Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind: PWH 196568; TWB 196970. 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. Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured - The Colt AR-15 Resource Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured An early Colt contract Eickhorn M7 bayonet from 1975-76. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-ORD-601 on February 15, 1961. This contract is reported to have been in the amount $1,858,758. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. The 1954 contract amount was reported as $94,863. Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. Here's what I found interesting. 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 . Quality Packaging Camillus blades have the traditional 90-degree runout. 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. I had my hand on a west german usaf m7 just like mine but has blue scales. w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Very Good to Excellent Condition Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details The M4 crosspiece on this example bears the 1/8-in. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. 1 EA A total of 361,800 bayonets were reportedly delivered under these contracts. Some Milpar M7 bayonets have a chevron on the latch plate. 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. 56,801 is consistent with amount paid, so is likely correct. This example has a standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 74846", 1095-00-223-7164 However, the quantity is too low for the $502,000 paid under the contract, so this must have been a partial report. manufacturer symbol. Blade: "A Co 1/179" scratched into blade. 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. 1 Ea. Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. Designed to be used as a hand weapon or fighting knife, the M7's primary role was as a bayonet for the M16 rifle and the M4 carbine. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. Scabbard: "M8A1" over "TWB" also "A Co" over "1/179" scratched into reverse side of throatpiece. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. U.S. military honor guards are typically equipped with either the M1 or M14 rifle. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. The belt strap assembly marking shows that it was treated with a Moisture Fungus Proofing chemical in March 1953. The question I have is the M7 stamp. 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. So I'm sure there was plenty of old stock around. From 196568, the Working Home packaged their scabbards similar to Viz Manufacturing Co. Insufficient data exists to estimate how many M8A1 scabbards that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. A/10/69. A-4/74. 2 ea. Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? Bayonet Knife, M7 The Army, Navy, and USAF still use M7s and may do so for years to come. These had a peened pommel, as shown in the image at left. 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. I think I must need to eat something. The question I have is the M7 stamp. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. It also comes with a unique crinkle finish scabbard. DAAA09-87-C-0130 The belt hanger on this example is made of canvas, folded and stitched. According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. 16 (July 22): The National Military And S, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Wood grips held by two rivets. 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. I made an inspection slit in package to verify the manufacturer. "1005-722-3097-B008 The grip is secured with Phillips-head screws. 1 Ea. 1 Each The estimate published in my 2015 article of 50,000 is likely too low (and should now be considered erroneous). Bayonet Knife, M7 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. 10/68". German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. The m/62 is a copy of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, adopted by Denmark in 1962. More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. 1 Each DAAF 03-67-C-0067 Here's what I found interesting. Cunningham reports various figures for the delivery quantity: 24,400; 56,801; and 81,201 (sum of the first two). 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. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. Bayonets Manufacturer. 10955080339 DAAA09-85-C-1316. The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. The quantity produced under four of these contracts is not known. Ontario has been the sole M7 bayonet producer since 2003, with its most recent production run completed in May 2020. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. It's easy! An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. This example is unit-marked, something not officially done in the U.S. Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. The Colt "New Model" bayonet (above) was standardized as the U.S. M7 Bayonet-Knife. working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. design change was implemented mid-contract. In addition, Ontario has been subcontracor on three more M7 bayonet procurements. Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. "1095-00-017-9701 The M5 bayonet is noteworthy in that, save for the blade, the remainder of the bayonet's parts are almost all stampings. Imperial Schrade Corp. of Ellenville, New York, was awarded the first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-85-C-1316, in November 1985. Cunningham reported a total of 58,100 in his 1996 book. SKIP. 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. The M5A1 designation had not yet been finalized, resulting in the bayonets being marked M5-1, instead. Cunningham reported quantity of 45,800. NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. Honor guard bayonets have a hard life. This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. Also at left is an example still sealed in its factory wrapping, with a 12/69 packing date. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife. Restraining Lace used with the M8A1 Scabbard. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under these contracts. The history and construction are as described for the M5A1 bayonet above. It was made using a Camillus blade, which retains the original factory edge. 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. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/indew_post&f=8. It can be used on many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns, as well. This example was packaged in December 1984. The bayonet came in an issued M8A1 scabbard that still has the restraining lace. CAGE 83C25 DAAA09-84-C-0504". 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. Genuine 1951 Dated Army Knife With Bakelite Handle German Sheath Knife New Current Issue German Sheath Knife. This commercial bayonet was inspired by an experimental bayonet considered during the Vietnam War which was not adopted. There is no mortise cast into the pommel, so it cannot be fixed to a rifle. Sactroop- Great site! Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. Ontario Knife Co. 2V376: 198788; 2001; 200311; 201820. 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 spacer and crosspiece were welded to the vestiges of the original crosspiece, then the M4 crosspiece ground narrow to resemble the wartime M4. Ontario's contracts sometimes include M10 scabbards, either packaged together with the M7 bayonet or packaged separately. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island was awarded a total of six M7 bayonet contracts 197384. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803", 1095-00-223-7164 However, circumstantial evidence consistently points to Viz Manufacturing Co. as the likely supplier. It does have the hole drilled for the bar. I'm pleased with my bayonet, but am on a quest to find out more. This example was made in 1967 and is shown here with the US M6 bayonet. 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. Imperial Schrade Corp. was the successor to Imperial Knife Co. Hauser Products, Inc. was low-bidder for this contract, but their bid was rejected on a technicality, per the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. 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. The bayonet's grips are made of cast aluminum, painted black. 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. Characteristic of Milpar's chronic bayonet delivery problems, initial production samples from the May 1964 contract were not delivered until at least February 1965. The scabbard markings are different than on the scabbard, above, and the tie string is present on this example. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 I own a made in Germany Colt bayonet. A/11/70". They made all of the US models from M4-M7, plus a bunch of European series for the G-3 rifles and others. The government needed 150,000 scabbards per month, however, the Working Homes output was limited by the availability of plastic scabbard bodies. DX24/73 Scabbards from the final, 196970, Working Home contract were packaged differently than earlier contracts. The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. 1918militaria, Sign up for a new account in our community. Here's a chromed Colt M7 just appeared on ebay! The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. Despite professing to be a molded plastics factory, Wilson-Duggar Co. apparently proved incapable of manufacturing M8A1 scabbard bodies. It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. 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. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. A total of 28 M7 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. The M10 Scabbard was both less expensive to manufacture and reduced maintenance costs. Used, condition. The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. The initial contractor was Bauer Ord Company. One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. 2014 in very small numbers. Imperial Knife Co.: 196263; 196768 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. The one half of the grip has a groove which would accommodate a retaining bar, but the other half is flat. This example is a newly-manufactured Second World War M8A1 scabbard that has seen post-War refurbishment. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. 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. Please Answer The Statement Below. 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. THX SKIP, Mine is solid inside and welded no retaing bar. Colt designated the redesigned bayonet as the "New Model"M7 and assigned it part number 62316 in the Colt inventory. $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. 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. JOHN R. ALLGOOD Milpar had production quality issues from mid-1966 onwards that culminated in a government-ordered shutdown of bayonet production in February 1968. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196167 Additional information is also found in the M7 Bayonet Contracts Summary. DA-11-199-AMC-270 (W) Bayonet-knife used as a field knife by Denmark. sactroop- Exactly. 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. "1005-00-073-9238 DAAFO3-73-D-1030, 1005-073-9238 Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. Body (reverse): "Vp" over "F" and DAS stamp. Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. However, some (if not all) Wilson-Duggar Co. M8A1 scabbards were apparently assembled using externally-supplied subassemblies (steel throatpieces and plastic scabbard bodies). Four additional contracts awarded to Milpar in 1966 and 1967 are believed to be for M7 bayonets. The picture that I'm starting to see, is that Colt marked W German M7s were, 1) Not made to US standard for M7s, or 2) Made for foreign military forces, or 3) strictly for the collectors" market. Bayonet Knife, M7 This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. Articles, Collecting Weapons from the French and Indian War, Great Discoveries: Civil War Artifacts Found Along the Mississippi River, From Stahlhelms to M1s: Collecting WW II Battle Helmets. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. SKIP. A-2/77 C-14. Milpar ceased operations in 1970. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Mine does not. This contract was for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. It first served in the Yonchon-Chorwon area, and in sectors fronting Old Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge and Luke's Castle. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. 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