long by 7.375in. In November 1963, a group of Birmingham industrialists were brought in as fixers to take over Wilson-Duggar factory operations and produce the scabbards. Sign up for a new account in our community. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. Milpar was awarded three contracts for the M6 bayonet, in fiscal years 1961, 1963, and 1966. Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. WWI German Artillery Lion Head Sword & Scabb, Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission, Otto Sindel WW2 German Leather P08 Luger Holster, Mauser Werke HSc .380 ACP Pistol German Made. 10/68". This Imperial Knife Co. M6 bayonet was plated for ceremonial use by honor guard personnel. My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. THX SKIP. The first two are the W. Germany Colt marked M7s. :thumbsup: Must confess I'm very curious. These procurements stipulate that Ontario Knife Co. be the supplier. Antique Signed Japanese Katana Sword. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. This contract is reported to have been in the amount $1,858,758. 1 EA Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Crossguard marked 124.R.13.102 for Wurttemberg. I am told that it was a 1980s commercial venture, so there is evidence that parts bayonets were made by Eickhorn and offered to the public. Although a very cool-looking bayonet, these are neither rare, experimental, military, nor worth big bucks. Bauer Ordnance Corp. of Warren, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-69-C-0224 in October 1968. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 Read more about the Working Home's production of scabbards in my article:M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. As is typical with J & D Tool Co. bayonets, the DAS is lightly struck. They made all of the US models from M4-M7, plus a bunch of European series for the G-3 rifles and others. The belt hanger on this example is made of canvas, folded and stitched. working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. design change was implemented mid-contract. 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle. What are they worth un issued? 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. Item Details. By submitting you agree with our, Copyright 2023 - Website Designed by FDI Creative. 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. Probably looking at some of the same places you've been. 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 non-slip grips are molded black plastic. Hauser Products was awarded contract, DAAA09-87-C-0130, in October 1986. 6.75: 171: 11.875: 302.880: 22.4 However, this quantity is too low for the amount paid, so must have been based on a a partial report. 1 Each Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.15 in 1953 dollars (when Utica produced the last M1 bayonets). Imperial Knife Co. was awarded its first two M7 contracts in 1973. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. Made by Carl Eickhorn Waffenfabrik of West Germany in the late 1970's to fit the G3 rifle as well as the M16. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. The prime contractor is simply a middleman who profits from the transaction. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. During the Vietnam War over 3,000,000 M7 Bayonets were produced. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 1100077 It is entirely of sewn construction, save for the snap on the hilt strap. 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. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Cunningham indicates that 265,951 bayonets were reportedly delivered under this contract. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Would appreciate any input. This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. Militaria & Weapons Colt's Manufacturing Company now serves the civilian market, while Colt Defense serves the law enforcement, military, and private security markets worldwide. The conversion entails what seems to be an impractical amount of work. The M7 was also manufactured in Canada, West Germany, the Philippines, Singapore, Israel, South Korea and Australia. In terms of quantity, this is the largest single post-War bayonet order placed by the U.S. government to the present day. (Scabbards by Imperial and Ontario have raised markings and use a different font.). Has provision for attaching the M8A1 scabbard to allow carrying of the bayonet as well. New scabbards were shipped with the lace attached. disappearance shortly after scabbard production began at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind suggests that they likely never did. This self-imposed workforce ceiling would later constrain M8A1 scabbard production, likely contributing to adoption of the M10 scabbard. 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. Bayonet Knife, M7 Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. The constant we have is "West German", Eichorn made. 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). w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Good Condition Later M8A1 scabbards were manufactured with a modified extended tab on the web hanger to provide more clearance for the M5 bayonet which rubbed against the wider bayonet handle. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. 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. 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 blade is marked "Colt 62316". DA-11-199-ORD-728 It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Very Good to Excellent Condition Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details Most J & D Tool Co. blades have a non-standard curved runout. Some unanswered questions still remain. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 8427025 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. 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. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 I had my hand on a west german usaf m7 just like mine but has blue scales. The 1956 contract began as M5 bayonets, but production changed to the M5A1 mid-contract. So I'm sure there was plenty of old stock around. Camillus blades have the traditional 90-degree runout. This example is likely from one of the 1973 contracts, with the traditional near-90-degree edge runout. Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. Scabbard also includes factory leg tie. 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. This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. 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). 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. Obviously not the normal military design. I find the green blade interesting too. 1 Ea. 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 proper name for it was "Lace, Restraining, Scabbard." ), and likely also final inspection gauges. The M5 was a patented design introduced in 1953 to replace the M1 bayonet. German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. Significant reworking of the production line occurred under Whittaker Corp. oversight, followed by Whiitaker's replacement of Milpar's bayonet plant supervisors. Bayonet Knife, M7 Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? DA-11-199-AMC-270 (W) Bauer Ordnance Corp.: 196870 MILITARIA. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. One thing for sure, there seems to be some variety between the ones we've discussed so far. 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. May 1962". They are entirely of Turkish manufacture. THX SKIP. 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. "1005-073-9238" over "Bayonet, M7" over "1 Each" over "DAAF-01-69-C-0224" over "A". In 1967, the Working Homes M8A1 scabbard output was 108,000 per month. 1 Each 2 ea. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 The scabbard throat flange is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with manufacturer initials. It marries a U.S. Navy Mk. Or $150 for both, shipping included. The scabbard incorporated a leather "restraining lace," proper term for what collectors often refer to as the leg tie or boot lace. This was deemed necessary for use by airborne troops who needed to securely fasten the scabbard point during parachute operations. Bayonet Knife, M7 Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. 10955080339 45.00. The M7 bayonet was also used on some U.S.-issue combat shotguns, such as the Remington 870 and the Mossberg500 and590. 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 ? Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. FSN-8465-542-584216". Rare bayonet marked to Wurttemberg regiment. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. Anyone have more info? NATO caliber U.S. M16 assault rifle. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. The bayonet came in an issued M8A1 scabbard that still has the restraining lace. The M10 Scabbard was both less expensive to manufacture and reduced maintenance costs. ; cut or tear in strap > in., or defective snap), it was simply discarded. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. The M7 had a 6" long 1095 carbon steel blade and plastic grips. Bayonet-Knife - M6 The first bayonet supplied to the US military for the M16 (Colt 601) was very similiar to the well . The M16 bayonet was originally designed by Colt & appeared to have been based on the US M4 .30cal carbine bayonet of WWII origin. Bayonet Knife, M7 THX SKIP. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. This identifies A Company, First Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. (187mm.) own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. AES stopped production and sold what they had already produced on the commercial market. This contract was for 9,960 M10 Scabbards. (267mm.) US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 1 Ea. I looked at all the German versions, no match. 407,000 bayonets were eventually procured under this contract. A/10/69. Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn Sort by. It is unclear whether the hilt is new-made or both the hilt and blade are from an earlier bayonet, with only the crosspiece being new. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. I once witnessed a honor guard Marine slam the trunk lid of a car on the muzzle of a M14 rifle with the M6 bayonet attached. In addition, Ontario has been subcontracor on three more M7 bayonet procurements. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. For more information go to -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. General Cutlery Co. 20014: 199698; 2000; 2002 Allocating additional resources to production of scabbard components was problematic, as doing so would adversely impact other Viz defense contract deliverables. The Dover, NH, Beckwith plant manufactured shoe components and never had involvement with scabbards. Cunningham reports various figures for the delivery quantity: 24,400; 56,801; and 81,201 (sum of the first two). 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. The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. 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. Evidence suggests that Hauser Products may have manufactured all of the scabbards associated with General Cutlery Co., including government contract scabbards bearing General Cutlery Co's. This contract was for the M7 bayonet without scabbard. 1 Each 1954 contract, the M5 bayonet cost $1.65. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-ORD-601 on February 15, 1961. Also at left is an example still sealed in its factory wrapping, with a 12/69 packing date. 1937 GERMAN LUGER S/42 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. DAAA09-88-C-0366 The 179th also served in Bosnia in 2000 as part of the UN Peacekeeping mission, the Iraqi Surge of 2008; and, subsequently in Afghanistan. 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. There is no mortise cast into the pommel, so it cannot be fixed to a rifle. In 1998, Lan Cay, Inc. of Carrollton, Kentucky, was awarded a very small contract to produce the M7 bayonet, along with a larger contract they sought to produce M9 bayonets. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. 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These blades do NOT have a JUMPMASTER 1978 I've had this one for 15 years or so. (that's probably what you meant). They were made in the 60s by Imperial, but their name is not marked on the bayonet. Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper. U.S. military honor guards are typically equipped with either the M1 or M14 rifle. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. The Army, Navy, and USAF still use M7s and may do so for years to come. This example is dated January 1986. Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard Milpar ceased operations in 1970. Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured - The Colt AR-15 Resource Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured An early Colt contract Eickhorn M7 bayonet from 1975-76. 1/20, 1095-22-223-7164 "1005-00-073-9238 The M7 has the same two-lever locking mechanism as the M4, that connects to a lug on the M16 rifle's barrel. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 Scabbard: "M8A1" over "TWB" also "A Co" over "1/179" scratched into reverse side of throatpiece. 2) replace the barrel with a 14.5 and permanently fix a longer FS to it to give you 16" length. DAAF03-73-D-1030-0001 Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? "1095-00-017-9701 Victory Plastics Co. lost out in successive M8A1 scabbard procurements, contributing to its closure; and, sale of its plastic molding machinery and building. The U.S. Government adopted the "New Model" M7 as the Bayonet-Knife M7 in 1964. 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. Victory Plastics was again awarded a M8A1 Scabbard production contract in January 1961. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. 10/11". Rare red-thread M10 scabbard, with a single red thread running along the left side of the black nylon belt hanger. The history and construction are as described for the M5A1 bayonet above. 1 EA Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. The SBA report is not explicit re bayonets, however, amount paid is spot-on for the quantity reported. Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. A/7/68, 10955080339 They were made in the 70s. DAAF0169F8756 This example has a standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws. I pulled the blade out far enough to see the Colt emblem and germany mark at the base of the blade and thats it. Bayonet Knife, M7 Two different manufacturer symbols were used by the Working Home: PWH was used 196568. "1095-00-017-9701 Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Sheltered schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people with disabilities more fully into the community. 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. Some U.S. M5 and M5A1 bayonets were marked with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), while others were not or may have had the DAS obliterated during service. 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. The M10 Scabbard was a component packaged along with M7 Bayonets also made by Ontario. JOHN R. ALLGOOD Genuine Army Surplus Online Prepper Store. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. A copy of the U.S. Bayonet-Knife M7, the C7 is unique in having the blade made of stainless steel, rather than the carbon-steel blade of the U.S. M7 and other foreign copies. Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. Blade: "A Co 1/179" scratched into blade. It was made using a Camillus blade, which retains the original factory edge. Later production had a smooth pommel and were marked "HMAK." B2005-MAL. The manufacturers mark on Victory Plastics' post-War M8A1 scabbards was V.P. Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. According to Cunningham, approximately 3.1 million M8A1 scabbards were produced from April 1944 to August 1945. The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. As shown in the images at left, the bayonet is sealed in a foil preservative wrapper inside a cardboard box. Note how the cardboard box is ink-stamped with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). 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. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. GI M8A1 Sheath Made in West Germany . I've totally exhausted every resource for Colt M7s that I know of. Since 2003, Ontario Knife Co. has been the sole producer. Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). 1 Each It's easy! Made in Germany, its overall length is 11.75-inches, and its blade measures 6.625-inches. HALF-GUARD (LOGO & TEXT) Half crossguard Colt marked M7's were made to fit the M-16, G3, and HK33 rifles. This one is the Imperial/Colt marked blade M7. Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn. $100 including shipping. EICKHORN M7 COLT M16 AR15 BAYONET WITH SCABBARD MADE IN GERMANY (MINT) - Bayonets at GunBroker.com : 955849964 Advanced Toggle navigation Sign In Register Advanced Search My GunBroker Buying Selling Watchlist Saved Searches Shipping Toolbox Account Support Buy Sell Coupons Deals Articles Videos Help Sign In Register Sign In Register Advanced Search DA-11-199-ORD-601 Co. Contract DAAA09-88-C-0366 was awarded in January 1988. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. A total of 12 M5 and M5A1 contracts appear to have been let. both made in Germany. Like new. 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. The cardboard box is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper with a printed label. The example pictured at left is an early J & D Tool Co. M5. BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. It looks as though Eichorn used up what ever blade blanks were available. SGT. Here's a pic of my Colt, W. German M7. Honor guard bayonets have a hard life. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Still no camera. The firm we know as Viz Manufacturing Co. was a highly sought-after Philadelphia, PA, government contractor who also manufactured electronic weather instruments and sensitive electronics used in munitions. Four additional contracts awarded to Milpar in 1966 and 1967 are believed to be for M7 bayonets. 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. Ontario Knife Co. 2V376: 198788; 2001; 200311; 201820. limited capacity for production of glass-reinforced scabbard bodies subsequently became a wartime constraint on production of M8A1 scabbards. Contract SPRDL1-18-P-0495 was awarded to Aces Enterprises, LLC of Dunlap, Illinois, in September 2018. They had a green plastic grip that resembled the leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War. Information is from this website: http://www.nirvi.fi/nnbm/page135.html#top More Loading. The question I have is the M7 stamp. A /86 These were catalogued under NSN 1005-00-017-9701: Bayonet-Knife M7 with Scabbard. 2014 in very small numbers. The U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets were based on the earlier M4 bayonet. DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". U.S. government prime contractors, their manufacturer symbols, and approximate years of production include: Viz Manufacturing Co.: VIZ 196263 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." Bureaucratic inconsistencies resulted in creation of a new federal contractor identity for Viz Mfg. 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. A- German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. The scabbard is marked Made in Germany below M8A1 which is unlike others I have seen with the black scabbard. 10 (Dec. 1): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. 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. In 2020, original manufacture heat-sealed cellophane packages containing VIZ M8A1 scabbards labeled with aa August 1962 contract date and March 1963 packing date were discovered by collector/researcher Boyd M. Jenkinson, Jr., conclusively proving that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced M8A1 scabbards much earlier than was previously understood. Although adopted much earlier, the first contract for M10 Scabbards was not awarded until 1985. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. The white substance seen in images of the bayonet is a preservative applied when the bayonet was packaged. You can click on the pics to enlarge them. A cardboard box stock around more than 4million M7 bayonets also made by Ontario spot-on for M16. The Vietnam War over 3,000,000 M7 bayonets and usaf still use M7s and may do for... Some scuffing and rub marks from age a bunch of European series for the Blind suggests they. Website Designed by FDI Creative bayonet with M8A1 scabbard that still has the name Colt quot. 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