 P/N 8427025 Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. It's easy! 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. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). Weapons are dropped in practice resulting in bent and broken blades. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. DAAF0169F8756 U.S. Bayonet-Knife M6 modified to mount to the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. The Dover, NH, Beckwith plant manufactured shoe components and never had involvement with scabbards. I think I must need to eat something. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn I do submit research for publication in The Journal of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors. At least I understand exactly where the mark is. 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. The M7 has been partially replaced by the M9 bayonet in Army service, and the Marine Corps replaced it with the OKC-3S bayonet. Some Milpar M7 bayonets have a chevron on the latch plate. Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. 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. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Sorry about the way I phrased it, it was awkward. Here's a chromed Colt M7 just appeared on ebay! Genuine Army Surplus Online Prepper Store. According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. This example has a standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws. 19th.c., L 14'', A Japanese Suit of Armor with a Russet Iron Helmet, WW2 German Luftwaffe Officer Daggers (2pc), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Characteristic of Milpar's chronic bayonet delivery problems, initial production samples from the May 1964 contract were not delivered until at least February 1965. 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. Since 2003, Ontario Knife Co. has been the sole producer. Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. 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. Two months earlier, on March 16, 1970, the M10 Scabbard was adopted. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island was awarded a total of six M7 bayonet contracts 197384. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Bayonet Knife, M7 There is no mortise cast into the pommel, so it cannot be fixed to a rifle. FSCM 2V376 MFR/PN 8427025 Sactroop- Great site! Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. 10/11". Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. "Carrier Intrenching Tool The M7 hilt (and grips) are longer than the M4. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. A variety of commercial M10 Scabbards have also been produced. Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. SPE7L3-19-P-7158 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. GENUINE, AUTHENTIC COLT M7 BAYONET MINT CONDITION The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. A copy of the U.S. Bayonet-Knife M7, the C7 is unique in having the blade made of stainless steel, rather than the carbon-steel blade of the U.S. M7 and other foreign copies. 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. If you have images or information to contribute, please send me an email. [2] Most notably, the diameter of the muzzle rings, and the locking mechanism. This manufacturers identity was a mystery for decades until it was re-discovered in 2021. Restraining Lace used with the M8A1 Scabbard. My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. 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. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. The 179th Infantry Regiment has a long history in the Oklahoma National Guard as part of the 45th Division (today, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team). Columbus, Ohio 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 Later M8A1 scabbards were manufactured with a modified extended tab on the web hanger to provide more clearance for the M5 bayonet which rubbed against the wider bayonet handle. I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. U.S. military honor guards present the colors (flags) at special events and perform various roles at military funerals. Viz Manufacturing was a highly-sought after defense contractor with a lengthy backlog of electronics orders. 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. BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). 1 Each Product Information. Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. This example has a May 1962 packing date. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. They made all of the US models from M4-M7, plus a bunch of European series for the G-3 rifles and others. This example is from the second run that Ontario Knife Co. produced of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind: PWH 196568; TWB 196970. Crosspiece: "M5" and "Imperial" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Crosspiece: "M5" and "J & D Tool Col" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Crosspiece: "KM5A1" and "DYW" and 'figure8' symbol. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. This example is dated January 1986. Colt AR-15/M-16 Bayonets This section will feature images and information on the various Colt M7 AR-15/M-16 bayonets that have been available. Quot ; M10 Scabbard contract, so appears correct earlier, on March 16, 1970, diameter... Service during the Vietnam War. [ 1 ] a rifle blade has the markings... Schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people disabilities... 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