Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen This is a Colt branded KCB-77 bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn Solingen in West Germany. $100 including shipping. This example is from the second 1973 contract DAAF-03-73-D-1046, with a December 1973 packing date. During the Vietnam War over 3,000,000 M7 Bayonets were produced. It's where you would normally find "BOC", or Milpar, or Imperial. This self-imposed workforce ceiling would later constrain M8A1 scabbard production, likely contributing to adoption of the M10 scabbard. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. With a limited and numbered edition of 999 worldwide Solingen now ends the production. Whittaker Corporation's acquisition of Milpar was finalized almost concurrent to the government shutdown. 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. A/10/69. It was also used with the M3 fighting knife. 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. 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. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. The conversion entails what seems to be an impractical amount of work. I've had this one for 15 years or so. 1 Each 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. CAGE 83C25 This example is from the last M7 bayonet contract awarded to Imperial Knife Co. General Cutlery, Inc. of Fremont, Ohio, was awarded three M7 bayonet contracts; and was also subcontractor for the Lan Cay, Inc. 1998 M7 bayonet contract. With the 90 degree back cut, that should make it a legit G3/M16 German issue, but if the cross guard is not right, then it makes me wonder. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. 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Contract W52H09-06-D-0068 was awarded in 2006. 1 Each Skip, My German Colt marked M7 in the picture does not have the blade retaining bar. Used, condition. 19): The National Military And Sh, Arms And The Man Vol. DAAA09-87-C-0931 You don't have the retaining bar, or the hole it runs through. This example was made by Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. (Milpar) of Columbus, OH. Imperial Schrade Corp. of Ellenville, New York, was awarded the first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-85-C-1316, in November 1985. DAAA-09-85-C-0540 Although it would mount to the M1 Garand rifle, it was typically issued as a field knife, without regard to whether the soldier was armed with the M1 rifle. Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. I saw one sell on ebay for almost 100 dollars. 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. Bayonet-knife used as a field knife by Denmark. Getting interesting! From 196568, the Working Home packaged their scabbards similar to Viz Manufacturing Co. Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. A /88 (187mm.) 1 Each This example has a May 1962 packing date. DAAA09-88-C-0366 Contract SPRDL1-18-P-0495 was awarded to Aces Enterprises, LLC of Dunlap, Illinois, in September 2018. Some M10 Scabbards bear an additional CAGE Code, 19204, representing US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, the government agency overseeing the procurement. Bayonet Knife, M7 There is no mortise cast into the pommel, so it cannot be fixed to a rifle. 2-style clip-point blade with a M7 bayonet crosspiece and latch plate assembly. Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 3/09". The M5A1 design improvement was implemented very quickly: mid-contract at J & D Tool Co. and with a new contract at Aerial Cutlery Co. A result was that these first examples of the M5A1 bayonet were marked M51. An additional order was placed under this contract in February 1986. Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. The M5 was a patented design introduced in 1953 to replace the M1 bayonet. By mid-1969, the Working Homes monthly M8A1 scabbard output had reached 125,000, however, 150,000 proved unattainable. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. 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 . May 1962". At the bottom of the page are 3 groups of pics on some of the W. German M7's. Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured - The Colt AR-15 Resource Eickhorn W. Germany Manufactured An early Colt contract Eickhorn M7 bayonet from 1975-76. 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. Honor guard bayonets have a hard life. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. However, a curved runout again appeared on Milpar bayonets ca. 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. Although Samuel Colt did not invent the revolver concept, his designs resulted in the first very successful ones. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. 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. Still no camera. See my working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. Additional information is available in the Post-War M8A1 Scabbard Contracts Summary. Bayonet/Knife The only packaging observed from this period has been M7 scabbards packaged in July and August 1953 under contract DA-19-020-ORD-2905. M-1956 Contract No. More Items From eBay. It is made by impregnating beech veneers of 0.2 to 0.3 mm. 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. 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. Scabbard is in good condition with minimal scratching on surface. overwritten by 5/87". 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. Weapons are dropped in practice resulting in bent and broken blades. A second order under this contract was placed in September 1972. 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 Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. With, of course the Colt markings. "1005-300-5378 This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. This example is from the second M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery, contract DAAA09-87-C-0931. Scabbard, Bayonet-Kn When M8 scabbards were modified, the original throatpiece markings were not changed. Delivery Details. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. This example was packaged in October 2011. See my working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. for a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. 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. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. Bayonet Knife, M7 My working paper on Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co. provides a history of Milpar and its bayonet production. ; cut or tear in strap > in., or defective snap), it was simply discarded. It does not appear to have any provision for one. Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? A 8/88. 1 Ea. SGT. DX24/73 FCSM: 19204 P/N 1100077 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. U.S. military honor guards are typically equipped with either the M1 or M14 rifle. Now, this is not a rare version. Sactroop- Great site! The blade marking, FAD'H, is an abbreviation for Forces Armes d'Haiti. 242.50 . The upper portion of the butt plate has been milled away. Would appreciate any input. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 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. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. Or $150 for both, shipping included. A calendar year 1963 Small Business Administration (SBA) report indicates that Milpar was awarded a contract for $365,458. 1 Ea. General Cutlery obtained used bayonets returned by foreign countries from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and refurbished them. I do submit research for publication in The Journal of the Society of American Bayonet Collectors. Some of the labels feature the European spelling "Bajonet," suggesting that some of the repackaging work may have been contracted out to firms there. Original Item: Only One Available. This contract was likely the research & development that led to the M8A1 scabbard design changes observed on post-War M8A1 scabbards. DAAF0169F8756 The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. Militaria & Weapons These included leftover subassemblies from Victory Plastics Co. (whose factory closed in 1964) and subassemblies supplied by Viz Manufacturing Co. In 1964 Only 30,000 M7's were made by COLT. This example, from Milpar's very first bayonet contract, is still sealed in its original packaging. It can be used on many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns, as well. A-12/73, 1005-07-9238 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. The blade exhibits a curved runout and the characteristics of a conventional blade stamping process (vs. Milpars patented process pictured above). WONDERFUL CASED SET OF ORNATE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS BY GREEN-LONDON. Ontario Knife Co. is the only producer of the M7/M10 combo. Bayonet-Knife for use on the 5.56mm. 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. 1968 after they had difficulty producing acceptable bayonets. According to Cunningham, the 1954 contract was for 57,540 bayonets. Procurements resumed in 2018 via a set-aside program benefitting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The scabbard is a copy of the US M8A1, employing a British-style belt fastener. It is entirely of sewn construction, save for the snap on the hilt strap. This bayonet that I have was claimed by the previous owner to be a prototype from the U.S. M9 bayonet competition, but I DO NOT believe this to be the case. This example is from the first bayonet contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. in October 1987. During the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Government repackaged existing stocks of unissued M7 bayonets with an unissued M8A1 scabbard. Milpar produced M7 bayonets until their government contract bayonet production ended in March 1969. More info is available in theM6 Bayonet Contracts Summary. Additional information is also found in the M7 Bayonet Contracts Summary. "1005-336-8568 Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" This identifies A Company, First Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment. 45.00. Imperial Schrade Corp. was the successor to Imperial Knife Co. Hauser Products, Inc. was low-bidder for this contract, but their bid was rejected on a technicality, per the Government Accountability Office (GAO). 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. Bayonet-Knife, M5A1 Fullered blade with nearly all its original bright finish and no sharpening. The initial contractor was Bauer Ord Company. Crudely constructed of a pressed steel hilt mated with a recycled blade from an earlier Mauser bayonet. This example is from the second run that Ontario Knife Co. produced of the M7 Bayonet/M10 Scabbard combo. The M7 had a 6" long 1095 carbon steel blade and plastic grips. Initial deliveries were to begin by July 15, 1961, followed by 31,000 bayonets per month until completion. In 2010, the Navy procured M1 Garand bayonets without scabbard for the U.S. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. The Dover, NH, Beckwith plant manufactured shoe components and never had involvement with scabbards. It looks like the W. Germany bayonet, but omits the German part. Anyone have more info? Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. It is believed that approximately 33,000 m/62 bayonets were procured by Denmark. $150.00 $20.00 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Fonerange M7 Bayonet Knife/US Scabbard Vietnam Era $189.05 Free shipping The manufacturer symbol used by Wilson-Duggar Co. was WD. A /86 In 1998, Hauser Products produced M10 Scabbards as a subcontractor for Lan Cay Inc. under contract DAAE20-98-P-0221. The question I have is the M7 stamp. The 179th served in both World Wars and the Korean War. 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. This marking was used 196069. 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. working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. design change was implemented mid-contract. The M5A1 designation had not yet been finalized, resulting in the bayonets being marked M5-1, instead. B2005-MAL. 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). in Ankara (Makina ve Kimya Endustrsi Kurumu, in English, Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corp.). By Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. The M10 Scabbard includes a restraining lace, proper term for what collectors often refer to as the leg tie or boot lace. It is the same 52-inch length as was used with the M8A1 Scabbard, but in black rather than olive green. 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. What are they worth un issued? The 1954 contract amount was reported as $94,863. These included U.S. M1, M5A1, and M6 bayonets. More than 4million M7 bayonets were produced during its more than 30-year service life. Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York, was awarded its first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-88-C-0129, in November 1987. 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. As shown in the images at left, the bayonet is sealed in a foil preservative wrapper inside a cardboard box. Even after subtracting for the ancillaries, the order quantity would have been upwards of 1million M5 bayonets. Bayonet-Knife - M6 The M8A1 scabbard with this example was assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind 196970. 1 Ea $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. You're right Skip, that's different. Grips are complete and tight with NO cracks or chips. 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. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62mm. They will go up in value rapidly after this current batch dries up. 2 ea. Bayonet-knife for use on the 7.62 mm. Haven't seen an Imperial or Milpar Colt marked to compare. 19th.c., L 14'', A Japanese Suit of Armor with a Russet Iron Helmet, WW2 German Luftwaffe Officer Daggers (2pc), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. This example of a late-production Milpar M7 has been personalized as a presentation piece. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War. Co. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. 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. General Cutlery Co: 198589, 199899 Aint the hunting fun? Read More Shipping Notes: $ 16 to the lower 48 FREE shipping for multiple items purchase only! The M7 was also manufactured in Canada, West Germany, the Philippines, Singapore, Israel, South Korea and Australia. I pulled the blade out far enough to see the Colt emblem and germany mark at the base of the blade and thats it. 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. One carton remains sealed, never having been opened since leaving the Working Home's shipping department more than 50 years ago. It also comes with a unique crinkle finish scabbard. 7TH SPECIAL FORCES ABN. Other manufacturers included Carl Eickhorn [for Colt], Columbus Milpar & Mfg. This part number appears on the bayonets commercially made for Colt. Pewter Chartres Maze Labyrinth Pendant Christian Wicca. bayonet us m7 colt 62316 with m8a1 scabbard colt's 62316 hartford, conn. u.s.a. made in w - germany colt's 62316 us m7 bayonet / knife - parkerized - made in the w - germany post-vietnam specifications: blade finish: parkerized rockwell: to military specifications blade length: 6.500 inches overall length: 11.125 inches grip: black plastic serial The M16 rifle's bayonet lug is also wider than that of the M1 Carbine, so the bayonet latch plate dimensions differ accordingly. The example pictured at left was packaged in November 1970, as U.S. involvement in Vietnam reached its peak. It also has the fat grips that were only used in early M5 production. Victory Plastics was again awarded a M8A1 Scabbard production contract in January 1961. 20 (Feb. 13): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. 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. AES stopped production and sold what they had already produced on the commercial market. Here's what I found interesting. 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 can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. The quantity produced has not been found. This bayonet and scabbard are crude copies of the U.S. M5 bayonet and M8A1 scabbard. The bayonet's grips are made of cast aluminum, painted black. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 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. "A TRUE AMERICAN COMBAT HERO" THE COLT M7 BAYONET FOR THE M16 RIFLE, 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. Ontario had five subsequent contracts that included M10 Scabbards. HTK is an abbreviation of Hrens Tekniske Korps (Army Technical Corps). Bayonet Knife, M7 Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. 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). The lace is 52in. Ontario Knife Co.: 198788, 2001, 200304, 200611, 201820. Another quantity surfaced in 2017, about the time Turkey returned 13,000 M1 rifles to the U.S. Government. Marv-Does your M7 have the retaining bar, under the grips, behind the guard? The cardboard box is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper with a printed label. Though they did not develop it, for a long time Colt was also primarily responsible for allAR-15andM16 rifleproduction, as well as many derivatives of those firearms. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 Two orders were placed under this contract for a total of 4,000. NATO caliber U.S. M14 selective-fire rifle. It was made using a Camillus blade, which retains the original factory edge. The government needed 150,000 scabbards per month, however, the Working Homes output was limited by the availability of plastic scabbard bodies. Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. No production quantity has surfaced. Crosspiece: "M5" and "Imperial" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Crosspiece: "M5" and "J & D Tool Col" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Crosspiece: "KM5A1" and "DYW" and 'figure8' symbol. 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. Do you have the number 32316 also on the blade? 195759 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. They are entirely of Turkish manufacture. own blades exhibit uneven workmanship, with some being quite crude. This helps explain why these early Imperial M5 bayonets seem to have have survived in significant numbers. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. All the bayonets we have for sale were made by Colt Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut. At least I understand exactly where the mark is. About 80,000 were produced. They were made in the 70s. These showed up on the commercial market a few years ago. Insufficient data exists to estimate how many M8A1 scabbards that Viz Manufacturing Co. produced. Under J & D Tool Co's. Milpar was awarded three contracts for the M6 bayonet, in fiscal years 1961, 1963, and 1966. any body have any pictures of these - thanks Pete. Bayonet w/Scabbard (M-7) THX SKIP. There is another German M7 that has the name colt "painted" on the blade. One piece grip fastened with screw bolts. The contract was for a minimum quantity of 144,415 scabbards. Colt Vietnam Era M-7 Bayonet with Scabbard made by Imperial. The M7's 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. CAGE: 2V376 P/N 8427025 The scabbard is marked Made in Germany below M8A1 which is unlike others I have seen with the black scabbard. Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper. I hope Gary or Bill Humes have some more info available. 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. BAYONET US M7-LE - Developed for the Colt assault rifle M16, this classic bayonet accompanied the American G.I.'s during the Vietnam War. 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. 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. Hard evidence is lacking regarding who supplied the Working Homes subassemblies. 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. Love to see a picture if possible. These procurements stipulate that Ontario Knife Co. be the supplier. THX SKIP, Mine is solid inside and welded no retaing bar. The belt hanger on this example is made of canvas, folded and stitched. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife 1 Each I want to thank Frank Trzaska and Homer Brett for their assistance in my research on procurement of honor guard bayonets. You can click on the pics to enlarge them. Colt's earliest designs played a major role in the popularization of therevolverand the shift away from earlier single-shot pistols. Basically opposite from the normal placement of the M7 mark. The example pictured at left is from the 1961 contract. For more information go to -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, Enter your email and we will notify you when restocked. In early 1944, the design was amended to both lengthen the strap assembly and incorporate a wire belt hanger. Are both the M7 bayonet contracts Summary angle, finish very dark parkerization,,! Blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with some being quite crude is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper a... 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