Wish I could help. 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. Although a very cool-looking bayonet, these are neither rare, experimental, military, nor worth big bucks. DAAFO3-73-D-1030, 1005-073-9238 FSCM 2V376 MFR/PN 8427025 Mfr./Contr. With, of course the Colt markings. Cunningham reported a total of 58,100 in his 1996 book. Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. 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. [2] Most notably, the diameter of the muzzle rings, and the locking mechanism. DA-11-199-ORD-601 $100 including shipping. 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. The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. However, based on the dollar amount of the orders ($99,000) and the value attributed to M7 bayonets provided to foreign governments in 197172 (averaged $2.44 each), the number of bayonets produced appears to be in the neighborhood of 40,000, which explains their scarcity. More info is available in theM5 and M5A1 Bayonet Contracts Summary. 1095-00-223-7164 These included leftover subassemblies from Victory Plastics Co. (whose factory closed in 1964) and subassemblies supplied by Viz Manufacturing Co. The marking is crudely scratched into the blade and on the reverse of the scabbard throatpiece, probably by a unit armorer. German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. It has a complete weld on both sides of the tang, at the guard. 164.99 . Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-88-C-0129, in November 1987. M10 scabbard components are, essentially, commodities. The M5 bayonet is noteworthy in that, save for the blade, the remainder of the bayonet's parts are almost all stampings. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. The non-slip grips are molded black plastic. Blade width is 3/16 inch and it weighs about 9.6 ounces. 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. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Imperial Knife Co.: M5 195354; M5A1 196768, 197273, and 1976 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. C 6/87. The cardboard box is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper with a printed label. NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. It doesn't have a 90 back cut, but the guard mark might be what you mean. Steel, brass, and wood replica model of a French. The bayonets are typically found sealed in their original packaging. Rare red-thread M10 scabbard, with a single red thread running along the left side of the black nylon belt hanger. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". With a limited and numbered edition of 999 worldwide Solingen now ends the production. A clone of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, but not as well made. A- 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. Honor guard bayonets have a hard life. Comprised of a crude casting of a M7 Bayonet-Knife hilt and crosspiece with a thick, rounded plastic blade. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. At least I understand exactly where the mark is. 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. This contract included 90,000 of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo and 1,497 M10 Scabbards packaged individually. 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. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. Scabbards from the final, 196970, Working Home contract were packaged differently than earlier contracts. Fraser had hundreds of government contracts and was most well-known for its design and production of vehicle mounts for machine guns. The lace is 52in. Used, condition. This manufacturers identity was a mystery for decades until it was re-discovered in 2021. Columbus Milpar & Mfg. 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. 1 EA 1 Each 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. 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. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the M1910 hook. Supply Corp. 1005-073-9238 Fraser Manufacturing Corp. of Lexington, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-72-C-0188 in October 1971. Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. (7) Price - Display per page. Sort by. This packaging has proven quite effective. Production under both contracts appears to have occurred contemporaneously. Sold individually. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. It marries a U.S. Navy Mk. Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. 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. both made in Germany. You don't have the retaining bar, or the hole it runs through. 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. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 74846", 1095-00-223-7164 THX SKIP. 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. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. Leather scabbard marked 120.R.14.173 for Wurttemberg. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. DSA-100-67C-0103 More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. If Wilson-Duggar Co. had manufactured its own subassemblies, both factories could have produced scabbards concurrently. Colt M7 Bayonet 62316 & M8A1 Matching Green Scabbard, Both W-German Marked, NOS: $305.00 Colt M7 Bayonet 62316 w/ M8A1 Matching Green Pebble/Crackle Finish Scabbard, Both W-German Marked. 1 Ea. 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. WONDERFUL CASED SET OF ORNATE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS BY GREEN-LONDON. 1 Ea. There are no markings on the blade itself. $100 including shipping. Bayonet-Knife for use with the 5.56 mm. The M10 Scabbard was a component packaged along with M7 Bayonets also made by Ontario. All M8A1 scabbards produced under Beckwith's government contracts were manufactured by Victory Plastics in Hudson, MA. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. Plastic training aid bayonet used by the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, GA. 1 Each 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. Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured - The Colt AR-15 Resource Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured An early Colt contract Eickhorn M7 bayonet from 1975-76. Skip I've had my eye's open for any supporting information on what you have. Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 These had a peened pommel, as shown in the image at left. Scabbard is the correct model with proper pebble graining and marked "USM8-A1". Blade: "A Co 1/179" scratched into blade. Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. Although adopted much earlier, the first contract for M10 Scabbards was not awarded until 1985. At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. Contract W52H09-06-D-0068 was awarded in 2006. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. bayonet us m7 colt 62316 with m8a1 scabbard colt's 62316 hartford, conn. u.s.a. made in w - germany colt's 62316 us m7 bayonet / knife - parkerized - made in the w - germany post-vietnam specifications: blade finish: parkerized rockwell: to military specifications blade length: 6.500 inches overall length: 11.125 inches grip: black plastic serial The M4 crosspiece on this example bears the 1/8-in. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! The last M8A1 Scabbards produced cost $1.60 each. 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. AES stopped production and sold what they had already produced on the commercial market. I pulled the blade out far enough to see the Colt emblem and germany mark at the base of the blade and thats it. Utica Cutlery Co.: M5 1953 Aint the hunting fun? 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 blade marking, FAD'H, is an abbreviation for Forces Armes d'Haiti. 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. 1 Each The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. No production quantity has surfaced. The belt strap assembly marking shows that it was treated with a Moisture Fungus Proofing chemical in March 1953. Its blade has some scratches and surface oxidation from usage, storage, and handling. Later production had a smooth pommel and were marked "HMAK." Imperial Knife Co. was awarded its first two M7 contracts in 1973. This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. I looked at all the German versions, no match. Detailed findings and supporting evidence regarding production by Wilson-Duggar Co. and Viz Manufacturing Co. have been submitted for publication in a future edition of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors Journal. 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. Co. Production can easily be scaled to whatever quantity is required without encountering difficulties in obtaining specialized components, as had occurred with the M8A1 scabbard. Wilson-Duggar Cos. Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. The blade made of highly flexible 55Si7 spring steel (HRC 51-53) is Kalgard coated. 1 Ea. 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. CAGE 2V376 P/N 8448476 However, this quantity is too low for the amount paid, so must have been based on a a partial report. Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. This commercial bayonet was inspired by an experimental bayonet considered during the Vietnam War which was not adopted. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. These appeared in 2009, advertised to be new-old-stock 1960s examples. 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. Plastic Wrapper: Contract DAAF-03-67-C-0067 was awarded in April 1967. A restraining lace is also issued with the M10 scabbard, except that it is made of black nylon. overwritten by 2/89". "1005-300-5378 An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. 2 ea. April 15, 2010 in EDGED WEAPONS. Haven't seen an Imperial or Milpar Colt marked to compare. 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. 56,801 is consistent with amount paid, so is likely correct. Also noticed the grips are not recessed for the bar.I am now assuming I have a very nice Colt M7 designed for the collector market. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. Details. During the 1950s, Victory Plastics manufactured M3, M7, and M8A1 scabbards. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. The scabbard throat flange is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with manufacturer initials. Brand new. This contract is reported to have been in the amount $1,858,758. (that's probably what you meant). One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. 16 (July 22): The National Military And S, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. The bayonet's grips are made of cast aluminum, painted black. DAS). The M16 bayonet was originally designed by Colt & appeared to have been based on the US M4 .30cal carbine bayonet of WWII origin. 40206: German DWM 1916 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. 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. Genuine 1951 Dated Army Knife With Bakelite Handle German Sheath Knife New Current Issue German Sheath Knife. Would appreciate any input. 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 .. Imperial Knife Co.: 196263; 196768 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. There is no mortise cast into the pommel, so it cannot be fixed to a rifle. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. They are entirely of Turkish manufacture. During the Vietnam War over 3,000,000 M7 Bayonets were produced. 3,746 bayonets were delivered under this contract. The only M4 bayonet to bear this mark was the 1954 Imperial contract (Turner M4s had a -in. (M7 Bayonet - Knife Only) You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 1 ea. 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 overwritten by 5/87". 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. The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. The prime contractor is simply a middleman who profits from the transaction. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. Skip, My German Colt marked M7 in the picture does not have the blade retaining bar. 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. The SBA report is not explicit re bayonets, however, amount paid is spot-on for the quantity reported. Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. 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. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. Ontario has been the sole M7 bayonet producer since 2003, with its most recent production run completed in May 2020. The concurrent use of two contractor identities likely enabled the symbol VIZ to be used on M8A1 scabbards in 196263, instead of the (Molded Insulation) companys officially-assigned manufacturer symbol ML. Body (reverse): "Vp" over "F" and DAS stamp. 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. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. This must have been small contract <$25,000 not reportable to FPDS or NARA, which would indicate a quantity of approx. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. 1 Each The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. 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 olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. Olive green canvas carrier for attaching the entrenching tool to the equipment belt. 1968 after they had difficulty producing acceptable bayonets. An estimated quantity of approximately 4.2 million M7 bayonets have been produced to date. JOHN R. ALLGOOD In place of a muzzle ring, the crosspiece had a steel stud that inserted into the M1 rifle's gas cylinder lock screw. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. "Carrier Intrenching Tool This example, from Milpar's very first bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. FSN-8465-542-584216". As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 disappearance shortly after scabbard production began at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind suggests that they likely never did. I'm pleased with my bayonet, but am on a quest to find out more. This one is the Imperial/Colt marked blade M7. The M7 bayonet is not just a M4 Second Production bayonet with a larger muzzle ring. Bayonets Manufacturer. Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. One carton remains sealed, never having been opened since leaving the Working Home's shipping department more than 50 years ago. 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. It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. It can be used on many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns, as well. Probably looking at some of the same places you've been. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under these contracts. 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. U.S. military honor guards present the colors (flags) at special events and perform various roles at military funerals. 10955080339-B008 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. Sign up for a new account in our community. DX24/73 Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. 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. This example, from Milpar's second M6 bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. 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. CAGE: 20014 P/N 8448476 Still not conclusive by any means, we need a lot more info. Two orders were placed under contract 723 and three orders were placed under contract 0431, totalling $1.3 million. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. Once modified, they were designated M8A1 scabbards, regardless of the throatpiece marking. "1005-00-076-9238 The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. 195759 Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. If you have images or information to contribute, please send me an email. 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. DAAA09-87-C-0931 Sheltered schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people with disabilities more fully into the community. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. The Working Home only fabricated the Belt Strap Assembly, then assembled scabbards using externally-supplied subassemblies. Mine does not. Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. 1 Ea. 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