DA-11-199-ORD-601 Although adopted much earlier, the first contract for M10 Scabbards was not awarded until 1985. A local, Fremont, OH, welding shop performed welding and fabrication work needed to refurbish the bayonets. Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). 45.00. working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War, Fiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. HTK is an abbreviation of Hrens Tekniske Korps (Army Technical Corps). However, it is unknown how many had the red thread, how the red thread came to be, or why government inspectors accepted these. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. Bayonet Knife, M7 The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. XLVI No. M7 bayonet German made for G3 CA$295.00 A somewhat unusual variant of the standard M7 bayonet. Production under both contracts appears to have occurred contemporaneously. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 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. 1 EA Professionally down. Description: Colt M7 bayonet and M8A1 Scabbard, NEW. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. 1 Each 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. Blade: "A Co 1/179" scratched into blade. A 8/88. "1005-300-5378 The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 In 1967, the Working Homes M8A1 scabbard output was 108,000 per month. 10955080339-B008 DAAA09-87-C-0931 Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. This example was packaged in October 2011. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under these contracts. A total of 12 M5 and M5A1 contracts appear to have been let. From 196568, the Working Home packaged their scabbards similar to Viz Manufacturing Co. They were made in the 60s by Imperial, but their name is not marked on the bayonet. Ontario Knife Co. 2V376: 198788; 2001; 200311; 201820. The U.S. Government adopted the "New Model" M7 as the Bayonet-Knife M7 in 1964. The scabbards received with this Colt M7 bayonet are designed to fit the german G3 and any 7" bayonet including the M7. Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. 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. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. 3/09". Blade width is 3/16 inch and it weighs about 9.6 ounces. According to M7 Bayonet specialist William Humes, 10,700 scabbards were produced under this contract. Bayonet, Knife Sheath 1 Ea. The true quantity produced under this contract is likely more in the neighborhood of 75,000. 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 ? The Army, Navy, and USAF still use M7s and may do so for years to come. Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. This self-imposed workforce ceiling would later constrain M8A1 scabbard production, likely contributing to adoption of the M10 scabbard. 1 ea. Colt designated the redesigned bayonet as the "New Model"M7 and assigned it part number 62316 in the Colt inventory. Bureaucratic inconsistencies resulted in creation of a new federal contractor identity for Viz Mfg. This example has a May 1962 packing date. ; cut or tear in strap > in., or defective snap), it was simply discarded. Bayonet/Knife "1095-00-017-9701 Its blade has some scratches and surface oxidation from usage, storage, and handling. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the M1910 hook. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. U.S. Bayonet-Knife M6 modified to mount to the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. There are no markings on the blade itself. Milpars defense contracting overshadowed the commercial business, becoming the companys identity as we know it. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 In November 1963, a group of Birmingham industrialists were brought in as fixers to take over Wilson-Duggar factory operations and produce the scabbards. SKIPH, Sactroop- Great site! Bayonet Knife, M7 Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. 4 (Apr. Scabbard bodies from this contract were also marked on the reverse with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS) using a -inch rubber stamp with black ink. 407,000 bayonets were eventually procured under this contract. The most famous Colt firearmsinclude theColt Walker, theSingle Action Armyor Peacemaker, theColt Python, and the ColtM1911pistol, which is currently the longest-standing military and law enforcement service handgun in the world and is still used today. Two months earlier, on March 16, 1970, the M10 Scabbard was adopted. Steel, brass, and wood replica model of a French. Quality Packaging These included leftover subassemblies from Victory Plastics Co. (whose factory closed in 1964) and subassemblies supplied by Viz Manufacturing Co. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Skip, My German Colt marked M7 in the picture does not have the blade retaining bar. TheM7 Bayonet Contracts Summaryincludes informationregardingFiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. Used, condition. 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). Crosspiece: "US M6 and "Imperial" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. According to Cunningham, Milpar delivered 182,804 M6 bayonets during fiscal year 1964 (7/1/63 to 6/30/64) under contract DA-11-199-AMC-270. Imperials last prime contract was in 1985 for the M10 Scabbard. Like new. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. I understand that the bayonet is a commercial model. 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. Antique Signed Japanese Katana Sword. It is unclear whether the hilt is new-made or both the hilt and blade are from an earlier bayonet, with only the crosspiece being new. Wooden Box Full of Antique Reloading Shotgun Shells Etc, Persian Damascus Steel Curved Blade Sword, W 4'' L 37'', Civil War Ames Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber, dated 1864, Chinese Qing 4th Rank Military Badge Tiger. This example is from the first M5A1 bayonet contract awarded to Imperial Knife Co. J & D Tool Co. of Stamford, Connecticut was awarded two M5 bayonet contracts: DA-19-058-ORD-7889 in December 1954 and DA-11-199-ORD-2 in 1956. There are two variations of this scabbard, both with an olive drab fiberglass body with steel throat. 1954 contract, the M5 bayonet cost $1.65. An estimated quantity of approximately 4.2 million M7 bayonets have been produced to date. 1 Ea The lace is 52in. I saw one sell on ebay for almost 100 dollars. The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like A-1-C /62 Characteristic of Milpar's chronic bayonet delivery problems, initial production samples from the May 1964 contract were not delivered until at least February 1965. 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. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. DAAF0367F0002, 10955080339 This example was made in 2009. Eventually, VZM was assigned as Viz Manufacturing Cos. "1005-722-3097" over "Bayonet-Knife, M-6" over "1 Ea." Thanks for the info. 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. 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. It is believed that approximately 33,000 m/62 bayonets were procured by Denmark. 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. Leather scabbard marked 120.R.14.173 for Wurttemberg. Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? Sign up for a new account in our community. This album contains pics/info on US military bayonets for the M16 series along with brief info on a few M7 "variants" that occasionally are offered as US military. Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. A /86 8448476 is the official part number assigned to the M10 Scabbard. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Naval Academy from Mc Kee, Inc. of Savage MD, (an obvious reference to the late Clint McKee, founder of Fulton Armory). "1005-00-073-9238 Plastic Wrapper: 2 ea. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. The scabbard incorporated a leather "restraining lace," proper term for what collectors often refer to as the leg tie or boot lace. This was deemed necessary for use by airborne troops who needed to securely fasten the scabbard point during parachute operations. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. 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. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: The scabbard is molded plastic with a frog stud. M7 Bayonet, Danish / US M8A1 Bayonet and Scabbard. The muzzle ring is broken, which suggests that this example has seen some rough use. 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. over "DAAF 03-67-C-0069" over "A-" over "10/68". This must have been small contract <$25,000 not reportable to FPDS or NARA, which would indicate a quantity of approx. An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Aerial Cutlery Co.: 196062 Bayonet Knife, M7 This example is from the first 1973 contract, DAAF-03-73-D-1030, with an April 1974 packing date. $100 including shipping. COLT AR15-AR16 M7 MARKED BAYONET WITH SCABBARD IN AS NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION Description: SEE THE PICTURES OF THIS RARE & BEAUTIFUL COLT AR15-AR16 M7 MARKED BAYONET WITH SCABBARD IN AS NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. More Items From eBay. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. Belt Hanger (inside dome fastener): "Tiger" (2) stars and 3 letters. These bayonets are very well made, exhibiting a level of fit and finish not found on U.S.-made examples. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. This is one of the rare example of Colt bayonet and sacabbard and both items were made in Germany. Real curious to know, especially on an early one. 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. This commercial bayonet was inspired by an experimental bayonet considered during the Vietnam War which was not adopted. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. 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. (MIL-PAR), Conetta Mfg., Frazier Mfg., General Cutlery (GEN CUT), and Imperial Knife. 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. General Cutlery manufactured replacement blades using tooling from their M7 bayonet production. Wish I could help. 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle. Here's what I found interesting. Read More Shipping Notes: $ 16 to the lower 48 FREE shipping for multiple items purchase only! Used, condition. 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. M. Co. This may have been related to Victory Plastics ultimately unsuccessful attempt to build a commercial brand as a plastics manufacturer. 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. Item Details. There were multiple approaches used for modifications, so variations in how this was done are encountered. The M7 has been partially replaced by the M9 bayonet in Army service, and the Marine Corps replaced it with the OKC-3S bayonet. Although Samuel Colt did not invent the revolver concept, his designs resulted in the first very successful ones. DAAA09-88-C-0366 Just welded. [3] This sheath is correct for all post-war US bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. Two production variants exist. Like new. Some of Milpars bayonet production used a patented process unique to Milpar to manufacture blades, giving them a distinctive profile shown in the images at left. During the Vietnam War over 3,000,000 M7 Bayonets were produced. Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper. 1 Ea. The M10 Scabbard was a component packaged along with M7 Bayonets also made by Ontario. German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. DSA-100-67C-0103 It's easy! Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. The blade made of highly flexible 55Si7 spring steel (HRC 51-53) is Kalgard coated. 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. NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. TY 1-CL B-ST-2 19): The National Military And Sh, Arms And The Man Vol. Militaria & Weapons Or $150 for both, shipping included. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. (187mm.) Contract W52H09-06-D-0068 was awarded in 2006. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. Details. SKIP. Mine does not. I'm assuming the marking on the guard is some type of variation, and am curious as to what year these were produced. Seven M6 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. The manufacturers mark on Victory Plastics' post-War M8A1 scabbards was V.P. 1980s-2000s]. 1968 after they had difficulty producing acceptable bayonets. both made in Germany. I once witnessed a honor guard Marine slam the trunk lid of a car on the muzzle of a M14 rifle with the M6 bayonet attached. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. $100 including shipping. Scabbard is the correct model with proper pebble graining and marked "USM8-A1". Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. 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. 1 EA 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. Genuine Army Surplus Online Prepper Store. The concurrent use of two contractor identities likely enabled the symbol VIZ to be used on M8A1 scabbards in 196263, instead of the (Molded Insulation) companys officially-assigned manufacturer symbol ML. It is believed that a the bayonets were produced in 198586, but deliveries had not began by February 1986, when Duvalier went into exile. Cunningham reported a total of 58,100 in his 1996 book. In terms of quantity, this is the largest single post-War bayonet order placed by the U.S. government to the present day. These have the Colt "Rampant Mustang . Instead, by 1966 Wilson-Duggar Co. was apparently defunct. 1 Ea. Condition: New In Box Location: CA Trades Accepted: Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle. This manufacturers identity was a mystery for decades until it was re-discovered in 2021. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded contract DAAF-03-67-C-0069 in April 1967. FSN-8465-542-584216". 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. What was, in 196869, a non-standard curved (or sloped) runout is found on some Milpar M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. All the bayonets we have for sale were made by Colt Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut. However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. 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. Cunningham reported about 650,000 M7 bayonets produced by Milpar. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 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 white substance seen in images of the bayonet is a preservative applied when the bayonet was packaged. Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. Eickhorn BAYONET U.S. M7-LE / limited Military Bayonets - Military Grade Knife with 16.9cm 55Si7 spring steel steel blade. This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. Bayonet-knife used as a field knife by Denmark. This example was made in 1967 and is shown here with the US M6 bayonet. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. 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. A second order under this contract was placed in September 1972. GENUINE, AUTHENTIC COLT M7 BAYONET MINT CONDITION This example, from Milpar's second M6 bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. A variety of commercial M10 Scabbards have also been produced. 1 EA This example is from the second M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery, contract DAAA09-87-C-0931. If you have images or information to contribute, please send me an email. These appeared in 2009, advertised to be new-old-stock 1960s examples. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. Brand new. Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. limited capacity for production of glass-reinforced scabbard bodies subsequently became a wartime constraint on production of M8A1 scabbards. 1 Each DAAA09-84-C-0504". 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Ontario has been the sole M7 bayonet producer since 2003, with its most recent production run completed in May 2020. These bayonets first surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. "1005-722-3097-B008 A total of 361,800 bayonets were reportedly delivered under these contracts. LXIII No. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Ontario had five subsequent contracts that included M10 Scabbards. There were four Army-wide fabrication sites: Fort Benning, GA; Fort Gordon, GA; Fort Jackson, SC; and Fort Knox, KY. TAD-066 was the official U.S. Army training aid designation for "Bayonet, Plastic." 2014 in very small numbers. Bayonet-Knife - M6 Columbus, Ohio The added M4 crosspiece covers the ricasso up to original blade runout. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. 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. "1005-00-073-9238 Fraser had hundreds of government contracts and was most well-known for its design and production of vehicle mounts for machine guns. W52H09-06-D-0068/0011 Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. Parts bayonet?? Colt marked M7 BayonetNew in wrapper Eickhorn Solingen. 58,100 bayonets were reportedly delivered under this contract 198788. 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. They're still seen on a regular basis on eBay and it the Shotgun News. 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. It has a complete weld on both sides of the tang, at the guard. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. Obviously not the normal military design. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. The bayonet's grips are made of cast aluminum, painted black. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. Completed M8A1 scabbards were packaged in pairs, encased in a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper, which was placed inside a cardboard carton. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. With a limited and numbered edition of 999 worldwide Solingen now ends the production. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. 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. 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 one half of the grip has a groove which would accommodate a retaining bar, but the other half is flat. By submitting you agree with our, Copyright 2023 - Website Designed by FDI Creative. Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. Item Name: FS Colt SP1 for Sale - great condition * Bayonet & Scabbard added* Location: Jasper Zip Code: 30143 Item is for: Sale Only Sale Price: $1900. Also my blade is 61/2" The others are 67/8 will post pix later today Don, Don-Thanks curious to see how it looks. "Carrier Intrenching Tool Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! 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. 1 Ea. 1 Ea. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen This is a Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen in West Germany. 1 Each DAAA-09-85-C-0540 Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. M7 Knife Bayonet Vietnam War Era w M8A1 Scabbard f Military USMC Army & P38. Imperial Schrade Corp., General Cutlery, Inc., and Ontario Knife Co. are well-known bayonet makers. Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. Original Item: Only One Available. 1095-00-223-7164 Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. At least I understand exactly where the mark is. Recent discoveries found two production contracts awarded to Victory Plastics during this period: 1) A $220,000 Army contract for scabbards with an initial delivery date of March 1953 noticed in the week-ending October 1, 1952, issue of Public Contracts Bulletin; and 2) A $155,000 procurement contract for "M8A1 Scabbards" sometime during January-June 1954 reported in the August 18, 1954, Congressional Record. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. $150.00 $20.00 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Fonerange M7 Bayonet Knife/US Scabbard Vietnam Era $189.05 Free shipping 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 .. 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