Getting interesting! Plastic Wrapper: Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. Basically opposite from the normal placement of the M7 mark. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. The M7 has been partially replaced by the M9 bayonet in Army service, and the Marine Corps replaced it with the OKC-3S bayonet. No sales outside of USA please. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Imperial Knife Co.: M5 195354; M5A1 196768, 197273, and 1976 Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? DAAF0367F0002, 10955080339 Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 The Bayonet-Knife Scabbard M10 was assigned National Stock Number (NSN) 1095-00-223-7164 on March 16, 1970, as the final M8A1 Scabbard contract was being completed. This example is from the first M5A1 bayonet contract awarded to Imperial Knife Co. J & D Tool Co. of Stamford, Connecticut was awarded two M5 bayonet contracts: DA-19-058-ORD-7889 in December 1954 and DA-11-199-ORD-2 in 1956. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. Sorry about the way I phrased it, it was awkward. The U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets were based on the earlier M4 bayonet. Marv-As you look at the guard the way you photographed it, the M7 is directly under the blade. A variety of commercial M10 Scabbards have also been produced. Anyone else have a Colt M7 available for comparison, especially a known military version. It was made using a Camillus blade, which retains the original factory edge. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. The 1954 contract amount was reported as $94,863. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. 56,801 is consistent with amount paid, so is likely correct. A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. This example is from the first bayonet contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. in October 1987. Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. Here's a chromed Colt M7 just appeared on ebay! The bayonet's grips are made of cast aluminum, painted black. 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. The lace is 52in. thickness with 25 to 35 percent of a water-soluble phenolic resin cured under both high pressure and temperature. 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. The M8, M8A1, and M10 Scabbards have been used with the M4 through M7 series bayonets. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803", 1095-00-223-7164 The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. "1095-00-017-9701 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. Bauer Ordnance Corp. of Warren, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-69-C-0224 in October 1968. The Second World War U.S. plastic scabbard design was developed by Edwin L. Beckwith (son of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. founder Harry H. Beckwith) and chemist, Charles P. MacIver, of the Beckwith Manufacturing Co. shoe component subsidiary, Felt Process Co. After the government contracted with Beckwith Manufacturing Co. to produce scabbards, Harry Beckwith created a new subsidiary, Victory Plastics Co., to manufacture them. The muzzle ring is broken, which suggests that this example has seen some rough use. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. 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. Why the government accepted the curved runout is unknown. DAAF0169F8756 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. These are believed to have been produced by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik. 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. "1005-722-3097-B008 There are two variations of this scabbard, both with an olive drab fiberglass body with steel throat. U.S. military honor guards present the colors (flags) at special events and perform various roles at military funerals. 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. 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. This and the subsequent pages illustrate some of the more commonly encountered M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets and foreign copies. 195759 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. Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. A /86 These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. DAAF0367F0002 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. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Belt Hanger (inside dome fastener): "Tiger" (2) stars and 3 letters. It does have the hole drilled for the bar. CAGE 83C25 Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on 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. Scabbard also includes factory leg tie. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. "1005-00-073-9238 The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. Both models are approximately the same length, have the same black finish, and use the M8A1 (NSN 1095-508-0339), or later M10 (NSN 1095-00-223-7164) sheath. The government needed 150,000 scabbards per month, however, the Working Homes output was limited by the availability of plastic scabbard bodies. A10/63". This example is from the first M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. 1 Each Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. WONDERFUL CASED SET OF ORNATE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS BY GREEN-LONDON. 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. 1 Ea. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! The blade is marked "Colt 62316". The U.S. Government adopted the "New Model" M7 as the Bayonet-Knife M7 in 1964. As shown in this comparison image, the sheet steel body is of substantially better construction than the MKE example above. This bayonet that I have was claimed by the previous owner to be a prototype from the U.S. M9 bayonet competition, but I DO NOT believe this to be the case. Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196167 Steel, brass, and wood replica model of a French. Eickhorn Colt M7 Bayonet Solingen Germany, Colt M7 M-7 Bayonet Brand New Eickhorn Solingen M8a1, Colt M7 Bayonet Eickhorn Solingen With M8A1 Scabbard Made In Germany COL, Colt Marked M-7 Bayonet From Eickhorn Solingen Germany W/ M8A1 Scabbard, Colt M7 Bayonet Eickhorn Solingen With Black M8A1 Scabbard - Made In Ger, Colt M7 Bayonet With M8A1 Seath Solingen Germany By Eickhorn, Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard, Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife, Illustrated Catalogue Of The Important Collection Of Ancient Arms And We, Illustrated Catalogue Of Important Specimens Of Arms And Armor, Stained, Arms And The Man Vol. FSN-8465-542-584216". Contract DAAA09-88-C-0366 was awarded in January 1988. General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAE20-96-C-0224, in May 1996. 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. Parts bayonet?? overwritten by 5/87". Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. U.S. Bayonet-Knife M6 modified to mount to the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. 1918militaria, The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. M7 Bayonet, Danish / US M8A1 Bayonet and Scabbard. The added M4 crosspiece covers the ricasso up to original blade runout. DAAA09-85-C-1316. Japanese Short Sword, Cobra Handle, Snakeskin Sheath, Bronze Mounts C. 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