Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, was awarded contract DA-19-058-ORD-7598 in June or July 1953. The scabbards were manufactured sometime between the 1960s - 1970s. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. C 6/87. Examples are found with both stacked leather and plastic grips. However, Cunningham indicates that a design change was implemented mid-contract to increase the amount of offset between the belt strap assembly (belt hanger) and scabbard body, by lengthening the steel top plate flange. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured - The Colt AR-15 Resource Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured An early Colt contract Eickhorn M7 bayonet from 1975-76. They made all of the US models from M4-M7, plus a bunch of European series for the G-3 rifles and others. You're right Skip, that's different. The M7 bayonet is very similar to the older M4 bayonet with the Korean War era plastic grips for the M1/M2 carbines except that the M7 has a much larger muzzle ring. The. The M6 bayonet was very similar to the M5A1, but used a conventional muzzle ring. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. The marking reads A Co 1/179. The M3 knife's introduction for infantry use revealed limitations in the M8 scabbard. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. 1956, incorporating an improved latch design. 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. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Imperial Knife Co.: M5 195354; M5A1 196768, 197273, and 1976 LIII No. No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. The above findings documented by the Government Accounting Office show that Milpar's bayonet delivery problems existed from the very beginning. 20 (Feb. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. 1 Ea. Evidence is both supportive and unclear regarding this timeframe. Cunningham indicates that 1,835,392 bayonets were reportedly delivered by Bauer during FY 1969. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 The U.S. Government adopted the "New Model" M7 as the Bayonet-Knife M7 in 1964. CAGE 2V376 P/N 8448476 GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. Cunningham reported a total of 33,500 produced by Hauser in his 1996 book. 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). According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? In addition to this M5 contract, Imperial was awarded three contracts for the M5A1 bayonet, in fiscal years 1967, 1973, and 1976. One carton remains sealed, never having been opened since leaving the Working Home's shipping department more than 50 years ago. Made in Germany, its overall length is 11.75-inches, and its blade measures 6.625-inches. U.S. government prime contractors, their Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, and approximate years of production include: Imperial Schrade Corp. 74846: 198586 It is unclear whether or not Wilson-Duggar Co. ever manufactured their own subassemblies. This example is from the second run that Ontario Knife Co. produced of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. 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. May 1962". B2005-MAL. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. The prime contractor is simply a middleman who profits from the transaction. One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. They were made in the 70s. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. The first of Colt's M7 bayonets were made 19611962 by Universal Industries of West Haven,CT. The 1956 contract began as M5 bayonets, but production changed to the M5A1 mid-contract. If you have images or information to contribute, please send me an email. The 1950s scabbards differed from wartime M8A1 scabbards in only small details. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. I'm pleased with my bayonet, but am on a quest to find out more. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. I looked at all the German versions, no match. ; cut or tear in strap > in., or defective snap), it was simply discarded. CAGE 83C25 During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. 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. A /88 overwritten by 11/89". JOHN R. ALLGOOD The example pictured at left is an early J & D Tool Co. M5. Consequently, it was most likely used for training soldiers how to disarm a knife-wielding assailant. "1005-073-9238" over "Bayonet, M7" over "1 Each" over "DAAF-01-69-C-0224" over "A". This bayonet and scabbard are crude copies of the U.S. M5 bayonet and M8A1 scabbard. Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle. The latch plate lacks the chevron mark, instead having a more typical hardness-testing dimple. 2 ea. "1005-722-3097" over "Bayonet-Knife, M-6" over "1 Ea." This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. Two orders were placed under this contract for a total of 4,000. Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. The white substance seen in images of the bayonet is a preservative applied when the bayonet was packaged. However, some (if not all) Wilson-Duggar Co. Other Bayonets with M4-M7 Series Features, Return to Bayonet Identification Guide Index, articles, working papers, and other reference material. The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. Olive green canvas carrier for attaching the entrenching tool to the equipment belt. By A restraining lace is also issued with the M10 scabbard, except that it is made of black nylon. For more information go to -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. The example pictured at left was packaged in November 1970, as U.S. involvement in Vietnam reached its peak. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. 3,000 or fewer at 198788 costs. working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. design change was implemented mid-contract. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. Contract W52H09-06-D-0068 was awarded in 2006. I'm thinking that one of the last two pic's might show what your describing(?). The last M8A1 Scabbards produced cost $1.60 each. "1005-00-073-9238 "1005-336-8568 Used, condition. "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. Colt's earliest designs played a major role in the popularization of therevolverand the shift away from earlier single-shot pistols. 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. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife 1095-00-223-7164 Blade width is 3/16 inch and it weighs about 9.6 ounces. General Cutlery manufactured replacement blades using tooling from their M7 bayonet production. Scabbard is the correct model with proper pebble graining and marked "USM8-A1". 195759 A-2/77 C-14. 1 EA This example has an October 1968 packing date. The alterations are extensive. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. LXIII No. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 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. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. Its blade has some scratches and surface oxidation from usage, storage, and handling. 1 Each Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". The M10 Scabbard includes a restraining lace, proper term for what collectors often refer to as the leg tie or boot lace. It is the same 52-inch length as was used with the M8A1 Scabbard, but in black rather than olive green. "1005-00-073-9238 This example is from the first bayonet contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. in October 1987. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. Condition: New In Box Location: CA Trades Accepted: Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle. both made in Germany. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I'm assuming the marking on the guard is some type of variation, and am curious as to what year these were produced. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62 mm. As amended, the scabbard was designated M8A1. At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. Utica Cutlery Co.: M5 1953 1 Ea. However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. wide. This example of a late-production Milpar M7 has been personalized as a presentation piece. overwritten by 2/89". "1005-722-3097-B008 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. NATO caliber U.S. M14 selective-fire rifle, introduced in 1958 to address the shortcomings of the M1. Would appreciate any input. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. DAAA09-84-C-0504". SKIP. This contract was for the M7 bayonet without scabbard. I think I must need to eat something. "1005-00-076-9238 Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. 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. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. The blade is marked "Colt 62316". This example was made in 2009. Note how large the tie hole in the tip is, compared to a U.S.-made M8A1 scabbard. The M8, M8A1, and M10 Scabbards have been used with the M4 through M7 series bayonets. It was one of the smallest contracts granted by the US Government. The quantity produced has not been found. This contract was for 9,960 M10 Scabbards. The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. 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. 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. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 8427025 . Other than some verdigris around the brass rivets and glove fastener, the scabbards remain perfectly preserved after more than 50 years in storage. A-1-C /62 Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Description. 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. Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. SKIP. My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. Bayonet Knife, M7 These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. 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