Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 1 EA (M7 Bayonet - Knife Only) 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. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. Two production variants exist. Here's a link to a page I just ran across recently while puzzling over questions I happen to have regarding back cut in general and the Colt/Imperial M7's. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. M10 scabbard components are, essentially, commodities. These bayonets first surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. "1005-722-3097-B008 Information is from this website: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top More Loading. The question I have is the M7 stamp. 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. 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. Production under both contracts appears to have occurred contemporaneously. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY I opened the bid high so as to not set a reserve. Body (reverse): "Vp" over "F" and DAS stamp. It's easy! Contract W52H09-06-D-0068 was awarded in 2006. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 242.50 . (MIL-PAR), Conetta Mfg., Frazier Mfg., General Cutlery (GEN CUT), and Imperial Knife. 1 Each I wonder if we're not the only ones who hit upon this. any body have any pictures of these - thanks Pete. The company trademarks were purchased by investors, who still use the Schrade trademark on commercial products made in China. MILITARIA. HTK is an abbreviation of Hrens Tekniske Korps (Army Technical Corps). 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 spacer and crosspiece were welded to the vestiges of the original crosspiece, then the M4 crosspiece ground narrow to resemble the wartime M4. Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. Seven M6 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. The U.S. Government adopted the "New Model" M7 as the Bayonet-Knife M7 in 1964. No sales outside of USA please. Obviously not the normal military design. Slightly different variation. Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. DAAFO3-73-D-1030, 1005-073-9238 1005-00-017-9701 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. The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. This contract was for the M7 bayonet without scabbard. Made in Germany, its overall length is 11.75-inches, and its blade measures 6.625-inches. 20 (Feb. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. 45.00. One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. FSN-8465-542-584216". 1 Ea. HALF-GUARD (LOGO & TEXT) Half crossguard Colt marked M7's were made to fit the M-16, G3, and HK33 rifles. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. More Items From eBay. Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. Later production had a smooth pommel and were marked "HMAK." THX SKIP. Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 Evidence is both supportive and unclear regarding this timeframe. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. It can be used on many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns, as well. Lace, Restraining Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. 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. 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. DAAA09-87-C-0931 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. 1 Ea. They had a green plastic grip that resembled the leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War. Or $150 for both, shipping included. NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. The M16 bayonet was originally designed by Colt & appeared to have been based on the US M4 .30cal carbine bayonet of WWII origin. 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. SPM7L1-11-M-D867 I have a Colt-marked M7 that is marked "Made in Germany" and a M8A1 scabbard also marked "Germany". These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. The firm we know as Viz Manufacturing Co. was a highly sought-after Philadelphia, PA, government contractor who also manufactured electronic weather instruments and sensitive electronics used in munitions. This example is unit-marked, something not officially done in the U.S. Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. What are they worth un issued? Ontario Knife Co. 2V376: 198788; 2001; 200311; 201820. However, as of 2021, a relatively clear and coherent chronology has finally emerged. 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. Under J & D Tool Co's. Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen This is a Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen in West Germany. The M5A1 was adopted ca. 1 Ea. The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. During the 1950s, Victory Plastics manufactured M3, M7, and M8A1 scabbards. No production quantity has surfaced. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 I own a made in Germany Colt bayonet. 10/11". Plastic Wrapper: These bayonets were used with the M1 Garand rifle, M14 selective-fire rifle, and the M16 assault rifle. Another quantity surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. 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. 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. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded contract DAAF-03-67-C-0069 in April 1967. Still not conclusive by any means, we need a lot more info. 58,100 bayonets were reportedly delivered under this contract 198788. 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 . 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. This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. Whittaker Corporation's acquisition of Milpar was finalized almost concurrent to the government shutdown. Read More Share Item M. Co. This may have been related to Victory Plastics ultimately unsuccessful attempt to build a commercial brand as a plastics manufacturer. MIL-B-117-D The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. 6.75: 171: 11.875: 302.880: 22.4 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. Bayonet Knife, M7 The M5 bayonet is noteworthy in that, save for the blade, the remainder of the bayonet's parts are almost all stampings. This manufacturers identity was a mystery for decades until it was re-discovered in 2021. According to M7 Bayonet specialist William Humes, 10,700 scabbards were produced under this contract. C 6/87. Wilson-Duggar Cos. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. Imperial Schrade Corp., General Cutlery, Inc., and Ontario Knife Co. are well-known bayonet makers. The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. 1 EA 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. These had a peened pommel, as shown in the image at left. Cunningham indicates that 265,951 bayonets were reportedly delivered under this contract. Insufficient data exists to estimate how many M8A1 scabbards that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced. The M5A1 designation had not yet been finalized, resulting in the bayonets being marked M5-1, instead. There were multiple approaches used for modifications, so variations in how this was done are encountered. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 Colt's earliest designs played a major role in the popularization of therevolverand the shift away from earlier single-shot pistols. 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. DAAA09-85-C-1316. wide. Ontario had five subsequent contracts that included M10 Scabbards. General Cutlery Co. 20014: 199698; 2000; 2002 Bayonet-Knife - M6 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. Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. Go on ebay and type Colt M7 and you'll easily find the one I mean. The scabbard markings are different than on the scabbard, above, and the tie string is present on this example. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. Delivery Details. A total of 361,800 bayonets were reportedly delivered under these contracts. A-4/74. Co., instead of B. The blade made of highly flexible 55Si7 spring steel (HRC 51-53) is Kalgard coated. This example was made in 1967 and is shown here with the US M6 bayonet. 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. It also has the fat grips that were only used in early M5 production. Thanks for the info. 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. Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. (7) Price - Display per page. The "leg-tie" shipped with the M8A1 Scabbard is often thought to be a boot lace. Made Easy Amazon Photos Unlimited Photo Storage Free With Prime: Prime Video Direct Video Distribution Made Easy: Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands: Amazon Warehouse Utica Cutlery's 1945 contract priced the M1 bayonet at $2.78. 56,801 is consistent with amount paid, so is likely correct. Several variations of this mark exist. 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. The muzzle ring is broken, which suggests that this example has seen some rough use. 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. 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 .. "1005-00-073-9238 They will go up in value rapidly after this current batch dries up. A local, Fremont, OH, welding shop performed welding and fabrication work needed to refurbish the bayonets. P/N 8448476 DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. Some unanswered questions still remain. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. Although Samuel Colt did not invent the revolver concept, his designs resulted in the first very successful ones. Or $150 for both, shipping included. 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. CC-A However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. FSR had already been assigned to another firm, Fort Smith Rim & Bow Co. of Ft. Smith, AR, so Fraser was assigned FZR instead. Japanese Short Sword, Cobra Handle, Snakeskin Sheath, Bronze Mounts C. New scabbards were shipped with the lace attached. Description. Viz Manufacturing Cos. This contract was for 9,960 M10 Scabbards. Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? The blade is marked "Colt 62316". 1005-00-017-9701 This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. This example was made at the U.S. Army Training Support Center (TSC), Sand Hill, Fort Benning, GA, according to the provenance that accompanied it. I understand that the bayonet is a commercial model. SPE7L3-19-P-7158 The packaging from these contracts have two labels, one bearing the middlemans CAGE Code and the other Ontarios. Milpar ceased operations in 1970. This example has an October 1963 packing date, which means that the contract was likely awarded in spring 1963. Item Details. A /86 Bauer Ordnance Corp. of Warren, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-69-C-0224 in October 1968. The prime contractor is simply a middleman who profits from the transaction. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. I'm assuming the marking on the guard is some type of variation, and am curious as to what year these were produced. Bayonet-Knife - M6 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. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. 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. One piece grip fastened with screw bolts. The U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets were based on the earlier M4 bayonet. overwritten by 2/89". FSCM 2V376 MFR/PN 8427025 Please Answer The Statement Below. General Cutlery is also associated with M10 Scabbards supplied with their 1991 Australian M7 bayonet production and with a variety of M10 Scabbards produced commercially. 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. 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. The early version M8 scabbard only a had a belt loop and lacked the double hook that earlier bayonet scabbards had for attaching to load carrying equipment such as the M1910 Haversack. The M6 bayonet was very similar to the M5A1, but used a conventional muzzle ring. Contract DAAF-03-67-C-0067 was awarded in April 1967. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. COLT MARKED M7 BAYONET 62316 WITH M8A1 CRACKLE SCABBARD **ORIGINAL**:$140.00. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 74846", 1095-00-223-7164 Here's what I found interesting. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. Real curious to know, especially on an early one. Contract DAAA09-85-C-0540 was awarded in March 1985. Genuine Army Surplus Online Prepper Store. This example is dated January 1986. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. M33 2/20, Scabbard Body (front): "M10" and "ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 2V376". However, some (if not all) Wilson-Duggar Co. M8A1 scabbards were apparently assembled using externally-supplied subassemblies (steel throatpieces and plastic scabbard bodies). Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. This and the subsequent pages illustrate some of the more commonly encountered M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets and foreign copies. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. 10 (Dec. 1): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Click below to begin your paid subscription. The 1961 scabbards incorporated the metal tip protector and reversal of the hilt strap arrangement. During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. "1095-00-017-9701 I had my hand on a west german usaf m7 just like mine but has blue scales. 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. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. Misfit I have one of the very first m7's marked west germany but my blade is green not black I have owned this one since 64 or 65. the last one with the new white out lined colt emblem one the other side of the blade is the new production also my blade is shorter Don, soungdog-Does your M7 have the retaining bar under the handle behind the guard ? Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. 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 Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. 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. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. The latch plate lacks the chevron mark, instead having a more typical hardness-testing dimple. 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. Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. The M3 knife's introduction for infantry use revealed limitations in the M8 scabbard. ORIGINAL VINTAGE US M 7 KNIFE BAYONET AND SCABBARD LIKELY GERMAN MADE $199.00 $10.00 shipping SPONSORED 1969 Vietnam Era M7 "BOC" bayonet with 1965-1969 M8A1 "PWH" scabbard. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Does anybody know more about it and have an idea of what it is worth? Sign up for a new account in our community. Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. This example is a newly-manufactured Second World War M8A1 scabbard that has seen post-War refurbishment. Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. 1918militaria, The sealed package pictured at left is badly yellowed, suggesting that the cardboard carton has been absent for a long time. 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 company's name was actually Molded Insulation Co., Inc. from 1932, when Victor I. Zelov acquired it from the Bendix Corp., until 1965, when he formally changed the corporate name to Viz Manufacturing Co., Inc. The only packaging observed from this period has been M7 scabbards packaged in July and August 1953 under contract DA-19-020-ORD-2905. DA-11-199-ORD-601 The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. All the bayonets we have for sale were made by Colt Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut. General Cutlery also occasionally included foreign equivalents, such as: Danish m/50 & m/62, Italian M1, and South Korean M5 (shortened U.S. M1) bayonets. THX SKIP. This example is from the first M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. As is typical with J & D Tool Co. bayonets, the DAS is lightly struck. The only M4 bayonet to bear this mark was the 1954 Imperial contract (Turner M4s had a -in. Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. Sorry about the way I phrased it, it was awkward. This packaging has proven quite effective. German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. This is how VZM came to be used on M1917 scabbards. It does not appear to have any provision for one. GERMAN MADE M7 COLT-BAYONETS The early Colt contract Eickhorn's M7's from 1975-76 are the ones with the standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws of which approximately 80,000 were produced. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. Colt designated the redesigned bayonet as the "New Model"M7 and assigned it part number 62316 in the Colt inventory. Expected completion of the Working Home's final contract was May 1970. Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. Victory Plastics closed, followed by the 1965 sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. Imperial Knife Co.: 196263; 196768 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. The Working Home operated from 18741979, as a sheltered workshop that provided employment for visually-impaired people. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. However, circumstantial evidence consistently points to Viz Manufacturing Co. as the likely supplier. These procurements stipulate that Ontario Knife Co. be the supplier. Why the government accepted the curved runout is unknown. Bayonet-Knife for use with the 5.56 mm. 2014 in very small numbers. Marv-As you look at the guard the way you photographed it, the M7 is directly under the blade. Contracts that included M10 scabbards where you would normally find `` BOC '', Imperial. 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