Militaria & Weapons 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. C 6/87. 4 (Apr. Hauser Products was awarded contract, DAAA09-87-C-0130, in October 1986. 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 restraining lace is also issued with the M10 scabbard, except that it is made of black nylon. LXIII No. Milpar ceased operations in 1970. 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. They're still seen on a regular basis on eBay and it the Shotgun News. Probably looking at some of the same places you've been. There are two variations of this scabbard, both with an olive drab fiberglass body with steel throat. Some of Milpars bayonet production used a patented process unique to Milpar to manufacture blades, giving them a distinctive profile shown in the images at left. These blades do NOT have a Lace, Restraining It is believed that a the bayonets were produced in 198586, but deliveries had not began by February 1986, when Duvalier went into exile. 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. Some Milpar M7 bayonets have a chevron on the latch plate. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. Getting interesting! The blade is marked "Colt 62316". The U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets were based on the earlier M4 bayonet. 1005-00-017-9701 In 2002,Colt Defensewas split off from Colt's Manufacturing Company. You're right Skip, that's different. A-2/77 C-14. Bayonet Knife, M7 Victory Plastics Co. was located in Hudson, MA. Unlike the M8A1 Scabbard, the M10 Scabbard was, essentially, non-repairable. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. Cunningham reported about 650,000 M7 bayonets produced by Milpar. The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. Colt designated the redesigned bayonet as the "New Model"M7 and assigned it part number 62316 in the Colt inventory. In 1998, Hauser Products produced M10 Scabbards as a subcontractor for Lan Cay Inc. under contract DAAE20-98-P-0221. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. No, US at all. This packaging has proven quite effective. Delivery Details. DAAFO3-73-D-1030, 1005-073-9238 Scabbard: "KM8A1" and winged anchor & star logo on reverse. The example pictured at left is from the 1961 contract. The question I have is the M7 stamp. According to the Department of Defense, 1,633,000 M6 bayonets were manufactured. The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Haiti received 799 M1 Garand rifles prior to 1963 via the U.S. Military Assistance Program (MAP), just before U.S. government aid was cut off by the Kennedy Administration over the increasingly corrupt and repressive actions of Haitian dictator, Franois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. SKIP, Don- This is getting interesting! The scabbard body is made of Durofol, a laminated wood developed in Germany during the Second World War. SPM7L1-11-M-D867 Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. DAAF0367F0002, 10955080339 Marv-Does your M7 have the retaining bar, under the grips, behind the guard? CAGE: 2V376 P/N 1100077 Like new. JOHN R. ALLGOOD It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. Instead, by 1966 Wilson-Duggar Co. was apparently defunct. Conetta Manufacturing Co. of Stamford, Connecticut, was awarded two M7 bayonet contracts: DA-11-199-AMC-723 in June 1966 and DAAF-01-68-C-0431 in December 1967. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Blade width is 3/16 inch and it weighs about 9.6 ounces. 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. 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. 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 M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Please Answer The Statement Below. Honor guard bayonets have a hard life. It also has the fat grips that were only used in early M5 production. The package pictured at left lacks a government contract number, so it is difficult to say whether it is from a government contract or just a commercial piece. These procurements were reported to have been facilitated by a historian. Homer Brett indicated that he facilitated procurement of honor guard bayonets from General Cutlery for the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard through 2009. 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. Some unanswered questions still remain. No evidence of further U.S. Government M4M7 bayonet-knife scabbard production has been found until the first M10 scabbard contract was let in 1985. My research (below) adds a few more details regarding their post-War production and my working paper on the Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. adds some new information regarding Beckwith's and Victory Plastics' final years. At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. Eickhorn BAYONET U.S. M7-LE / limited Military Bayonets - Military Grade Knife with 16.9cm 55Si7 spring steel steel blade. Ontario's contracts sometimes include M10 scabbards, either packaged together with the M7 bayonet or packaged separately. The bayonet came in an issued M8A1 scabbard that still has the restraining lace. 1 Ea The lace is 52in. 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. Model- M7 Bayonet Manufacturer- Eickhorn Solingen, Germany Price is for 1 blade blank. Crosspiece: "US M6 and "Imperial" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). German/Eickhorn Colt M7 This is another commercial bayonet made by the German firm Eickhorn. Ontario has been the sole M7 bayonet producer since 2003, with its most recent production run completed in May 2020. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. Beckwith Manufacturing Co. was headquartered in Dover, NH. 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. These bayonets first surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. Much darker finish. THX SKIP. The spacer and crosspiece were welded to the vestiges of the original crosspiece, then the M4 crosspiece ground narrow to resemble the wartime M4. General Cutlery manufactured replacement blades using tooling from their M7 bayonet production. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. An example from this contract is pictured at left. The M4 crosspiece on this example bears the 1/8-in. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. Details and supporting evidence regarding production at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind can be found in my article: M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind (ref. This example is from the second 1973 contract DAAF-03-73-D-1046, with a December 1973 packing date. DAAFO1-71-C-0066 Throatpiece: "U.S. M8A1" over "V. P. Co.". Milpar's 196667 M7 contracts are not well-documented. wide. This identifies A Company, First Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment. Additional information is available in the M10 Scabbard Contracts Summary. Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. LXIII No. Knife bayonet for use with the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. Imperials last prime contract was in 1985 for the M10 Scabbard. "1005-00-073-9238 The M10 Scabbard was both less expensive to manufacture and reduced maintenance costs. German made Colt M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard in very good condition. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. THX SKIP. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. This contract was likely the research & development that led to the M8A1 scabbard design changes observed on post-War M8A1 scabbards. It does not appear to have any provision for one. The Second World War M8 Scabbard was produced beginning in 1943 to replace the leather M6 scabbard originally fielded with the M3 Combat Knife. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. The only M4 bayonet to bear this mark was the 1954 Imperial contract (Turner M4s had a -in. Bauer Ordnance Corp. of Warren, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-69-C-0224 in October 1968. TWB was used on the Working Home's final scabbard contract, 196970, after their corporate name change to: The Working Blind, Inc. Wilson-Duggar Co. of Jasper, AL, was formed in 1961 to manufacture magnetic toy building blocks. The M6 bayonet was very similar to the M5A1, but used a conventional muzzle ring. 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. This Imperial Knife Co. M6 bayonet was plated for ceremonial use by honor guard personnel. The marking reads A Co 1/179. 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 wrapped bayonets were packed 50 to a carton. According to M7 Bayonet specialist William Humes, 10,700 scabbards were produced under this contract. "1005-722-3097-B008 40. Project TS2-2028 was a Springfield Armory project related to development of the .30 cal rifle. U.S. ARMY Colt M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Scabbard, very good condition, may show some scuffing and rub marks from age. Made Easy Amazon Photos Unlimited Photo Storage Free With Prime: Prime Video Direct Video Distribution Made Easy: Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands: Amazon Warehouse The M7 has been partially replaced by the M9 bayonet in Army service, and the Marine Corps replaced it with the OKC-3S bayonet. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. Two orders were placed under this contract for a total of 4,000. German 1871/84 Bayonet Made by Coppel and dated W88 for Wurttemberg. 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This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. When found to be unserviceable (e.g., crack > in. Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. The 1961 scabbards incorporated the metal tip protector and reversal of the hilt strap arrangement. Bayonet Knife, M7 Early production is believed to have been produced by E & F Hrster. Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, has been awarded six prime contracts involving the M7 bayonet. Makes me kinda wonder if all but the early ones were military. This contract was not identified in Cunningham. (M10 Scabbard Only) This is aunissued Vietnam War Colt 62316 M7 Bayonet.Please look at the pictures and judge for yourself the condition.Blade marked Colt 62316. they made a very limited number of these 30,000and they have become harder to find at a decent price.It also has an equally .. This self-imposed workforce ceiling would later constrain M8A1 scabbard production, likely contributing to adoption of the M10 scabbard. This contract included 90,000 of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo and 1,497 M10 Scabbards packaged individually. Many existing M8 scabbards were modified to the M8A1 strap assembly. About 80,000 were produced. 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. 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. 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. Sort by. DAAF0367F0002 In addition to this M5 contract, Imperial was awarded three contracts for the M5A1 bayonet, in fiscal years 1967, 1973, and 1976. The bayonets are typically found sealed in their original packaging. 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." During the Vietnam War, the government encountered difficulties around production of M8A1 scabbards, much of which was related to its glass-reinforced plastic scabbard body. U.S. government prime contractors and approximate years of production include: 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. It has been a long struggle to document who the producers were, in what time frames they made their scabbards, and what their respective manufacturing processes entailed. Co. well before the 1965 corporate name change; and the continued letting of new federal contracts under the companys Molded Insulation Co. Inc. identity as late as June 1967. Colt Vietnam Era M-7 Bayonet with Scabbard made by Imperial. During the 1950s, Victory Plastics manufactured M3, M7, and M8A1 scabbards. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. Fraser Manufacturing Corp. of Lexington, Michigan, was awarded contract DAAF-01-72-C-0188 in October 1971. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. May 1962". 3,746 bayonets were delivered under this contract. 3 (Oct. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. 1 Ea. 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. Columbus, Ohio The early version M8 scabbard only a had a belt loop and lacked the double hook that earlier bayonet scabbards had for attaching to load carrying equipment such as the M1910 Haversack. Milpar was the low bidder, however, federal contracting officials had finally lost patience with Milpar's late deliveries and quality control problems. This album contains pics/info on US military bayonets for the M16 series along with brief info on a few M7 "variants" that occasionally are offered as US military. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. U.S. Bayonet-Knife M6 modified to mount to the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, was awarded contract DA-19-058-ORD-7598 in June or July 1953. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under this contract. Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife both made in Germany. Leather scabbard marked 120.R.14.173 for Wurttemberg. The estimate published in my 2015 article of 50,000 is likely too low (and should now be considered erroneous). Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. "Carrier Intrenching Tool There are no markings on the blade itself. Also at left is an example still sealed in its factory wrapping, with a 12/69 packing date. Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured - The Colt AR-15 Resource Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured An early Colt contract Eickhorn M7 bayonet from 1975-76. The concurrent use of two contractor identities likely enabled the symbol VIZ to be used on M8A1 scabbards in 196263, instead of the (Molded Insulation) companys officially-assigned manufacturer symbol ML. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 By The production run was for 10,700 scabbards. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Viz also produced two types of plastic machete sheaths 196667 and plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards 196970. This commercial bayonet was inspired by an experimental bayonet considered during the Vietnam War which was not adopted. These procurements stipulate that Ontario Knife Co. be the supplier. While I always try to credit published sources of information presented here, the brevity required to make Bayonet Identification Guide content accessible is such that I cannot always fully explain my own research findings. Wooden Box Full of Antique Reloading Shotgun Shells Etc, Persian Damascus Steel Curved Blade Sword, W 4'' L 37'', Civil War Ames Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber, dated 1864, Chinese Qing 4th Rank Military Badge Tiger. Go on ebay and type Colt M7 and you'll easily find the one I mean. B2005-MAL. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. CAGE Code. 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. This contract was for the M7 bayonet without scabbard. 1 Each Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-ORD-601 on February 15, 1961. . Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard. I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. Wilson-Duggar Co. was awarded a contract to produce M8A1 scabbards on July 12, 1963, prevailing over both Viz Manufacturing Co. and Victory Plastics Co. Wilson-Duggar Co. produced M8A1 scabbards in 1964, possibly into 1965. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca, Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper, 1923 Prospectus- For Murray Colonies In Bolivia, Mahanoy City Pa West Mahanoy Ave.vintage 1910 Very Rare, Twenty (20) Compass Pouchs Or First Aid Pouch, K-9 K9 Challenge Coin Army Navy Air Force Police Marine, Vintage "parker 51" Mate Black Mechanical Pencil, OIL CITY PA West First Street 1907 B&W ALBERTYPE. Item Details. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.[1]. This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. U.S. government contract scabbards are molded of black plastic (other colors are commercial production). The Dover, NH, Beckwith plant manufactured shoe components and never had involvement with scabbards. This NSN applies regardless of the scabbard type packaged with a M7 bayonet. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. New scabbards were shipped with the lace attached. Several variations of this mark exist. 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. Production under both contracts appears to have occurred contemporaneously. Production can easily be scaled to whatever quantity is required without encountering difficulties in obtaining specialized components, as had occurred with the M8A1 scabbard. This makes sense given the bayonets attribution, as airborne use was the requirement for including a restraining lace on the M8A1 scabbard. DAAF03-73-D-1046-0001 It was one of the smallest contracts granted by the US Government. In place of a muzzle ring, the crosspiece had a steel stud that inserted into the M1 rifle's gas cylinder lock screw. The M7 has the same two-lever locking mechanism as the M4, that connects to a lug on the M16 rifle's barrel. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. More info is available in theM5 and M5A1 Bayonet Contracts Summary. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 8427025 Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, IL, was a plastics molding firm that operated in the Chicago, IL, area from 19462000. I wish I had a camera. Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper. It is unclear whether or not Wilson-Duggar Co. ever manufactured their own subassemblies. 1 Each Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the M1910 hook. XLVI No. Although Samuel Colt did not invent the revolver concept, his designs resulted in the first very successful ones. 2 ea. Unbeknownst to the federal government, by the time the factory was completed in, June 1963, the company had already run out of money and was unable to begin manufacturing operations. Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 The first bayonet supplied to the US military for the M16 (Colt 601) was very similiar to the well . This example was packaged in October 1968 and remains sealed in its original packaging. Crosspiece: "US M6" and "MILPAR COL" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Blade: Colt 'rampant horse' logo, followed by "Colt's 62316," Hartford, Conn USA". w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Very Good to Excellent Condition Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. (7) Price - Display per page. This figure was based on Viz Manufacturing Cos 1969 scabbard contract, which has since been proven to have been for plastic M1917 bayonet scabbards. The blade has the characteristic AES plum-colored finish and the unique Haitian serial number. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Sheltered schools and workshops were common until social policy was changed to integrate people with disabilities more fully into the community. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. The M4 (M1/M2 carbine), M5 (M1 rifle), and M6 bayonet (M14 rifle), are all derived from the World War II M3 fighting knife. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. (1.32 m.) long. Viz Manufacturing Co. of was the immediate successor to Victory Plastics Co., producing M8A1 scabbards during 196263 (contract DA-11-199-ORD-728). Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 It is believed that approximately 33,000 m/62 bayonets were procured by Denmark. Or $150 for both, shipping included. The one half of the grip has a groove which would accommodate a retaining bar, but the other half is flat. What was, in 196869, a non-standard curved (or sloped) runout is found on some Milpar M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. overwritten by 5/87". FSR had already been assigned to another firm, Fort Smith Rim & Bow Co. of Ft. Smith, AR, so Fraser was assigned FZR instead. Aerial Cutlery Co.: M5 1954; M5A1 ca. FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 Once modified, they were designated M8A1 scabbards, regardless of the throatpiece marking. So I'm sure there was plenty of old stock around. I had my hand on a west german usaf m7 just like mine but has blue scales. The Working Home only fabricated the Belt Strap Assembly, then assembled scabbards using externally-supplied subassemblies. This example was made in 1967 and is shown here with the US M6 bayonet. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. A-1-C /62 Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. SKIP. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under what are believed to be Milpar's M7 bayonet contracts. Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. manufacturer symbol. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" No record of this contract had been found until the example pictured at left turned up in sealed packaging. A 8/88. It's easy! (187mm.) It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. 1968 after they had difficulty producing acceptable bayonets. More Items From eBay. 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. They had a green plastic grip that resembled the leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War. Insufficient data exists to estimate how many M8A1 scabbards that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife. 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. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. First very successful ones [ colt m7 bayonet made in germany ], in October 1968 for including a lace. 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