Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. Contract DAAA09-85-C-0540 was awarded in March 1985. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. This helps explain why these early Imperial M5 bayonets seem to have have survived in significant numbers. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Product Information. 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. Made in Germany, its overall length is 11.75-inches, and its blade measures 6.625-inches. A/11/70". 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. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. Utica Cutlery's 1945 contract priced the M1 bayonet at $2.78. Edwin Beckwith served as president of Victory Plastics Co. for its entire 23-year existence. Knife bayonet for use with the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. Contract DAAA09-88-C-0366 was awarded in January 1988. I think I must need to eat something. Steel, brass, and wood replica model of a French. The blade is marked "Colt 62316". Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen This is a Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen in West Germany. This example, from Milpar's second M6 bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. These had a peened pommel, as shown in the image at left. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca, Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper, 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia, Mahanoy City Pa West Mahanoy Ave.vintage 1910 Very Rare, Twenty (20) Compass Pouchs Or First Aid Pouch, K-9 K9 Challenge Coin Army Navy Air Force Police Marine, Vintage "parker 51" Mate Black Mechanical Pencil, OIL CITY PA West First Street 1907 B&W ALBERTYPE. The proper name for it was "Lace, Restraining, Scabbard." 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. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. German 1871/84 Bayonet Made by Coppel and dated W88 for Wurttemberg. 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. I am told that it was a 1980s commercial venture, so there is evidence that parts bayonets were made by Eickhorn and offered to the public. 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. The manufacturer's initials or name, along with "US M7", will be found stamped under the crossguard (see photo, right). 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. The scabbards were manufactured sometime between the 1960s - 1970s. Information is from this website: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top More Loading. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. 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. Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. The above findings documented by the Government Accounting Office show that Milpar's bayonet delivery problems existed from the very beginning. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. General Cutlery had two subsequent prime contracts, neither of which were reported to the National Archives, suggesting that both of these were likely small contracts under $25,000 each. 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. Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. 1 Each Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. They will go up in value rapidly after this current batch dries up. You're right Skip, that's different. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. TheM7 Bayonet Contracts Summaryincludes informationregardingFiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. Skip I've had my eye's open for any supporting information on what you have. It does not appear to have any provision for one. 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. Some Milpar M7 bayonets have a chevron on the latch plate. Japanese Short Sword, Cobra Handle, Snakeskin Sheath, Bronze Mounts C. Read More Share Item This example is from contract DAAE2098P0241 At only 1,287 bayonets, it is the smallest US Government M7 bayonet contract. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. "1005-00-073-9238 General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAE20-96-C-0224, in May 1996. Genuine 1951 Dated Army Knife With Bakelite Handle German Sheath Knife New Current Issue German Sheath Knife. There were multiple approaches used for modifications, so variations in how this was done are encountered. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. TWB was used on the Working Home's final scabbard contract, 196970, after their corporate name change to: The Working Blind, Inc. What are they worth un issued? U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. The true quantity produced by Conetta is more in the neighborhood of 650,000. 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. It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. Viz Manufacturing Cos. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. $100 including shipping. This example was packaged in December 1984. The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. Completed M8A1 scabbards were packaged in pairs, encased in a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper, which was placed inside a cardboard carton. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. This bayonet was produced by A. Eickhorn-Solingen (AES), in West Germany, for the government of Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier of Haiti. W52H09-06-D-0068/0011 A10/63". Two production variants exist. This contract was for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. The 179th also served in Bosnia in 2000 as part of the UN Peacekeeping mission, the Iraqi Surge of 2008; and, subsequently in Afghanistan. Blade: "A Co 1/179" scratched into blade. 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. Imperials last prime contract was in 1985 for the M10 Scabbard. Used, condition. Columbus Milpar & Mfg. 1 Each The two- or three-letter codes found on Vietnam-Era M8A1 scabbards are known in the Department of Defense (DOD) as Manufacturer Symbols. These are unique identifiers officially assigned by DOD to certain types of contractors. 1 Each 1005-00-017-9701 The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. 40206: German DWM 1916 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. 4 (Apr. The conversion entails what seems to be an impractical amount of work. 1 Ea. The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. DAAF0169F8756 The true quantity produced under this contract is likely more in the neighborhood of 75,000. 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Bayonet-Knife for use with the 5.56 mm. DA-11-199-AMC-270 (W) NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. Bureaucratic inconsistencies resulted in creation of a new federal contractor identity for Viz Mfg. Go on ebay and type Colt M7 and you'll easily find the one I mean. Here you go. (Scabbards by Imperial and Ontario have raised markings and use a different font.). Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. The non-slip grips are molded black plastic. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Crosspiece: "US M6 and "Imperial" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). 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. 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. Completion was expected by June 1962, however, this contract likely took much longer to complete. Bayonet Knife, M7 own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 However, the quantity is too low for the $502,000 paid under the contract, so this must have been a partial report. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. 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. April 15, 2010 in EDGED WEAPONS. Fraser had hundreds of government contracts and was most well-known for its design and production of vehicle mounts for machine guns. Rare red-thread M10 scabbard, with a single red thread running along the left side of the black nylon belt hanger. 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. DX24/73 Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. 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. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. U.S. military honor guards present the colors (flags) at special events and perform various roles at military funerals. The production run was for 10,700 scabbards. The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. More info is available in theM5 and M5A1 Bayonet Contracts Summary. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. The question I have is the M7 stamp. "1005-00-073-9238 Haiti is believed to have obtained additional M1 Garand rifles through commercial arms purchases. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. 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. One piece grip fastened with screw bolts. The M7 has been partially replaced by the M9 bayonet in Army service, and the Marine Corps replaced it with the OKC-3S bayonet. The scabbard body is made of sheet steel. 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. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). The cardboard box is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper with a printed label. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. GI M8A1 Sheath Made in West Germany . With, of course the Colt markings. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 Should you have a question regarding the source of a particular fact or figure presented here, feel free to drop me a note and I will gladly assist. 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. The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known.