in. These are believed to have been produced by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. The question I have is the M7 stamp. Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. 4 (Apr. Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. THX SKIP. Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. 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. 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. "1005-00-073-9238 Viz Manufacturing was a highly-sought after defense contractor with a lengthy backlog of electronics orders. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. Colt Vietnam Era M-7 Bayonet with Scabbard made by Imperial. This example has a May 1962 packing date. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 Supply Corp. 1005-073-9238 Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The scabbard body is made of sheet steel. I don't have the "Painted" Colt marked Germany M7. BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. Bayonet Knife, M7 From 196568, the Working Home packaged their scabbards similar to Viz Manufacturing Co. I also post articles, working papers, and other reference material developed from my research on this site. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. I've totally exhausted every resource for Colt M7s that I know of. The. DA-11-199-ORD-601 (267mm.) P/N 8448476 Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. The most successful and famous of these are numerous M16 carbines, including theColt Commandofamily, and theM4 carbine. 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 ? A second order under this contract was placed in September 1972. Viz Manufacturing Cos. Victory Plastics was again awarded a M8A1 Scabbard production contract in January 1961. This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. TheM7 Bayonet Contracts Summaryincludes informationregardingFiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. DAAA-09-88-C-0129 However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. over "DAAF 03-67-C-0069" over "A-" over "10/68". Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. This example of a late-production Milpar M7 has been personalized as a presentation piece. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. Its blade has some scratches and surface oxidation from usage, storage, and handling. CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. Just welded. The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 The most recent contract, W52H09-06-D-0068, was awarded in August 2006. A-1-C /62 Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. Wish I could help. HAENEL SUHL, German WW2 Knife Envelopes Opener, Afrika Korps. 1 Ea. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. Edwin Beckwith served as president of Victory Plastics Co. for its entire 23-year existence. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. 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. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like M33 2/20, Scabbard Body (front): "M10" and "ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 2V376". US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. Quality Packaging I think I must need to eat something. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. The history and construction are as described for the M5A1 bayonet above. Co., instead of B. There were multiple approaches used for modifications, so variations in how this was done are encountered. 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. DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". This example has an October 1968 packing date. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. 1005-00-017-9701 Genuine 1951 Dated Army Knife With Bakelite Handle German Sheath Knife New Current Issue German Sheath Knife. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. The m/62 is a copy of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, adopted by Denmark in 1962. The scabbard is molded plastic with a frog stud. These were made by M.K.E. Consequently, it was most likely used for training soldiers how to disarm a knife-wielding assailant. 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. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. 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. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. Co. It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. South Lake High School Student Death, Peterbilt Interior Upholstery Kits, Is Bojangles Sausage Pork, Chad Jones Capitol Riot, Deconstruct The Term Pericardium Quizlet, Articles C
If you enjoyed this article, Get email updates (It’s Free) No related posts.'/> in. These are believed to have been produced by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. The question I have is the M7 stamp. Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. 4 (Apr. Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. THX SKIP. Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. 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. 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. "1005-00-073-9238 Viz Manufacturing was a highly-sought after defense contractor with a lengthy backlog of electronics orders. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. Colt Vietnam Era M-7 Bayonet with Scabbard made by Imperial. This example has a May 1962 packing date. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 Supply Corp. 1005-073-9238 Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The scabbard body is made of sheet steel. I don't have the "Painted" Colt marked Germany M7. BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. Bayonet Knife, M7 From 196568, the Working Home packaged their scabbards similar to Viz Manufacturing Co. I also post articles, working papers, and other reference material developed from my research on this site. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. I've totally exhausted every resource for Colt M7s that I know of. The. DA-11-199-ORD-601 (267mm.) P/N 8448476 Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. The most successful and famous of these are numerous M16 carbines, including theColt Commandofamily, and theM4 carbine. 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 ? A second order under this contract was placed in September 1972. Viz Manufacturing Cos. Victory Plastics was again awarded a M8A1 Scabbard production contract in January 1961. This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. TheM7 Bayonet Contracts Summaryincludes informationregardingFiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. DAAA-09-88-C-0129 However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. over "DAAF 03-67-C-0069" over "A-" over "10/68". Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. This example of a late-production Milpar M7 has been personalized as a presentation piece. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. Its blade has some scratches and surface oxidation from usage, storage, and handling. CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. Just welded. The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 The most recent contract, W52H09-06-D-0068, was awarded in August 2006. A-1-C /62 Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. Wish I could help. HAENEL SUHL, German WW2 Knife Envelopes Opener, Afrika Korps. 1 Ea. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. Edwin Beckwith served as president of Victory Plastics Co. for its entire 23-year existence. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. 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. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like M33 2/20, Scabbard Body (front): "M10" and "ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 2V376". US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. Quality Packaging I think I must need to eat something. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. The history and construction are as described for the M5A1 bayonet above. Co., instead of B. There were multiple approaches used for modifications, so variations in how this was done are encountered. 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. DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". This example has an October 1968 packing date. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. 1005-00-017-9701 Genuine 1951 Dated Army Knife With Bakelite Handle German Sheath Knife New Current Issue German Sheath Knife. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. The m/62 is a copy of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, adopted by Denmark in 1962. The scabbard is molded plastic with a frog stud. These were made by M.K.E. Consequently, it was most likely used for training soldiers how to disarm a knife-wielding assailant. 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. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. 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. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. Co. It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. South Lake High School Student Death, Peterbilt Interior Upholstery Kits, Is Bojangles Sausage Pork, Chad Jones Capitol Riot, Deconstruct The Term Pericardium Quizlet, Articles C
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Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" 2 ea. DAAA09-84-C-0504". Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 1 Ea. 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. It can be used on many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns, as well. Although Samuel Colt did not invent the revolver concept, his designs resulted in the first very successful ones. Columbus, Ohio These were catalogued under NSN 1005-00-017-9701: Bayonet-Knife M7 with Scabbard. The company trademarks were purchased by investors, who still use the Schrade trademark on commercial products made in China. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. The throatpiece and scabbard body have been painted. A-2/77 C-14. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. The Belt Strap Assembly is made from common black nylon webbing. any body have any pictures of these - thanks Pete. Here's what I found interesting. This example from the final M6 bayonet contract is still sealed in its original packaging. The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. The M10 Scabbard was both less expensive to manufacture and reduced maintenance costs. MILITARIA. This Colt Bayonet includes factory finish with factory checkered grips. Bayonet Knife, M7 Ontario has been the sole M7 bayonet producer since 2003, with its most recent production run completed in May 2020. THX SKIP, Mine is solid inside and welded no retaing bar. 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 Each Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. In any case, the number of bayonets contracted for in 1985 would have been relatively small. Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. (7) Price - Display per page. Some U.S. M6 bayonets were marked with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), while others were not or may have had the DAS obliterated during service. forgot its square cut. 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. You can click on the pics to enlarge them. 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. M7 Bayonet made in Germany for COLT by Eickhorn (Solingen) marked "COLT" and "MADE IN GERMANY" on the ricasso, fits the M16 rifle, in black plastic scabbard marked "U.S. M8A1" (but not Made in Germany) on the throat. The blade is marked "Colt 62316". 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. Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen This is a Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen in West Germany. CAGE 2V376 P/N 8448476 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. This contract was produced during the period when bayonets began to be assembled and packaged at Milpars New Lexington, OH, plant from parts manufactured at the Columbus, OH, headquarters plant. 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 M16 bayonet was originally designed by Colt & appeared to have been based on the US M4 .30cal carbine bayonet of WWII origin. 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 estimate published in my 2015 article of 50,000 is likely too low (and should now be considered erroneous). These bayonets are very well made, exhibiting a level of fit and finish not found on U.S.-made examples. 1005-073-9238 DA-11-199-AMC-270 (W) When found to be unserviceable (e.g., crack > in. These are believed to have been produced by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. The question I have is the M7 stamp. Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. 4 (Apr. Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. THX SKIP. Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. 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. 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. "1005-00-073-9238 Viz Manufacturing was a highly-sought after defense contractor with a lengthy backlog of electronics orders. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. Colt Vietnam Era M-7 Bayonet with Scabbard made by Imperial. This example has a May 1962 packing date. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 Contract SPE7L3-19-P-7158 was awarded to Harris Support Services LLC of Mosley, Virginia, in July 2019. Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 Supply Corp. 1005-073-9238 Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The scabbard body is made of sheet steel. I don't have the "Painted" Colt marked Germany M7. BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. Bayonet Knife, M7 From 196568, the Working Home packaged their scabbards similar to Viz Manufacturing Co. I also post articles, working papers, and other reference material developed from my research on this site. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. I've totally exhausted every resource for Colt M7s that I know of. The. DA-11-199-ORD-601 (267mm.) P/N 8448476 Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 The number of scabbards produced under General Cutlery's three contracts is not known. The most successful and famous of these are numerous M16 carbines, including theColt Commandofamily, and theM4 carbine. 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 ? A second order under this contract was placed in September 1972. Viz Manufacturing Cos. Victory Plastics was again awarded a M8A1 Scabbard production contract in January 1961. This left Viz Manufacturing Co. as the apparent sole producer of M8A1 scabbard bodies. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. Contract SPM7L1-11-M-D867 was awarded in August 2011. TheM7 Bayonet Contracts Summaryincludes informationregardingFiscal Year 196667 Milpar Contracts That Analysis Suggests Were for M7 Bayonets. DAAA-09-88-C-0129 However, by January 2, 1962, only 32,500 bayonets had been delivered vs. the scheduled 175,000. over "DAAF 03-67-C-0069" over "A-" over "10/68". Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. This example of a late-production Milpar M7 has been personalized as a presentation piece. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. Its blade has some scratches and surface oxidation from usage, storage, and handling. CN211132 German Fighter Bayonet. Just welded. The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WW II has the M1910 bent wire hook. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 The most recent contract, W52H09-06-D-0068, was awarded in August 2006. A-1-C /62 Did not realize they were being made in W. Germany that early in production. Wish I could help. HAENEL SUHL, German WW2 Knife Envelopes Opener, Afrika Korps. 1 Ea. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. Edwin Beckwith served as president of Victory Plastics Co. for its entire 23-year existence. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. 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. For more information go to - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Other items you may like M33 2/20, Scabbard Body (front): "M10" and "ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 2V376". US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. Quality Packaging I think I must need to eat something. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. The history and construction are as described for the M5A1 bayonet above. Co., instead of B. There were multiple approaches used for modifications, so variations in how this was done are encountered. 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. DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". This example has an October 1968 packing date. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. 1005-00-017-9701 Genuine 1951 Dated Army Knife With Bakelite Handle German Sheath Knife New Current Issue German Sheath Knife. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. The m/62 is a copy of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, adopted by Denmark in 1962. The scabbard is molded plastic with a frog stud. These were made by M.K.E. Consequently, it was most likely used for training soldiers how to disarm a knife-wielding assailant. 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. NATO caliber C7 (M16) assault rifle. I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. 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. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. Co. It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial.

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