Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196167 Replacement restraining laces were packaged as single laces for this purpose. NATO caliber U.S. M14 selective-fire rifle, introduced in 1958 to address the shortcomings of the M1. Crosspiece: "US M6" and "MILPAR COL" and Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), Blade: Colt 'rampant horse' logo, followed by "Colt's 62316," Hartford, Conn USA". The only packaging observed from this period has been M7 scabbards packaged in July and August 1953 under contract DA-19-020-ORD-2905. 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. DAAF0367F0002 Aint the hunting fun? Manufacturer symbols are assigned by DOD. Co. This example has a May 1962 packing date. It was made using a Camillus blade, which retains the original factory edge. 10 (Dec. 1): The National Military And S, Arms And The Man Vol. The 179th served in both World Wars and the Korean War. You don't have the retaining bar, or the hole it runs through. Milpar was the low bidder, however, federal contracting officials had finally lost patience with Milpar's late deliveries and quality control problems. Victory Plastics Co. was awarded contract DA-19-020-ORD-2399 that led to a September 1954 final report titled M-8 Fiberglass Scabbard for M-4 Bayonet Knife, Project TS2-2028 Report No. This helps explain why these early Imperial M5 bayonets seem to have have survived in significant numbers. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.Imperial Knife Co. Hauser Products was awarded contract, DAAA09-87-C-0130, in October 1986. Wood grips held by two rivets. 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 1964 Only 30,000 M7's were made by COLT. I've had this one for 15 years or so. What are they worth un issued? Imperial went through a number of consolidations and was bankrupt in 2004 after 100 years of operation. Scabbard: "M10" and "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 20014". Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. 1 Each The m/62 is a copy of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, adopted by Denmark in 1962. Description. All M8A1 scabbards produced under Beckwith's government contracts were manufactured by Victory Plastics in Hudson, MA. 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: 20014 P/N 8448476 Contract DAAA-09-85-C-0504 was awarded in April 1984. This one is the Imperial/Colt marked blade M7. GI M8A1 Sheath Made in West Germany . Scabbard: "U.S. M8A1" over "Made in W. Germany". Leather scabbard marked 120.R.14.173 for Wurttemberg. Eickhorn Colt M7 Bayonet Solingen Germany, Colt M7 M-7 Bayonet Brand New Eickhorn Solingen M8a1, Colt M7 Bayonet Eickhorn Solingen With M8A1 Scabbard Made In Germany COL, Colt Marked M-7 Bayonet From Eickhorn Solingen Germany W/ M8A1 Scabbard, Colt M7 Bayonet Eickhorn Solingen With Black M8A1 Scabbard - Made In Ger, Colt M7 Bayonet With M8A1 Seath Solingen Germany By Eickhorn, Colt M7 Bayonet / Eickhorn-Solingen Made W/scabbard, Colt M7 Bayonet Germany Solingen Eickhorn Survival Fighting Knife, Illustrated Catalogue Of The Important Collection Of Ancient Arms And We, Illustrated Catalogue Of Important Specimens Of Arms And Armor, Stained, Arms And The Man Vol. The 1961 scabbards incorporated the metal tip protector and reversal of the hilt strap arrangement. A/9/68 But, it is a blade marked Colt made in W. Germany. Sactroop- Great site! SKIP. In 1998, Hauser Products produced M10 Scabbards as a subcontractor for Lan Cay Inc. under contract DAAE20-98-P-0221. http://imageevent.com/willyp/firearmsalbumyitems/bayonets. Fraser had hundreds of government contracts and was most well-known for its design and production of vehicle mounts for machine guns. When found to be unserviceable (e.g., crack > in. Condition is about mint, back cut is a 90 degree angle, finish very dark parkerization, blade, original factory edge. Eventually, VZM was assigned as Viz Manufacturing Cos. They had a green plastic grip that resembled the leather M4 bayonet grip of the Second World War. Or $150 for both, shipping included. A10/63". 2 ea. "1005-722-3097-B008 Anyone else have a Colt M7 available for comparison, especially a known military version. 1 EA When the company formally changed its name to Viz Manufacturing Co., in 1965, DOD found that another firm, Curtis Mfg. 1 Each This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. These should not command such a high price as the other one, but often does. 1 Ea. 2 EA. Read More Share Item This identifies A Company, First Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment. Here's what I found interesting. P/N 8448476 FSR had already been assigned to another firm, Fort Smith Rim & Bow Co. of Ft. Smith, AR, so Fraser was assigned FZR instead. THX SKIP. Co., instead of B. LXIII No. 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). Imperials last prime contract was in 1985 for the M10 Scabbard. Conetta Manufacturing Co.: 196669 I pulled the blade out far enough to see the Colt emblem and germany mark at the base of the blade and thats it. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. 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. This example is from the last M7 bayonet prime contract awarded to Ontario Knife Co. More recent contracts were fulfilled by Ontario via a middleman who served as prime contractor. "1005-073-9238" over "Bayonet, M7" over "1 Each" over "DAAF-01-69-C-0224" over "A". Description: Colt M7 bayonet and M8A1 Scabbard, NEW. 1 Each [2] Most notably, the diameter of the muzzle rings, and the locking mechanism. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. 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. The scabbards received with this Colt M7 bayonet are designed to fit the german G3 and any 7" bayonet including the M7. Blade has the correct markings -COLTS 62316, Hartford, Conn, USA, made in W.Germany. 45.00. The one to buy is the Imperial/Colt marked M7 bayonet. Milpars defense contracting overshadowed the commercial business, becoming the companys identity as we know it. The significance of this mark is undocumented, however, it is most likely related to hardness testing. The only replaceable part was the restraining lace. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. The M10 Scabbard was both less expensive to manufacture and reduced maintenance costs. As with any story that is pieced together over time, there have been advances, as well as errors, made along the way. To date, approximately 230,000 individually-packaged M10 Scabbards appear to have been produced under U.S. government contracts. This example is from the first M5A1 bayonet contract awarded to Imperial Knife Co. J & D Tool Co. of Stamford, Connecticut was awarded two M5 bayonet contracts: DA-19-058-ORD-7889 in December 1954 and DA-11-199-ORD-2 in 1956. Haven't seen an Imperial or Milpar Colt marked to compare. Columbus, Ohio M33 2/20, Scabbard Body (front): "M10" and "ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 2V376". I'm assuming the marking on the guard is some type of variation, and am curious as to what year these were produced. However, the quantity is too low for the $502,000 paid under the contract, so this must have been a partial report. They were made in the 70s. According to Colt, 30,000 were made by the Imperial KnifeCo. of Providence, Rhode Island in 19631964, prior to the U.S. Government issuing its first M7 bayonet contract in May 1964. It marries a U.S. Navy Mk. Bayonet w/Scabbard (M-7) The Working Home operated from 18741979, as a sheltered workshop that provided employment for visually-impaired people. over "DAAF 03-67-C-0069" over "A-" over "10/68". General Cutlery manufactured replacement blades using tooling from their M7 bayonet production. 40210: German 42 Code 1939 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol. 6.75: 171: 11.875: 302.880: 22.4 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. Bayonet-Knife - M6 Scabbard Body (front): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. 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. In addition, Ontario has been subcontracor on three more M7 bayonet procurements. However, it is unclear whether they are 1960s Colt "New Model M7" bayonets or more recent production by an, as of yet, undetermined manufacturer. Carl Eickhorn, in West Germany, also produced private-label M7 bayonets for Colt. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, German Eickhorn Colt US M7 Bayonet with Sheath Made in Germany, It appears in excellent shape with original Eickhorn Scabbard. In 2010, the Navy procured M1 Garand bayonets without scabbard for the U.S. A total of 28 M7 bayonet contracts appear to have been let. Blade: Colt 'Rampant Horse' Logo, followed by "Colt's 62316", over "Hartford, Conn. USA", over "Made in W-Germany." Crosspiece: "US M7" 1 Each Scabbard: "KM8A1" and winged anchor & star logo on reverse. 1 Each 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. The M7 has the same two-lever locking mechanism as the M4, that connects to a lug on the M16 rifle's barrel. 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. The cardboard box is sealed inside a heavy plastic wrapper with a printed label. The scabbards were manufactured sometime between the 1960s - 1970s. Pick it up to compliment your United States Vietnam war era collection. A clone of the U.S. M5A1 bayonet, but not as well made. Fraser Manufacturing Corp.: 197172 With a limited and numbered edition of 999 worldwide Solingen now ends the production. 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. JUMPMASTER 1978 German 1871/84 Bayonet Made by Coppel and dated W88 for Wurttemberg. This contract is reported to have been in the amount $1,858,758. 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. 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. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .3006 M1 Garand rifle. 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. Scabbard, Bayonet-Knife, M8A1 Original Colt manufactured M7 bayonet (for the M16 rifle) with US M8A1 scabbard, in *Very Good* condition. Details. The olive green scabbard body for the Imperial-made Colt New Model bayonet is unique. Scabbard (body): "19204 ASSY 8448476" over "MFG 1Z803". 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. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-ORD-601 on February 15, 1961. This bayonet and scabbard are crude copies of the U.S. M5 bayonet and M8A1 scabbard. By Japanese Short Sword, Cobra Handle, Snakeskin Sheath, Bronze Mounts C. The grip scales on these are much thinner plastic than on the U.S. version and more prone to cracking. This version has no lower crossguard because it would obstruct the sight when mounted on the G3 rifle. Victory Plastics Co. was the sole producer of M8 and M8A1 scabbards from 19431961. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: 196569 ORIGINAL VINTAGE US M 7 KNIFE BAYONET AND SCABBARD LIKELY GERMAN MADE $199.00 $10.00 shipping SPONSORED 1969 Vietnam Era M7 "BOC" bayonet with 1965-1969 M8A1 "PWH" scabbard. It does not appear to have any provision for one. National Stock Number (NSN) 1005-00-017-9701 was assigned to catalog these as: Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard. Utica Cutlery's 1945 contract priced the M1 bayonet at $2.78. These are believed to have come from a production run of M10 scabbards subcontracted to Hauser Products Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, by Lan-Cay in 1998. Vintage Tupperware 10" Cake Taker & 9" Pie Taker Keeper. 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. This example is a wartime M8 scabbard that was updated to M8A1 specifications. However, the M4 crosspiece is quite crude and the DAS is struck uncharacteristically deep, so may be of local manufacture instead of a USGI part. As is typical with J & D Tool Co. bayonets, the DAS is lightly struck. By The following provides some examples of how these bayonets have been procured in recent years. Despite professing to be a molded plastics factory, Wilson-Duggar Co. apparently proved incapable of manufacturing M8A1 scabbard bodies. Note how the cardboard box is ink-stamped with the Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS). 2) replace the barrel with a 14.5 and permanently fix a longer FS to it to give you 16" length. Also noticed the grips are not recessed for the bar.I am now assuming I have a very nice Colt M7 designed for the collector market. The constant we have is "West German", Eichorn made. Zelov maintained a self-imposed ceiling of 498 employees to ensure Viz Manufacturings eligibility for small-employer federal contracting preferences. U.S. GENUINE MILITARY VIETNAM ERA M-7 (BOC) BAYONET WITH SCABBARD C $128.78 Buy It Now from United States Sponsored US Vietnam War Period M7 Bayonet with Scabbard - Imperial Pre-Owned C $199.89 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now +C $30.01 shipping from Australia Sponsored Results matching fewer words However, as of 2021, a relatively clear and coherent chronology has finally emerged. The M7/M10 combo was made 200610 under this contract, with a total of 90,000 delivered. 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. I looked at all the German versions, no match. Imperial Schrade Corp. of Ellenville, New York, was awarded the first M10 Scabbard contract, DAAA-09-85-C-1316, in November 1985. Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind: PWH 196568; TWB 196970. According to Frank Trzaska, they were assembled by New Jersey (today, Pennsylvania) surplus dealer SARCO, Inc., using parts they purchased from Conetta's liquidation sale. This was done to better accommodate the M5 bayonets wider crosspiece. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. The Bayonet-Knife Scabbard M10 was assigned National Stock Number (NSN) 1095-00-223-7164 on March 16, 1970, as the final M8A1 Scabbard contract was being completed. Fullered blade with nearly all its original bright finish and no sharpening. You are considering a used Colt Reproduction M7 Bayonet w/ M10 Scabbard. At least I understand exactly where the mark is. 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. 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. Blade is in very good condition with no chipping. Stamped "COLT MADE IN GERMANY" on bayonet and "U.S. M8A1 GERMANY" on scabbard. This example has an October 1968 packing date. 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. The bayonet was manufactured under the Colt contract by the Imperial Knife Company. LXIII No. DAAE20-98-P-02418 A1/99". Item Details. More info is available in theM5 and M5A1 Bayonet Contracts Summary. These included leftover subassemblies from Victory Plastics Co. (whose factory closed in 1964) and subassemblies supplied by Viz Manufacturing Co. Unknown producer: just a few marked "AN". Viz Manufacturing Cos. Skip, My German Colt marked M7 in the picture does not have the blade retaining bar. Post-War, Durofol KG, J. Brangs & Co. of Solingen became the exclusive manufacturer, which later became Durofol Presswerk GmbH. Would appreciate any input. Bayonets Manufacturer. I saw one sell on ebay for almost 100 dollars. 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. Bayonet-knife used as a field knife by Denmark. The M7 bayonet was used by the U.S. Military for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. This quantity is consistent with the total amount paid under the contract, so appears correct. SKIP, sactroop- The blade, and color of the parkerization, is like the middle M7, first pic on right, at the very top of the site page you gave me. SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21-1 CUSTOM 20 GAUGE 2 BARREL SET, Miniature cannon model. General Cutlery also occasionally included foreign equivalents, such as: Danish m/50 & m/62, Italian M1, and South Korean M5 (shortened U.S. M1) bayonets. $100 including shipping. Payment is by USPS Money Order or PayPal only. ), and likely also final inspection gauges. SGT. The M3 Combat Knife was intended for issue to troops not armed with rifles and bayonets, so the strap assembly (belt hanger) did not incorporate the wire hanger used with the cartridge belt. Columbus Milpar & Mfg. Colt (manufacturer of the M16) and Ontario Knife Company made many of the M7 bayonets for the military and continue to make and sell them commercially. The above findings documented by the Government Accounting Office show that Milpar's bayonet delivery problems existed from the very beginning. Used, condition. Additional information is available in the M10 Scabbard Contracts Summary. SPE7L3-19-P-7158 The proper name for it was "Lace, Restraining, Scabbard." Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. working paper on Scabbards Produced by Viz Manufacturing Co. and Wilson-Duggar Co. design change was implemented mid-contract. 1095-00-223-7164 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. The 1950s scabbards differed from wartime M8A1 scabbards in only small details. The M7 differs from M6 bayonet for the M14 rifle. The bayonets and scabbards, themselves, are marked like all other Ontario examples. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. J & D Tool Co. appears to have encountered challenges in producing blades. They are entirely of Turkish manufacture. Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269. 2 days Left Vintage San Antonio Alamo Leather Holster. 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. Used, condition. The M8, M8A1, and M10 Scabbards have been used with the M4 through M7 series bayonets. Post-War Trajectory of Beckwith Manufacturing Co. M8A1 Scabbards Produced at the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. The M10 Scabbard body took advantage of newer high-strength polymers that enabled manufacture by injection-molding. Item Name: FS Colt SP1 for Sale - great condition * Bayonet & Scabbard added* Location: Jasper Zip Code: 30143 Item is for: Sale Only Sale Price: $1900. SABC Journal Volume 91, Spring 2015). in Ankara (Makina ve Kimya Endustrsi Kurumu, in English, Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corp.). $158.00 + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping + $12.00 shipping. Other countries produced their own variants of the M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. Does anyone have a Colt w/ the retention bar? The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. However, insufficient data exists to estimate how many scabbards that Wilson-Duggar Co. actually produced. I wonder if we're not the only ones who hit upon this. The marking reads A Co 1/179. You may find information on this page that does not appear in existing publications or may differ from what is previously-published. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. 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. DX24/73 Contract DAAA09-85-C-0540 was awarded in March 1985. CAGE: 20014 P/N 1100077 Cunningham reported quantity of 45,800. In early 1944, the design was amended to both lengthen the strap assembly and incorporate a wire belt hanger. A/7/68, 10955080339 Utica Cutlery Co.: M5 1953 Some unanswered questions still remain. "1095-00-017-9701 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. 1/20, 1095-22-223-7164 Scabbard Body (reverse): Turkish Crescent and MKE trademark. It's in a "PWH" M8A1, excellent condition, with the retaining strap moved down to the center of the belt loop. One carton remains sealed, never having been opened since leaving the Working Home's shipping department more than 50 years ago. 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. 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. This example has a standard 2 piece handle held on with two screws. This is one of the rare example of Colt bayonet and sacabbard and both items were made in Germany. Sealed in its factory wrapping are both the M7 bayonet and a black M10 scabbard. 10955080339 The colt bayonet that says Made in W. Germany on the blade is priced about right. The USA provided 51,338 M1 rifles to Korea between 1950 and 1963 under the Military Assistance Program. (MIL-PAR), Conetta Mfg., Frazier Mfg., General Cutlery (GEN CUT), and Imperial Knife. The M7 has been partially replaced by the M9 bayonet in Army service, and the Marine Corps replaced it with the OKC-3S bayonet. The M7 bayonet NSN is NSN 1095-00-017-9701. This example is from the third M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. 1 EA US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY No, US at all. This example is from the first M7 bayonet contract awarded to General Cutlery. Unlike other M8A1 scabbards, this scabbard body has a rough crinkle-finish and no metal tip protector. The cartons pictured at left each contain two M8A1 scabbards assembled at the Pennsylvania Working Home in 1968. 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). 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. Bayonet M-7 w/Scabbard w/ M8A1 Scabbard, Used, Very Good to Excellent Condition Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details The marking is crudely scratched into the blade and on the reverse of the scabbard throatpiece, probably by a unit armorer. Milpar was awarded contract DA-11-199-AMC-625 in May 1964, the first government contract for the M7 bayonet. A- DAAF0169F8756 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. 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. The added M4 crosspiece covers the ricasso up to original blade runout. The grip is secured with Phillips-head screws. Adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to approximately $4.57 in October 1986, when the acquisition cost for the M10 Scabbard was $2.78. Antique Signed Japanese Katana Sword. M10 scabbard components are, essentially, commodities. Additional information is also found in the M7 Bayonet Contracts Summary. This quantity is consistent with the amount paid under the contract. Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. CAGE 83C25 The bayonets are typically found sealed in their original packaging. 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. 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