colt m7 bayonet made in germany

Bayonet/Knife $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. This style of bayonet was used in the Vietnam war on the M16 Rifle and M4 Carbine, it could also be found on the combat shotguns of the era (Model 12, Ithaca 37, and Mossberg 500). Bayonet Knife, M7 1 Ea. The packaging from these contracts have two labels, one bearing the middlemans CAGE Code and the other Ontarios. A/10/69. SPE7L3-19-P-7158 TY 1-CL B-ST-2 U.S. military honor guards present the colors (flags) at special events and perform various roles at military funerals. 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. own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. 1005-073-9238 Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? Hauser Products, Inc. 1Z803: 198687 The M10 Scabbard body took advantage of newer high-strength polymers that enabled manufacture by injection-molding. The quantity produced has not been found. This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. Sheltered schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people with disabilities more fully into the community. "1095-00-017-9701 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. 2) replace the barrel with a 14.5 and permanently fix a longer FS to it to give you 16" length. The bayonets are typically found sealed in their original packaging. A /88 This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. Why the government accepted the curved runout is unknown. 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 179th Infantry Regiment has a long history in the Oklahoma National Guard as part of the 45th Division (today, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team). Cunningham indicates that 1,835,392 bayonets were reportedly delivered by Bauer during FY 1969. forgot its square cut. The white substance seen in images of the bayonet is a preservative applied when the bayonet was packaged. MILITARIA. Bayonet-Knife - M6 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. One carton remains sealed, never having been opened since leaving the Working Home's shipping department more than 50 years ago. 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. It also has the fat grips that were only used in early M5 production. However, some (if not all) Wilson-Duggar Co. M8A1 scabbards were apparently assembled using externally-supplied subassemblies (steel throatpieces and plastic scabbard bodies). The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. [2] Most notably, the diameter of the muzzle rings, and the locking mechanism. Naval Academy from Mc Kee, Inc. of Savage MD, (an obvious reference to the late Clint McKee, founder of Fulton Armory). The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. 1 Ea. Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. Whittaker Corporation's acquisition of Milpar was finalized almost concurrent to the government shutdown. 1095-00-223-7164 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. According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? A-1-C /62 "1005-722-3097-B008 1 Ea. Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. The above findings documented by the Government Accounting Office show that Milpar's bayonet delivery problems existed from the very beginning. Expected completion of the Working Home's final contract was May 1970. Characteristic of Milpar's chronic bayonet delivery problems, initial production samples from the May 1964 contract were not delivered until at least February 1965. Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured - The Colt AR-15 Resource Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured An early Colt contract Eickhorn M7 bayonet from 1975-76. Cunningham reports various figures for the delivery quantity: 24,400; 56,801; and 81,201 (sum of the first two). 2014 in very small numbers. Aerial Cutlery Co.: M5 1954; M5A1 ca. Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. 1 Each Aint the hunting fun? For more information go to -, MISSION FIRST TACTICAL BATTLELINK MINIMALIST STOCK MIL SPEC, AR15 Bolt Carrier Group 5.56/ 300B.O W/ Charging Handle, Sylvan Arms GEN 3 AR Side Folder Stock Adapter, DPMS AR15 MOE Lower Build Kit W/ Panther Polished Trigger, Colt LE6920CK Upper Conversion Kit W/ Handguard, Colt King Cobra Carry .357MAG Revolver- KCOBRASB2BBS. The marking reads A Co 1/179. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. Much darker finish. This example is from the second M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery, contract DAAA09-87-C-0931. 1 Each This example is from the second 1973 contract DAAF-03-73-D-1046, with a December 1973 packing date. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Very Good to Excellent Condition Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details This is how VZM came to be used on M1917 scabbards. In place of a muzzle ring, the crosspiece had a steel stud that inserted into the M1 rifle's gas cylinder lock screw. "1095-00-017-9701 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-Knife 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. Cunningham reported quantity of 45,800. 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. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. 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. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. "1005-073-9238" over "Bayonet, M7" over "1 Each" over "DAAF-01-69-C-0224" over "A". They were made in the 70s. The SBA report is not explicit re bayonets, however, amount paid is spot-on for the quantity reported. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. The M5A1 designation had not yet been finalized, resulting in the bayonets being marked M5-1, instead. 1/20, 1095-22-223-7164 10955080339-B008 A total of 12 M5 and M5A1 contracts appear to have been let. I think I must need to eat something. The government needed 150,000 scabbards per month, however, the Working Homes output was limited by the availability of plastic scabbard bodies. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. Professionally down. The scabbards were manufactured sometime between the 1960s - 1970s. Parts bayonet?? It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. Or $150 for both, shipping included. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. Columbus, Ohio They will go up in value rapidly after this current batch dries up. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. These blades do NOT have a Completion was expected by June 1962, however, this contract likely took much longer to complete. The blade exhibits a curved runout and the characteristics of a conventional blade stamping process (vs. Milpars patented process pictured above). The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. 1 Each Contract DAAA09-88-C-0366 was awarded in January 1988. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 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. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. 1 Each Bayonet Knife, M7 The grip is secured with Phillips-head screws. [N.p., ca. According to Cunningham, the 1954 contract was for 57,540 bayonets. [3] This sheath is correct for all post-war US bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. Note how large the tie hole in the tip is, compared to a U.S.-made M8A1 scabbard. The Dover, NH, Beckwith plant manufactured shoe components and never had involvement with scabbards. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. http://imageevent.com/willyp/firearmsalbumyitems/bayonets. Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. thickness with 25 to 35 percent of a water-soluble phenolic resin cured under both high pressure and temperature. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 sactroop- Exactly. DAAA09-85-C-1316. It does have the hole drilled for the bar. 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. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. A total of 361,800 bayonets were reportedly delivered under these contracts. This example is dated January 1986. Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. Delivery Details. Colt marked M7 BayonetNew in wrapper Eickhorn Solingen. 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. This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. Once modified, they were designated M8A1 scabbards, regardless of the throatpiece marking. Like new. Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. Contract DAAF-03-67-C-0067 was awarded in April 1967. Another quantity surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. The bayonet's grips are made of cast aluminum, painted black. 6.75: 171: 11.875: 302.880: 22.4 The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. I looked at all the German versions, no match. In terms of quantity, this is the largest single post-War bayonet order placed by the U.S. government to the present day. Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. SKIP, sactroop- The blade, and color of the parkerization, is like the middle M7, first pic on right, at the very top of the site page you gave me. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. 1 EA The cardboard box is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper with a printed label. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Brand new. Colt (manufacturer of the M16) and Ontario Knife Company made many of the M7 bayonets for the military and continue to make and sell them commercially. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. FSR had already been assigned to another firm, Fort Smith Rim & Bow Co. of Ft. Smith, AR, so Fraser was assigned FZR instead. Bayonet-Knife for use with the 5.56 mm. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Imperial went through a number of consolidations and was bankrupt in 2004 after 100 years of operation. This bayonet and scabbard are crude copies of the U.S. M5 bayonet and M8A1 scabbard. SKIP. DAAF 03-67-C-0067 Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. No production quantity has surfaced. Hard evidence is lacking regarding who supplied the Working Homes subassemblies. Procurements began in 1964 and have continued through 2019 (so far). 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. CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. Victory Plastics Co. lost out in successive M8A1 scabbard procurements, contributing to its closure; and, sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. It first served in the Yonchon-Chorwon area, and in sectors fronting Old Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge and Luke's Castle. The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. 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. Haiti is believed to have obtained additional M1 Garand rifles through commercial arms purchases. This contract is reported to have been in the amount $1,858,758. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. Probably looking at some of the same places you've been. This substantially reduced costs. In November 1963, a group of Birmingham industrialists were brought in as fixers to take over Wilson-Duggar factory operations and produce the scabbards. Plastic Wrapper: Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. P/N 8448476 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. The history and construction are as described for the M5A1 bayonet above. 2 EA. Plastic training aid bayonet used by the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, GA. 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. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. Love to see a picture if possible. Several variations of this mark exist. 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