40206: German DWM 1916 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Co. Bayonet Knife, M7 The manufacturer's initials or name, along with "US M7", will be found stamped under the crossguard (see photo, right). Some Milpar M7 bayonets have a chevron on the latch plate. Wood grips held by two rivets. 1 EA A-1-C /62 Bayonet/Knife Scabbards from the final, 196970, Working Home contract were packaged differently than earlier contracts. Also at left is an example still sealed in its factory wrapping, with a 12/69 packing date. Utica Cutlery's 1945 contract priced the M1 bayonet at $2.78. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 1100077 After reading your description for the third time, I think your saying that the ( M7) is on the guard where the makers name is usually found. 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. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island was awarded a total of six M7 bayonet contracts 197384. Two production variants exist. 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. Bayonet Knife, M7 Fraser Manufacturing Corp. of Lexington, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-72-C-0188 in October 1971. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. 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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. M33 2/20, Scabbard Body (front): "M10" and "ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 2V376". These included leftover subassemblies from Victory Plastics Co. (whose factory closed in 1964) and subassemblies supplied by Viz Manufacturing Co. Marv- We have two slightly different variations, both without the retaining bar. This Imperial Knife Co. M6 bayonet was plated for ceremonial use by honor guard personnel. While I always try to credit published sources of information presented here, the brevity required to make Bayonet Identification Guide content accessible is such that I cannot always fully explain my own research findings. 45.00. 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. CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 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. Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. I opened the bid high so as to not set a reserve. It has a complete weld on both sides of the tang, at the guard. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. Crosspiece: "US M6" and "MILPAR COL" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Blade: Colt 'rampant horse' logo, followed by "Colt's 62316," Hartford, Conn USA". Ontario had five subsequent contracts that included M10 Scabbards. 2 ea. 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. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. The M7 hilt (and grips) are longer than the M4. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. The M8A1 scabbard with this example was assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind 196970. Several variations of this mark exist. Sign up for a new account in our community. It is believed that a the bayonets were produced in 198586, but deliveries had not began by February 1986, when Duvalier went into exile. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 6.75: 171: 11.875: 302.880: 22.4 You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. 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. Bayonet-Knife - M6 Made by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik of West Germany in the late 1970's to fit the G3 rifle as well as the M16. Sheltered schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people with disabilities more fully into the community. Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 M7 Knife Bayonet Vietnam War Era w M8A1 Scabbard f Military USMC Army & P38. Other than some verdigris around the brass rivets and glove fastener, the scabbards remain perfectly preserved after more than 50 years in storage. Additional information is also found in the M7 Bayonet Contracts Summary. During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. Although it would mount to the M1 Garand rifle, it was typically issued as a field knife, without regard to whether the soldier was armed with the M1 rifle. Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. It looks as though Eichorn used up what ever blade blanks were available. HTK is an abbreviation of Hrens Tekniske Korps (Army Technical Corps). overwritten by 5/87". An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. 1005-00-017-9701 When the company formally changed its name to Viz Manufacturing Co., in 1965, DOD found that another firm, Curtis Mfg. Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? 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. 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. The M5A1 designation had not yet been finalized, resulting in the bayonets being marked M5-1, instead. TheM7 Bayonet Contracts Summaryincludes informationregardingFiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. I do submit research for publication in The Journal of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors. Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? Note how large the tie hole in the tip is, compared to a U.S.-made M8A1 scabbard. A- 58,100 bayonets were reportedly delivered under this contract 198788. "A TRUE AMERICAN COMBAT HERO" THE COLT M7 BAYONET FOR THE M16 RIFLE, WARNING: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. 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. limited capacity for production of glass-reinforced scabbard bodies subsequently became a wartime constraint on production of M8A1 scabbards. 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. The initial contractor was Bauer Ord Company. Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. This is one of the rare example of Colt bayonet and sacabbard and both items were made in Germany. Marv-Does your M7 have the retaining bar, under the grips, behind the guard? 1 Each The sealed package pictured at left is badly yellowed, suggesting that the cardboard carton has been absent for a long time. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn This example is from the first 1973 contract, DAAF-03-73-D-1030, with an April 1974 packing date. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. Seven M6 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. The constant we have is "West German", Eichorn made. Viz Manufacturing Cos. 10 (Dec. 1): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. A local, Fremont, OH, welding shop performed welding and fabrication work needed to refurbish the bayonets. This helps explain why these early Imperial M5 bayonets seem to have have survived in significant numbers. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. M7 Bayonet & M8 BM Co Scabbard Post WWII - Vietnam War Era + P38Can Opener . This example is dated January 1986. Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. The history of Beckwith Manufacturing Co., Victory Plastics Co., and their scabbard production has been well-documented by authors/researchers, Gary Cunningham and Frank Trzaska. Skip I've had my eye's open for any supporting information on what you have. They're still seen on a regular basis on eBay and it the Shotgun News. DAAF0367F0002 Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. 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. 407,000 bayonets were eventually procured under this contract. Scabbard also includes factory leg tie. MILITARIA. The M3 Combat Knife was intended for issue to troops not armed with rifles and bayonets, so the strap assembly (belt hanger) did not incorporate the wire hanger used with the cartridge belt. M7 bayonet German made for G3 CA$295.00 A somewhat unusual variant of the standard M7 bayonet. This example was packaged in December 1984. 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. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Sort by. The wrapped bayonets were packed 50 to a carton. Here's what I found interesting. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62 mm. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 8427025 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. 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