Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn. Ontario had five subsequent contracts that included M10 Scabbards. The first two are the W. Germany Colt marked M7s. Rare bayonet marked to Wurttemberg regiment. Also at left is an example still sealed in its factory wrapping, with a 12/69 packing date. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially between the 1850s andWorld War I, when it was a dominating force in its industry and a seminal influence on manufacturing technology. The marking is crudely scratched into the blade and on the reverse of the scabbard throatpiece, probably by a unit armorer. However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. Aint the hunting fun? The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. Still no camera. Please Answer The Statement Below. Victory Plastics' first post-War M8A1 scabbard production contract has long been attributed to 1953. The scabbard differs from the U.S. M8A1 in that the lower is made of molded plastic without a metal tip protector. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. 19th.c., L 14'', A Japanese Suit of Armor with a Russet Iron Helmet, WW2 German Luftwaffe Officer Daggers (2pc), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. 45.00. Imperial Knife Co.: 197374, 1976, 198084 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. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. Restraining Lace used with the M8A1 Scabbard. The M10 Scabbard was a component packaged along with M7 Bayonets also made by Ontario. Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 http://imageevent.com/willyp/firearmsalbumyitems/bayonets. Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. SABC Journal Volume 91, Spring 2015). "Carrier Intrenching Tool The bayonet came in an issued M8A1 scabbard that still has the restraining lace. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. "1005-073-9238" over "Bayonet, M7" over "1 Each" over "DAAF-01-69-C-0224" over "A". 1 Ea. 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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. w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Good Condition A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. More info is available in theM5 and M5A1 Bayonet Contracts Summary. These were catalogued under NSN 1005-00-017-9701: Bayonet-Knife M7 with Scabbard. A variety of commercial M10 Scabbards have also been produced. 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. Click below to begin your paid subscription. CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. "1005-00-073-9238 It also comes with a unique crinkle finish scabbard. 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. Bayonet-Knife for use with the 5.56 mm. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. TheM7 Bayonet Contracts Summaryincludes informationregardingFiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. I looked at all the German versions, no match. SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21-1 CUSTOM 20 GAUGE 2 BARREL SET, Miniature cannon model. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. The U.S. Government adopted the "New Model" M7 as the Bayonet-Knife M7 in 1964. [2] Most notably, the diameter of the muzzle rings, and the locking mechanism. 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. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. They made all of the US models from M4-M7, plus a bunch of European series for the G-3 rifles and others. 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. For more information go to -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. When the 45th Infantry Division moved to Korea in December, 1951, it was the first National Guard division to go into combat in Korea. DAAA09-85-C-1316. The first bayonet supplied to the US military for the M16 (Colt 601) was very similiar to the well . FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 Internally, the latching lever has been extended (perhaps stretched) at the rear to engage the bayonet lug much closer to the bayonets butt plate than on the M6. The scabbard markings are different than on the scabbard, above, and the tie string is present on this example. The m/62 is a copy of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, adopted by Denmark in 1962. It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. "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. My research (below) adds a few more details regarding their post-War production and my working paper on the Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. adds some new information regarding Beckwith's and Victory Plastics' final years. The USA reportedly provided 312,430 M1 rifles to Turkey under the Military Assistance Program (MAP), beginning in 1953 and ending with a final shipment of 5,000 in 1972. CAGE 2V376 P/N 8448476 Bayonet Knife, M7 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. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. M7 bayonet German made for G3 CA$295.00 A somewhat unusual variant of the standard M7 bayonet. 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. THX SKIP. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. When found to be unserviceable (e.g., crack > in. CC-A 1 EA A/10/69. 230.00 * US M7-LE. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. Contract DAAA09-88-C-0366 was awarded in January 1988. Detailed findings and supporting evidence regarding production by Wilson-Duggar Co. and Viz Manufacturing Co. have been submitted for publication in a future edition of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors Journal. The M16 rifle's bayonet lug is also wider than that of the M1 Carbine, so the bayonet latch plate dimensions differ accordingly. The last M8A1 Scabbards produced cost $1.60 each. 19): The National Military And Sh, Arms And The Man Vol. I do submit research for publication in The Journal of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 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. DA-11-199-ORD-601 This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. Parts bayonet?? Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. Comprised of a crude casting of a M7 Bayonet-Knife hilt and crosspiece with a thick, rounded plastic blade. The scabbards were manufactured sometime between the 1960s - 1970s. DAAF 03-67-C-0067 The M7 bayonet was also used on some U.S.-issue combat shotguns, such as the Remington 870 and the Mossberg500 and590. In November 1963, a group of Birmingham industrialists were brought in as fixers to take over Wilson-Duggar factory operations and produce the scabbards. Here's what I found interesting. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, German Eickhorn Colt US M7 Bayonet with Sheath Made in Germany, It appears in excellent shape with original Eickhorn Scabbard. manufacturer symbol. Vietnam War Era M8A1 scabbard producers and their production has been a less well understood area that has posed significant challenges to researchers due to lack of available federal contract data covering the first half of the 1960s. Seven M6 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. B2005-MAL. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 74846", 1095-00-223-7164 Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. Co. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: Aerial Cutlery Co.: 196062 The Working Home was the final prime contractor for M8A1 scabbards 19651970, assembling approximately 4 million scabbards. C 6/87. 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. Bayonet-Knife - M6 A 8/88. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. However, as of 2021, a relatively clear and coherent chronology has finally emerged. The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. SKIP. DAAA09-87-C-0130 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. Haven't seen an Imperial or Milpar Colt marked to compare. Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? Several variations of this mark exist. 242.50 . Additional information is also found in the M7 Bayonet Contracts Summary. The cardboard carton was produced in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, a town on the western edge of Philadelphia founded by Welsh settlers in the 1680s. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. This example is from contract DAAE2098P0241 At only 1,287 bayonets, it is the smallest US Government M7 bayonet contract. National Stock Number (NSN) 1005-00-017-9701 was assigned to catalog these as: Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard. Steel, brass, and wood replica model of a French. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the M1910 hook. The M5 bayonet is noteworthy in that, save for the blade, the remainder of the bayonet's parts are almost all stampings. A total of 361,800 bayonets were reportedly delivered under these contracts. The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. A /88 overwritten by 11/89". Information is from this website: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top More Loading. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. It is likely that the curved runout, conventional blade stamping process, and other manufacturing variations were introduced at this point, although the specific production line changes have not been documented. Bayonet w/Scabbard (M-7) Or $150 for both, shipping included. Bayonet Knife, M7 According to Cunningham, the 1954 contract was for 57,540 bayonets. 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. The manufacturer's initials or name, along with "US M7", will be found stamped under the crossguard (see photo, right). Belt Hanger (inside dome fastener): "Tiger" (2) stars and 3 letters. A total of 28 M7 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. 1 Each The M8A1 scabbard with this example was assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind 196970. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. in Ankara (Makina ve Kimya Endustrsi Kurumu, in English, Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corp.). This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. This example is from the first 1973 contract, DAAF-03-73-D-1030, with an April 1974 packing date. I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. 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). 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. 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant 2) replace the barrel with a 14.5 and permanently fix a longer FS to it to give you 16" length. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Bauer Ordnance Corp. of Warren, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-69-C-0224 in October 1968. 1 Ea. Wood grips held by two rivets. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. 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. Milpar was awarded three contracts for the M6 bayonet, in fiscal years 1961, 1963, and 1966. Contract DAAF-03-67-C-0067 was awarded in April 1967. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. The true quantity produced by Conetta is more in the neighborhood of 650,000. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. A/11/70". Bayonet-Knife - M6 1 Ea. Later production had a smooth pommel and were marked "HMAK." General Cutlery Co. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAE20-96-C-0224, in May 1996. DAAA09-84-C-0504". The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. The M7 had a 6" long 1095 carbon steel blade and plastic grips. DAAA09-88-C-0366 These have the Colt "Rampant Mustang . Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. 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. Colt's Manufacturing Company,formerlyColt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Companyis an Americanfirearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 bySamuel Colt. Hard evidence is lacking regarding who supplied the Working Homes subassemblies. FSCM 2V376 MFR/PN 8427025 Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? 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 only replaceable part was the restraining lace. SGT. Description: Colt M7 bayonet and M8A1 Scabbard, NEW. 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. The 179th served in both World Wars and the Korean War. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Mine does not. Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" As shown in this comparison image, scabbards bearing Hauser's and General Cutlery Co's CAGE Codes both have the markings recessed below the surface in a similar font. A-12/73, 1005-07-9238 "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803", 1095-00-223-7164 Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, has been awarded six prime contracts involving the M7 bayonet. SPM7L1-11-M-D867 It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. Anyone have more info? Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. DAAF0367F0002, 10955080339 I saw one sell on ebay for almost 100 dollars. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under what are believed to be Milpar's M7 bayonet contracts. 16 (July 22): The National Military And S, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. The quantity produced under four of these contracts is not known. Bayonet-Knife W/Scabbard These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. However, it is unknown how many had the red thread, how the red thread came to be, or why government inspectors accepted these. LXIII No. 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. A second order under this contract was placed in September 1972. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. Carrier measures 10.50in. 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 M7 hilt (and grips) are longer than the M4. 10955080339-B008 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. NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. W52H09-06-D-0068/0011 Allocating additional resources to production of scabbard components was problematic, as doing so would adversely impact other Viz defense contract deliverables. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. 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. Ontario's contracts sometimes include M10 scabbards, either packaged together with the M7 bayonet or packaged separately. Why the government accepted the curved runout is unknown. The belt hanger on this example is made of canvas, folded and stitched. Note how the cardboard box is ink-stamped with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. I have a half guard German M7 with a colt marked blade(W-Germany). 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 . Colt M7 Bayonet 62316 & M8A1 Matching Green Scabbard, Both W-German Marked, NOS: $305.00 Colt M7 Bayonet 62316 w/ M8A1 Matching Green Pebble/Crackle Finish Scabbard, Both W-German Marked. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded its first two M7 contracts in 1973. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. This self-imposed workforce ceiling would later constrain M8A1 scabbard production, likely contributing to adoption of the M10 scabbard. (187mm.) The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. The M5A1 was adopted ca. "1005-00-073-9238 These blades do NOT have a An example from this contract is pictured at left. 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. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. Production under both contracts appears to have occurred contemporaneously. MILITARIA. In 2002,Colt Defensewas split off from Colt's Manufacturing Company. DAAA-09-85-C-0540 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. 3,746 bayonets were delivered under this contract. U.S. government prime contractors, their manufacturer symbols, and approximate years of production include: Viz Manufacturing Co.: VIZ 196263 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. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. The prime contractor is simply a middleman who profits from the transaction. Weapons are dropped in practice resulting in bent and broken blades. The picture that I'm starting to see, is that Colt marked W German M7s were, 1) Not made to US standard for M7s, or 2) Made for foreign military forces, or 3) strictly for the collectors" market. Marv-As you look at the guard the way you photographed it, the M7 is directly under the blade. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 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. Imperials last prime contract was in 1985 for the M10 Scabbard. Slightly different variation. There are two variations of this scabbard, both with an olive drab fiberglass body with steel throat. This example was packaged in December 1984. M-1956 Contract No. This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. Co. - Visioneering-Bunnel Division, of Cleveland, OH, was already assigned the symbol VIZ. DAAFO3-73-D-1046. Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. It first served in the Yonchon-Chorwon area, and in sectors fronting Old Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge and Luke's Castle. These bayonets first surfaced ca. An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. A local, Fremont, OH, welding shop performed welding and fabrication work needed to refurbish the bayonets. Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". They were made in the 70s. 2 ea. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. The M5 was a patented design introduced in 1953 to replace the M1 bayonet. (267mm.) Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. Since these bayonets are often no longer available from military stocks, military honor guards have resorted to external sources of supply. The original M6 crosspiece was ground down to an oval, then a spacer inserted forward of the original crosspiece, and forward of the spacer, what appears to be a M4 crosspiece. Like new. 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. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. Crosspiece: "US M6" and "MILPAR COL" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Blade: Colt 'rampant horse' logo, followed by "Colt's 62316," Hartford, Conn USA". 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. No production quantity has surfaced. Probably looking at some of the same places you've been. 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. The Bayonet-Knife Scabbard M10 was assigned National Stock Number (NSN) 1095-00-223-7164 on March 16, 1970, as the final M8A1 Scabbard contract was being completed. 1 Ea. Unbeknownst to the federal government, by the time the factory was completed in, June 1963, the company had already run out of money and was unable to begin manufacturing operations. Expected completion of the Working Home's final contract was May 1970. Milpar ceased operations in 1970. own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. Olive green canvas carrier for attaching the entrenching tool to the equipment belt. 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 .. Evidence is both supportive and unclear regarding this timeframe. It was one of the smallest contracts granted by the US Government. Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. Real curious to know, especially on an early one. 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. limited capacity for production of glass-reinforced scabbard bodies subsequently became a wartime constraint on production of M8A1 scabbards. 8448476 is the official part number assigned to the M10 Scabbard. 1918militaria, Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62 mm. WONDERFUL CASED SET OF ORNATE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS BY GREEN-LONDON. 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. A/9/68 They're still seen on a regular basis on eBay and it the Shotgun News. 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