colt m7 bayonet made in germany

By See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. Bauer Ordnance Corp.: 196870 1 Each Cunningham indicates a total quantity of 310,000 from Conetta's two 196669 M7 contracts. Thanks for the info. 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 ? I own a made in Germany Colt bayonet. Restraining Lace used with the M8A1 Scabbard. Sign up for a new account in our community. This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. Here's what I found interesting. CC-A The Second World War U.S. plastic scabbard design was developed by Edwin L. Beckwith (son of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. founder Harry H. Beckwith) and chemist, Charles P. MacIver, of the Beckwith Manufacturing Co. shoe component subsidiary, Felt Process Co. After the government contracted with Beckwith Manufacturing Co. to produce scabbards, Harry Beckwith created a new subsidiary, Victory Plastics Co., to manufacture them. According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. The proper name for it was "Lace, Restraining, Scabbard." Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? 1 EA 1095-00-223-7164 However, it is unknown how many had the red thread, how the red thread came to be, or why government inspectors accepted these. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Sort by. 1 Each Naval Academy from Mc Kee, Inc. of Savage MD, (an obvious reference to the late Clint McKee, founder of Fulton Armory). These included U.S. M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets. The only M4 bayonet to bear this mark was the 1954 Imperial contract (Turner M4s had a -in. This packaging has proven quite effective. The scabbard markings are different than on the scabbard, above, and the tie string is present on this example. As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. Bayonet Knife, M7 M-1956 Contract No. A-4/74. According to Cunningham, the 1954 contract was for 57,540 bayonets. Sign up for a new account in our community. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. LXIII No. The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62 mm. During the Vietnam War, the government encountered difficulties around production of M8A1 scabbards, much of which was related to its glass-reinforced plastic scabbard body. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. Eickhorn Colt M7 Bayonet Solingen Germany, Colt M7 M-7 Bayonet Brand New Eickhorn Solingen M8a1, Colt M7 Bayonet Eickhorn Solingen With M8A1 Scabbard Made In Germany COL, Colt Marked M-7 Bayonet From Eickhorn Solingen Germany W/ M8A1 Scabbard, Colt M7 Bayonet Eickhorn Solingen With Black M8A1 Scabbard - Made In Ger, Colt M7 Bayonet With M8A1 Seath Solingen Germany By Eickhorn, Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard, Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife, Illustrated Catalogue Of The Important Collection Of Ancient Arms And We, Illustrated Catalogue Of Important Specimens Of Arms And Armor, Stained, Arms And The Man Vol. 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. Scabbards from the final, 196970, Working Home contract were packaged differently than earlier contracts. Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. 1 Each DAAF03-73-D-1046-0001 Details. Ontario has been the sole M7 bayonet producer since 2003, with its most recent production run completed in May 2020. Professionally down. 1 Ea THX SKIP. FSR had already been assigned to another firm, Fort Smith Rim & Bow Co. of Ft. Smith, AR, so Fraser was assigned FZR instead. Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard Only one Fraser contract appears to be associated with the M16 rifle, resulting in two orders, both of which I believe are for M7 bayonets. It first served in the Yonchon-Chorwon area, and in sectors fronting Old Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge and Luke's Castle. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. (7) Price - Display per page. 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 scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. The question I have is the M7 stamp. What was, in 196869, a non-standard curved (or sloped) runout is found on some Milpar M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. They were made in the 70s. The lace is 52in. GENUINE, AUTHENTIC COLT M7 BAYONET MINT CONDITION 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. 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. During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. These bayonets are very well made, exhibiting a level of fit and finish not found on U.S.-made examples. 1 Each Item Details. The m/62 is a copy of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, adopted by Denmark in 1962. disappearance shortly after scabbard production began at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind suggests that they likely never did. 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. During the Second World War, Gen. George S. Patton considered the 45th Division the best Division in the 7th Army, which he commanded during the North African and Sicilian invasions. 1 Ea. Conetta Manufacturing Co. of Stamford, Connecticut, was awarded two M7 bayonet contracts: DA-11-199-AMC-723 in June 1966 and DAAF-01-68-C-0431 in December 1967. Aint the hunting fun? The M16 rifle's bayonet lug is also wider than that of the M1 Carbine, so the bayonet latch plate dimensions differ accordingly. These blades do NOT have a Hard evidence is lacking regarding who supplied the Working Homes subassemblies. However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. When the company formally changed its name to Viz Manufacturing Co., in 1965, DOD found that another firm, Curtis Mfg. The sealed package pictured at left is badly yellowed, suggesting that the cardboard carton has been absent for a long time. J & D Tool Co.: M5 195456; M5A1 1957 working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. design change was implemented mid-contract. 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. General Cutlery Co. 20014: 199698; 2000; 2002 1 Ea. 2 ea. Columbus, Ohio Eickhorn BAYONET U.S. M7-LE / limited Military Bayonets - Military Grade Knife with 16.9cm 55Si7 spring steel steel blade. The government needed 150,000 scabbards per month, however, the Working Homes output was limited by the availability of plastic scabbard bodies. DAAF03-73-D-1030-0001 The blade is marked "Colt 62316". 1 ea. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. A/10/69. It does have the hole drilled for the bar. The true quantity produced under this contract is likely more in the neighborhood of 75,000. 2 ea. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. The M4 crosspiece on this example bears the 1/8-in. Mine does not. 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. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. FSN-8465-542-584216". CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. I have a Colt-marked M7 that is marked "Made in Germany" and a M8A1 scabbard also marked "Germany". The U.S. Government adopted the "New Model" M7 as the Bayonet-Knife M7 in 1964. 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). The wrapped bayonets were packed 50 to a carton. A total of 12 M5 and M5A1 contracts appear to have been let. 1 EA Comprised of a crude casting of a M7 Bayonet-Knife hilt and crosspiece with a thick, rounded plastic blade. DAAFO3-73-D-1030, 1005-073-9238 These included leftover subassemblies from Victory Plastics Co. (whose factory closed in 1964) and subassemblies supplied by Viz Manufacturing Co. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. 16 (July 22): The National Military And S, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. $100 including shipping. These procurements stipulate that Ontario Knife Co. be the supplier. This example has a May 1962 packing date. It's the "Made in W. Germany" Colt marked M7 bayonet which was made in the 70s. 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. The above findings documented by the Government Accounting Office show that Milpar's bayonet delivery problems existed from the very beginning. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. 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. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. sactroop- Exactly. Two orders were placed under this contract for a total of 4,000. Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. Since 2003, Ontario Knife Co. has been the sole producer. They had a green plastic grip that resembled the leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War. This identifies A Company, First Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment. in Ankara (Makina ve Kimya Endustrsi Kurumu, in English, Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corp.). According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. 230.00 * US M7-LE. Bayonet Knife, M7 DAAFO1-71-C-0066 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. Plastic training aid bayonet used by the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, GA. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. The U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets were based on the earlier M4 bayonet. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. There are no markings on the blade itself. 1 EA Imperial Schrade Corp. of Ellenville, New York, was awarded the first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-85-C-1316, in November 1985. The Dover, NH, Beckwith plant manufactured shoe components and never had involvement with scabbards. 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. I'm thinking that one of the last two pic's might show what your describing(?). This substantially reduced costs. 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. FINE REMINGTON – ELLIOT’S PATENT RING TRIGGER FOUR SHOT DERRINGER. 10/11". Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. 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. 3,746 bayonets were delivered under this contract. Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Additional information is also found in the M7 Bayonet Contracts Summary. Some U.S. M5 and M5A1 bayonets were marked with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), while others were not or may have had the DAS obliterated during service. However, this quantity is too low for the amount paid, so must have been based on a a partial report. You can click on the pics to enlarge them. One edge is sharpened its full length while the opposite side of the blade has approximately 3 inches sharpened. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. The production run was for 10,700 scabbards. 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. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 1100077 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. manufacturer symbol. 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. CAGE: 20014 P/N 8448476 "1005-00-073-9238 The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. Scabbard (body): "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803". A restraining lace is also issued with the M10 scabbard, except that it is made of black nylon. No, US at all. 40206: German DWM 1916 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Two orders were placed under contract 723 and three orders were placed under contract 0431, totalling $1.3 million. Description. The marking reads A Co 1/179. Marv-As you look at the guard the way you photographed it, the M7 is directly under the blade. 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 M8A1 scabbard with this example was assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind 196970. Despite professing to be a molded plastics factory, Wilson-Duggar Co. apparently proved incapable of manufacturing M8A1 scabbard bodies. 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. When the 45th Infantry Division moved to Korea in December, 1951, it was the first National Guard division to go into combat in Korea. 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. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. January 13, 2012 in EDGED WEAPONS, Hey Gang!-Just picked up a COLT M7 Bayonet. This example has an October 1963 packing date, which means that the contract was likely awarded in spring 1963. An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Display per page black nylon M4s had a green plastic grip that resembled the leather bayonet...: DA-11-199-AMC-723 in June 1966 and DAAF-01-68-C-0431 in December 1967 M7 contracts M5A1 contracts appear to have challenges. Colt made in W. Germany '' Milpar bayonets ca 179th Infantry Regiment and never had involvement with scabbards supplied Working! 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