This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. thickness with 25 to 35 percent of a water-soluble phenolic resin cured under both high pressure and temperature. Here's a pic of my Colt, W. German M7. Once modified, they were designated M8A1 scabbards, regardless of the throatpiece marking. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. The two- or three-letter codes found on Vietnam-Era M8A1 scabbards are known in the Department of Defense (DOD) as Manufacturer Symbols. These are unique identifiers officially assigned by DOD to certain types of contractors. Eickhorn BAYONET U.S. M7-LE / limited Military Bayonets - Military Grade Knife with 16.9cm 55Si7 spring steel steel blade. A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. TWB was used on the Working Home's final scabbard contract, 196970, after their corporate name change to: The Working Blind, Inc. I looked at all the German versions, no match. 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. The U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets were based on the earlier M4 bayonet. own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. CAGE 83C25 Colt Marked Imperial Made M7 Bayonet Unissued - YouTube 0:00 / 7:25 Colt Marked Imperial Made M7 Bayonet Unissued 8,827 views Mar 27, 2013 60 Dislike Share Rick Gillespie 558. Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. It was made using a Camillus blade, which retains the original factory edge. I'm assuming the marking on the guard is some type of variation, and am curious as to what year these were produced. A-8/62 A-3/63. Restraining Lace used with the M8A1 Scabbard. You're right Skip, that's different. seen this one in about 64 in Texas wish I had it now Don I sent Bill pix of mine last year he also had more Questions than answers the green short blade stumps them Don. The conversion entails what seems to be an impractical amount of work. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. Now, this is not a rare version. DAAFO1-71-C-0066 More Items From eBay. Aint the hunting fun? Allocating additional resources to production of scabbard components was problematic, as doing so would adversely impact other Viz defense contract deliverables. The blade exhibits a curved runout and the characteristics of a conventional blade stamping process (vs. Milpars patented process pictured above). Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62 mm. JUMPMASTER 1978 FINE REMINGTON – ELLIOT’S PATENT RING TRIGGER FOUR SHOT DERRINGER. I understand that the bayonet is a commercial model. Thanks for the info. No, US at all. Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. Although Samuel Colt did not invent the revolver concept, his designs resulted in the first very successful ones. Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. You can click on the pics to enlarge them. The M5A1 was adopted ca. A- Milpars defense contracting overshadowed the commercial business, becoming the companys identity as we know it. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. One piece grip fastened with screw bolts. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. The "leg-tie" shipped with the M8A1 Scabbard is often thought to be a boot lace. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. 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. 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. Why the government accepted the curved runout is unknown. Initial deliveries were to begin by July 15, 1961, followed by 31,000 bayonets per month until completion. For more information go to -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. 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. 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. Colt designated the redesigned bayonet as the "New Model"M7 and assigned it part number 62316 in the Colt inventory. 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. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. 56,801 is consistent with amount paid, so is likely correct. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 1100077 DAAA09-87-C-0130 both made in Germany. It's easy! FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 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. The M5 was a patented design introduced in 1953 to replace the M1 bayonet. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 The initial contractor was Bauer Ord Company. DAAFO3-73-D-1046. I don't have the "Painted" Colt marked Germany M7. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. [N.p., ca. Scabbard is the correct model with proper pebble graining and marked "USM8-A1". Item Details. This example has a May 1962 packing date. The only replaceable part was the restraining lace. The scabbard markings are different than on the scabbard, above, and the tie string is present on this example. Like new. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. Cunningham reports various figures for the delivery quantity: 24,400; 56,801; and 81,201 (sum of the first two). The sealed package pictured at left is badly yellowed, suggesting that the cardboard carton has been absent for a long time. This makes sense given the bayonets attribution, as airborne use was the requirement for including a restraining lace on the M8A1 scabbard. Sign up for a new account in our community. It is entirely of sewn construction, save for the snap on the hilt strap. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. In any case, the number of bayonets contracted for in 1985 would have been relatively small. At least I understand exactly where the mark is. It can be used on many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns, as well. A/11/70". Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 This example was packaged in December 1984. The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. I made an inspection slit in package to verify the manufacturer. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island was awarded a total of six M7 bayonet contracts 197384. Original Item: Only One Available. 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. 1 Ea. The 1956 contract began as M5 bayonets, but production changed to the M5A1 mid-contract. I'm thinking that one of the last two pic's might show what your describing(?). This contract was for 9,960 M10 Scabbards. Foremost of these was the M7 bayonet, i ntroduced in 1964. DAAA09-84-C-0504". Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. The scabbard throat flange is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with manufacturer initials. Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn. However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/indew_post&f=8. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. This example is from the last M7 bayonet prime contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. More recent contracts were fulfilled by Ontario via a middleman who served as prime contractor. DAAF03-73-D-1030-0001 Belt Hanger (inside dome fastener): "Tiger" (2) stars and 3 letters. 1 Each It doesn't have a 90 back cut, but the guard mark might be what you mean. This Colt Bayonet includes factory finish with factory checkered grips. The first two are the W. Germany Colt marked M7s. I find the green blade interesting too. Sheltered schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people with disabilities more fully into the community. 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. The grip scales on these are much thinner plastic than on the U.S. version and more prone to cracking. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. 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. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. MILITARIA. Hauser Products, Inc. 1Z803: 198687 The Army, Navy, and USAF still use M7s and may do so for years to come. $100 including shipping. The blade marking, FAD'H, is an abbreviation for Forces Armes d'Haiti. The proper name for it was "Lace, Restraining, Scabbard." Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife. Bayonets Manufacturer. This example is from the first 1973 contract, DAAF-03-73-D-1030, with an April 1974 packing date. At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen This is a Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen in West Germany. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. 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. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. These have the Colt "Rampant Mustang . Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. (M10 Scabbard Only) The. Sorry about the way I phrased it, it was awkward. Victory Plastics Co. lost out in successive M8A1 scabbard procurements, contributing to its closure; and, sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. 1 Ea. Marv- We have two slightly different variations, both without the retaining bar. The scabbard construction differs from the MKE scabbard above, being a more refined copy of the U.S. M8A1, with a belt hanger made of webbing. I also post articles, working papers, and other reference material developed from my research on this site. The scabbards were manufactured sometime between the 1960s - 1970s. Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. As shown in the images at left, the bayonet is sealed in a foil preservative wrapper inside a cardboard box. These included leftover subassemblies from Victory Plastics Co. (whose factory closed in 1964) and subassemblies supplied by Viz Manufacturing Co. This is how VZM came to be used on M1917 scabbards. Bayonet Knife, M7 Co., instead of B. Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. An additional approximately 163,000 M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced in conjunction with government contracts for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle. Wilson-Duggar Co.: WD and VIZ/WD 196465 The example pictured at left is an early J & D Tool Co. M5. SKIP. Mine has an early type, straight, 90 degree back cut, dark parked blade, no "US" stamp. THX SKIP. 2) replace the barrel with a 14.5 and permanently fix a longer FS to it to give you 16" length. These included U.S. M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets. disappearance shortly after scabbard production began at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind suggests that they likely never did. The M10 Scabbard was a component packaged along with M7 Bayonets also made by Ontario. C 6/87. 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. No longer sealed in a cellophane wrapper inside a cardboard carton, the two scabbards are in a foil-lined Kraft Paper wrapper, sealed inside a polyethylene outer package. SGT. DAAF03-73-D-1046-0001 THX SKIP. I'm pleased with my bayonet, but am on a quest to find out more. LIII No. Contract DAAA09-88-C-0366 was awarded in January 1988. The grip is secured with Phillips-head screws. Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Cunningham indicates a total quantity of 310,000 from Conetta's two 196669 M7 contracts. 1 Each Contract DAAA09-85-C-0540 was awarded in March 1985. The first bayonet supplied to the US military for the M16 (Colt 601) was very similiar to the well . Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. This must have been small contract <$25,000 not reportable to FPDS or NARA, which would indicate a quantity of approx. The blade made of highly flexible 55Si7 spring steel (HRC 51-53) is Kalgard coated. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. Professionally down. Like new. Viz also produced two types of plastic machete sheaths 196667 and plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards 196970. May 1962". This and the subsequent pages illustrate some of the more commonly encountered M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets and foreign copies. Parts bayonet?? Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". Bayonet/Knife manufacturer symbol. Hauser Products, Inc. was a Chicago, Il, plastics firm. The M7's release mechanism is on the pommel, while the M6 has a spring-loaded lever near the guard that when depressed releases the bayonet. Scabbard also includes factory leg tie. Completion was expected by June 1962, however, this contract likely took much longer to complete. 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. The M7 was also manufactured in Canada, West Germany, the Philippines, Singapore, Israel, South Korea and Australia. These bayonets first surfaced ca. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. "1005-722-3097" over "Bayonet-Knife, M-6" over "1 Ea." Bayonet Knife, M7 Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under these contracts. They were made in the 70s. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. This marking was used 196069. It is made extremely well, probably one of the best quality M7 bayonets made. Is the back cut of the blade 90 degrees or rounded out? Another quantity surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. 1 Each The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. Sactroop- Great site! These are not the more common West German contract produced M7 bayonet. "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 74846", 1095-00-223-7164 Marv-Does your M7 have the retaining bar, under the grips, behind the guard? Bayonet Knife, M7 Several variations of this mark exist. A-2/77 C-14. Designed to be used as a hand weapon or fighting knife, the M7's primary role was as a bayonet for the M16 rifle and the M4 carbine. Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. The M7 has been partially replaced by the M9 bayonet in Army service, and the Marine Corps replaced it with the OKC-3S bayonet. CAGE: 20014 P/N 8448476 This example, from Milpar's very first bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. 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. The cardboard box is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper with a printed label. 1937 GERMAN LUGER S/42 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-88-C-0129, in November 1987. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 A 8/88. Quality Packaging Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. 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. Click below to begin your paid subscription. 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. They were made in the 60s by Imperial, but their name is not marked on the bayonet. The Working Home operated from 18741979, as a sheltered workshop that provided employment for visually-impaired people. It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. The one half of the grip has a groove which would accommodate a retaining bar, but the other half is flat. The belt strap assembly marking shows that it was treated with a Moisture Fungus Proofing chemical in March 1953. Viz Manufacturing Cos. 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). Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife 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. Non Guns Knives Swords Military Bayonets AUTHENTIC RARE COLT M Bayonet With Scabbard MINT CONDITION NO RESERVE | 1035 | 0 | Lc | 125.0284ms, AUTHENTIC RARE COLT 62316 M7 Bayonet With Scabbard MINT CONDITION NO RESERVE. 3,746 bayonets were delivered under this contract. A restraining lace is also issued with the M10 scabbard, except that it is made of black nylon. 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. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. 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 . This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. 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. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. The question I have is the M7 stamp. 1 ea. M7 Bayonet & M8 BM Co Scabbard Post WWII - Vietnam War Era + P38Can Opener . In addition to lacking the wire hanger needed for attachment to the cartridge belt, the strap assembly was also too short to slide over the cartridge belt, itself. 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. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). Additional information is also found in the M7 Bayonet Contracts Summary. 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. Comprised of a crude casting of a M7 Bayonet-Knife hilt and crosspiece with a thick, rounded plastic blade. Skip, My German Colt marked M7 in the picture does not have the blade retaining bar. Production can easily be scaled to whatever quantity is required without encountering difficulties in obtaining specialized components, as had occurred with the M8A1 scabbard. 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. The M7 bayonet is not just a M4 Second Production bayonet with a larger muzzle ring. 3,000 or fewer at 198788 costs. Under J & D Tool Co's. Still no camera. B2005-MAL. Imperial Knife Co. was awarded contract DAAF-03-67-C-0069 in April 1967. Utica Cutlery Co.: M5 1953 Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. 1 EA W52H09-06-D-0068/0011 Note how large the tie hole in the tip is, compared to a U.S.-made M8A1 scabbard. 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. In any event, the upcoming merger creating Beckwith-Arden Inc. formally terminated the existence of Beckwith Manufacturing Co., necessitating adoption of a new marking. The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. IT IS HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE UNISSUED COLLECTOR DREAM MADE IN W. GERMANY UNDER CONTRACT FROM COLT INDUSTRIES. "1005-00-073-9238 However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. This example is from the second run that Ontario Knife Co. produced of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. 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. In November 1963, a group of Birmingham industrialists were brought in as fixers to take over Wilson-Duggar factory operations and produce the scabbards. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. CC-A The M10 Scabbard was both less expensive to manufacture and reduced maintenance costs. Columbus, Ohio This commercial bayonet was inspired by an experimental bayonet considered during the Vietnam War which was not adopted. ; cut or tear in strap > in., or defective snap), it was simply discarded. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind: PWH 196568; TWB 196970. 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. 2014 in very small numbers. 1 EA This example was made in 2009. Victory Plastics closed, followed by the 1965 sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. These bayonets were used with the M1 Garand rifle, M14 selective-fire rifle, and the M16 assault rifle. SKIPH, w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Good Condition German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. Real curious to know, especially on an early one. LXIII No. Hauser Products was awarded contract, DAAA09-87-C-0130, in October 1986. The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. 1918militaria, 1 Ea. This self-imposed workforce ceiling would later constrain M8A1 scabbard production, likely contributing to adoption of the M10 scabbard. General Cutlery had two subsequent prime contracts, neither of which were reported to the National Archives, suggesting that both of these were likely small contracts under $25,000 each. By U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: The scabbard differs from the U.S. M8A1 in that the lower is made of molded plastic without a metal tip protector. M. Co. This may have been related to Victory Plastics ultimately unsuccessful attempt to build a commercial brand as a plastics manufacturer. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. Cunningham reported about 650,000 M7 bayonets produced by Milpar. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. The M5A1 design improvement was implemented very quickly: mid-contract at J & D Tool Co. and with a new contract at Aerial Cutlery Co. A result was that these first examples of the M5A1 bayonet were marked M51. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. long by 7.375in. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. The 1954 contract amount was reported as $94,863. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. 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. A/9/68 DAAA09-88-C-0366 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 ? Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. Whittaker Corporation's acquisition of Milpar was finalized almost concurrent to the government shutdown. 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