Milpar had production quality issues from mid-1966 onwards that culminated in a government-ordered shutdown of bayonet production in February 1968. These had a peened pommel, as shown in the image at left. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. Seven M6 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. Garys research can be found in his books and findings of both on Frank Trzaskas great site, http://usmilitaryknives.com. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 The. Made in Germany, its overall length is 11.75-inches, and its blade measures 6.625-inches. 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. The quantity produced under four of these contracts is not known. Sactroop- Great site! It was one of the smallest contracts granted by the US Government. For more information go to -, MISSION FIRST TACTICAL BATTLELINK MINIMALIST STOCK MIL SPEC, AR15 Bolt Carrier Group 5.56/ 300B.O W/ Charging Handle, Sylvan Arms GEN 3 AR Side Folder Stock Adapter, DPMS AR15 MOE Lower Build Kit W/ Panther Polished Trigger, Colt LE6920CK Upper Conversion Kit W/ Handguard, Colt King Cobra Carry .357MAG Revolver- KCOBRASB2BBS. Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". Victory Plastics Co. manufactured M1917 scabbards 196263 (contract DA-19-058-AMC-462), however, lost out in two successive M8A1 scabbard procurements: to Viz Manufacturing Co. in August 1962 and Wilson-Duggar Co. in July 1963. The true quantity produced by Conetta is more in the neighborhood of 650,000. XLVI No. January 13, 2012 in EDGED WEAPONS, Hey Gang!-Just picked up a COLT M7 Bayonet. The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. This example is from the first bayonet contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. in October 1987. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. 20 (Feb. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. 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. J & D Tool Co.: M5 195456; M5A1 1957 Bauer Ordnance Corp.: 196870 In addition to this M5 contract, Imperial was awarded three contracts for the M5A1 bayonet, in fiscal years 1967, 1973, and 1976. The sealed package pictured at left is badly yellowed, suggesting that the cardboard carton has been absent for a long time. Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. (1.32 m.) long. It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. 2014 in very small numbers. This contract is reported to have been in the amount $1,858,758. Evidence is both supportive and unclear regarding this timeframe. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind: PWH 196568; TWB 196970. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. Priority Shipping is $5.00. No sales outside of USA please. 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. LXVI No. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. The M5 bayonet is noteworthy in that, save for the blade, the remainder of the bayonet's parts are almost all stampings. Hauser Products, Inc. 1Z803: 198687 Some unanswered questions still remain. C 6/87. I own a made in Germany Colt bayonet. Getting interesting! The initial contractor was Bauer Ord Company. My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. I have a Colt-marked M7 that is marked "Made in Germany" and a M8A1 scabbard also marked "Germany". (that's probably what you meant). SKIP. 1095-00-223-7164 Restraining Lace used with the M8A1 Scabbard. The M3 knife's introduction for infantry use revealed limitations in the M8 scabbard. The M5 was a patented design introduced in 1953 to replace the M1 bayonet. Weapons are dropped in practice resulting in bent and broken blades. 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. Cunningham reported a total of 33,500 produced by Hauser in his 1996 book. Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. Anyone have more info? The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. I find the green blade interesting too. A variety of commercial M10 Scabbards have also been produced. Wood grips held by two rivets. 1 EA Victory Plastics closed, followed by the 1965 sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. Does anybody know more about it and have an idea of what it is worth? I do submit research for publication in The Journal of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors. Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. This example, from Milpar's very first bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. The production run was for 10,700 scabbards. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.Imperial Knife Co. "1005-722-3097" over "Bayonet-Knife, M-6" over "1 Ea." $100 including shipping. Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. Four additional contracts awarded to Milpar in 1966 and 1967 are believed to be for M7 bayonets. A 8/88. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. DAAA09-84-C-0504". Bayonet, Knife Sheath The quantity produced has not been found. By This example is unit-marked, something not officially done in the U.S. Fraser Manufacturing Corp. of Lexington, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-72-C-0188 in October 1971. One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. DAAF0367F0002, 10955080339 Would appreciate any input. According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. 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. SKIP. THX SKIP, Mine is solid inside and welded no retaing bar. The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. 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 will go up in value rapidly after this current batch dries up. 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. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. The M10 Scabbard was a component packaged along with M7 Bayonets also made by Ontario. The packaging from these contracts have two labels, one bearing the middlemans CAGE Code and the other Ontarios. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. SABC Journal Volume 91, Spring 2015). Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. Product Information. I've had this one for 15 years or so. This and the subsequent pages illustrate some of the more commonly encountered M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets and foreign copies. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. Leather scabbard marked 120.R.14.173 for Wurttemberg. April 15, 2010 in EDGED WEAPONS. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant M. Co. This may have been related to Victory Plastics ultimately unsuccessful attempt to build a commercial brand as a plastics manufacturer. Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. Antique Signed Japanese Katana Sword. Marv-Does your M7 have the retaining bar, under the grips, behind the guard? The Working Home only fabricated the Belt Strap Assembly, then assembled scabbards using externally-supplied subassemblies. The Second World War U.S. plastic scabbard design was developed by Edwin L. Beckwith (son of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. founder Harry H. Beckwith) and chemist, Charles P. MacIver, of the Beckwith Manufacturing Co. shoe component subsidiary, Felt Process Co. After the government contracted with Beckwith Manufacturing Co. to produce scabbards, Harry Beckwith created a new subsidiary, Victory Plastics Co., to manufacture them. The one half of the grip has a groove which would accommodate a retaining bar, but the other half is flat. 1 EA German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. Marv- We have two slightly different variations, both without the retaining bar. They were made in the 70s. Just welded. 1 Ea. These included U.S. M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets. 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. The M5A1 designation had not yet been finalized, resulting in the bayonets being marked M5-1, instead. Slightly different variation. It does not appear to have any provision for one. M7 Bayonet, Danish / US M8A1 Bayonet and Scabbard. More Items From eBay. sactroop- Exactly. The bayonets are typically found sealed in their original packaging. "1095-00-017-9701 General Cutlery is also associated with M10 Scabbards supplied with their 1991 Australian M7 bayonet production and with a variety of M10 Scabbards produced commercially. Contract DAAF-03-67-C-0067 was awarded in April 1967. Imperials last prime contract was in 1985 for the M10 Scabbard. Although adopted much earlier, the first contract for M10 Scabbards was not awarded until 1985. 242.50 . Since these bayonets are often no longer available from military stocks, military honor guards have resorted to external sources of supply. Made in Germany, its overall length is 11.75-inches, and its blade measures 6.625-inches. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. 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. SKIP, Don- This is getting interesting! "1095-00-017-9701 Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. (187mm.) COLT MARKED M7 BAYONET 62316 WITH M8A1 CRACKLE SCABBARD **ORIGINAL**:$140.00. "1005-00-076-9238 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). 1 Ea German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. TY 1-CL B-ST-2 Eickhorn BAYONET U.S. M7-LE / limited Military Bayonets - Military Grade Knife with 16.9cm 55Si7 spring steel steel blade. Since 2003, Ontario Knife Co. has been the sole producer. The open carton reveals two scabbards inside a heat-sealed cellophane wrapper. 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." Ontario has been the sole remaining source of M10 scabbards since 2003. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 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. If Wilson-Duggar Co. had manufactured its own subassemblies, both factories could have produced scabbards concurrently. This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. Read More Shipping Notes: $ 16 to the lower 48 FREE shipping for multiple items purchase only! w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Very Good to Excellent Condition Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details Mfr./Contr. "1005-722-3097-B008 They are entirely of Turkish manufacture. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. 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. Or $150 for both, shipping included. 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. Knife bayonet for use with the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. Viz also produced two types of plastic machete sheaths 196667 and plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards 196970. 1 Ea. A-8/62 A-3/63. It's the "Made in W. Germany" Colt marked M7 bayonet which was made in the 70s. Allocating additional resources to production of scabbard components was problematic, as doing so would adversely impact other Viz defense contract deliverables. DAAF0367F0002 There are no markings on the blade itself. According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. In 2002,Colt Defensewas split off from Colt's Manufacturing Company. Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. Details. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. It's easy! This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under these contracts. Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Scabbard also includes factory leg tie. 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. The M7 hilt (and grips) are longer than the M4. Based on the $240,000 paid under this contract, the quantity was likely in the 35,00040,000 range. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Fullered blade with nearly all its original bright finish and no sharpening. LXIII No. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. A- 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. 1 Ea. The marking reads A Co 1/179. During the 1950s, Victory Plastics manufactured M3, M7, and M8A1 scabbards. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. They made all of the US models from M4-M7, plus a bunch of European series for the G-3 rifles and others. Wilson-Duggar Co.: WD and VIZ/WD 196465 WONDERFUL CASED SET OF ORNATE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS BY GREEN-LONDON. The only replaceable part was the restraining lace. Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. By 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. The belt hanger on this example is made of canvas, folded and stitched. It marries a U.S. Navy Mk. Hauser Products was awarded contract, DAAA09-87-C-0130, in October 1986. 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. 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. I made an inspection slit in package to verify the manufacturer. A /88 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 example, Viz Manufacturing Co. had supplied some of the subassemblies used by the Working Home's immediate predecessor, Wilson-Duggar Co.; the Working Home was located only 9 miles from Viz Manufacturing Co.; and, the owner of Viz Manufacturing Co., Victor I. Zelov, served on the Working Home's Board of Managers from 1965 thru at least 1967. SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21-1 CUSTOM 20 GAUGE 2 BARREL SET, Miniature cannon model. 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. Bayonet Knife, M7 The lace is 52in. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Used, condition. Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" I don't have the "Painted" Colt marked Germany M7. GERMAN MADE COLT M7 BAYONET WITH M8A1 SCABBARD. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. Bayonet/Knife 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. The Working Home was the final prime contractor for M8A1 scabbards 19651970, assembling approximately 4 million scabbards. Here's what I found interesting. By submitting you agree with our, Copyright 2023 - Website Designed by FDI Creative. The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. These appeared in 2009, advertised to be new-old-stock 1960s examples. This example is dated January 1986. 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. colt m7 bayonet made in germany ballymena court news 0 $39.99. Victory Plastics Co. lost out in successive M8A1 scabbard procurements, contributing to its closure; and, sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. Supply Corp. 1005-073-9238 "Carrier Intrenching Tool 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia. Mine does not. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. U.S. Bayonet-Knife M6 modified to mount to the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. These bayonets are very well made, exhibiting a level of fit and finish not found on U.S.-made examples. Older M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets are still used by the military services for ceremonial purposes. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. Foremost of these was the M7 bayonet, i ntroduced in 1964. The 1956 contract began as M5 bayonets, but production changed to the M5A1 mid-contract. During the post-War period, Victory Plastics Co. is believed to have been awarded one research & development contract; and, two or three production contracts related to the M8A1 scabbard. The October 1964 death of Harry H. Beckwith thrust Victory Plastics President, Edwin L. Beckwith, into overall responsibility for Beckwith-Arden Inc. and Beckwiths subsidiaries. It looks as though Eichorn used up what ever blade blanks were available. M7 Bayonet & M8 BM Co Scabbard Post WWII - Vietnam War Era + P38Can Opener . Imperial Knife Co. was awarded its first two M7 contracts in 1973. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. Cunningham reported quantity of 45,800. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. Japanese Short Sword, Cobra Handle, Snakeskin Sheath, Bronze Mounts C. (Scabbards by Imperial and Ontario have raised markings and use a different font.). 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. The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. P/N 8448476 However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. Edwin Beckwith served as president of Victory Plastics Co. for its entire 23-year existence. Additional information is available in the M10 Scabbard Contracts Summary. Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Initial deliveries were to begin by July 15, 1961, followed by 31,000 bayonets per month until completion. This contract was for the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Whittaker Corporation's acquisition of Milpar was finalized almost concurrent to the government shutdown. This example is from the second run that Ontario Knife Co. produced of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. Delivery Details. 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. Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, has been awarded six prime contracts involving the M7 bayonet. As amended, the scabbard was designated M8A1. No, US at all. This example has an October 1968 packing date. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. Dimensions: Blade length- 6.5"' Blade Width- 7/8" Blade Thickness- 3/16" Tang Length- 4.75" Steel Type- 1095 Condition- These blades are ground to shape with bevels, holes drilled and heat treated. I think I must need to eat something. NATO caliber U.S. M14 selective-fire rifle, introduced in 1958 to address the shortcomings of the M1. 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. This substantially reduced costs. Another quantity surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. 1867 Model Bayonet with Scabbard, German, WWI, A BAVARIAN M1898 MAUSER BAYONET C.G. DAAFO3-73-D-1030, 1005-073-9238 A-4/74. Note how the cardboard box is ink-stamped with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). 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. 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. Unknown producer: just a few marked "AN". U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. A /86 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. 1 Ea. (M7 Bayonet - Knife Only) Militaria & Weapons M7 Knife Bayonet Vietnam War Era w M8A1 Scabbard f Military USMC Army & P38. 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. A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. This example is a newly-manufactured Second World War M8A1 scabbard that has seen post-War refurbishment. However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. The Air Force Honor Guard Manual also listed General Cutlery as the source from which base honor guards can procure plated bayonets from at least 2006 (likely earlier) through at least 2018 (the latest revision found). This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 1 Each The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. 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. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. The blade is marked "Colt 62316". Contract DAAA-09-88-C-0129 was also the first contract providing for a new-made M7 bayonet and M10 scabbard packaged together. However, this quantity is too low for the amount paid, so must have been based on a a partial report. The company trademarks were purchased by investors, who still use the Schrade trademark on commercial products made in China. 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. Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. The M3 Combat Knife was intended for issue to troops not armed with rifles and bayonets, so the strap assembly (belt hanger) did not incorporate the wire hanger used with the cartridge belt. 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. Although Viz only produced M8A1 scabbards 196263, it appears that Viz and its owner, Victor I. Zelov, continued to influence M8A1 scabbard production until the last government-contract M8A1 scabbard was produced in 1970. As shown in the images at left, the bayonet is sealed in a foil preservative wrapper inside a cardboard box. In 2010 and 2011, the Air Force also made procurements of M-1 Bayonet-Chrome Finish from Mc Kee, Inc. From at least 2006-present, the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard Headquarters at Quantico, VA, has sent their bayonets to a Kensington, MD, metals firm for plating. 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