Thank you for your video. Regarding 5:47, on the M7 Bayonet there is a gap between the grip and the crossguard and a gap between the grip and the pommel. These gaps were deliberate to allow clearance to mitigate the possibility of cracking on the plastic grip from too tight flush contact with the steel terminal ends. Regarding 11:16 on the locket of the M8A1 Scabbard, the marking “B.M. CO.” was for the Beckwith Manufacturing Company which was located in Dover, New Hampshire. Regarding 12:01, the marking “VP” was for the Victory Plastics Company which was located in Hudson, Massachusetts.

Even recently made M7s by OKC still have those gaps. Doesn't seem to effect utility in any way. The M9 bayonets are better all around utility knives, but these m7s were better combat knives.

thaks a lot , in the mexican Heroic Militay Naval school all the cadets carry a m7 bayonet with m10 sccabard to put in the m16 rifle, i recently y brought one , with the m8a1 scabbard in black color, and its fantastic,

The difference between the M5 and M6 bayonet is actually that the M5 has a stud on the cross guard that inserts into the end of the M1 gas tube, while the M6 has a ring that fits around the M14 muzzle device. The M7 shared the same bakelite handle with post-1954 M4 bayonets for the M1 carbine. MIL-B-1309 was the specification for the M1917, M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonets. In Revision E (08MAY1975), paragraph 3.4, the specification states that, "Unless otherwise specified on the drawings, all parts shall be interchangeable between similar items." When fitted to an AR-15 or M16 with bayonet lug, the M7 ring sits as far aft on the flash hider as possible. Because distance between the M16 bayonet lug and flash hider was greater than the M1 carbine, which had no flashider, the M7 bayonet tang was slightly longer. But because the grip is interchangeable with the M4 bayonet, there is a noticeable gap on original M7s. Revision E of the specification remained current until inactivation on 08SEP2020. Any example of an M7 without a gap above and below the grip is probably not a US contract item manufactured in accordance with MIL-B-1309.

Was issued this item in the USMC in the early issue dates. Reason I commented was my laundry number in boot camp was 19. If you were in the USMC you would know and always remember that. Awesome content my Aussie friend. Subbed.

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Depending on what state your in/how far you’re willing to travel, if you want bayonets there is literally thousands of them at the Brisbane arms fair. It’s crazy

I think there are several US brands that made the M7 bayonet. Be on the lookout for them.

Very informative👍The VP mark is for Victory Plastic same as the M5 scabbard for the No4 bayonet.

West Germany also made US M7s which were issued to US troops

Actually for the markings there should be a serial number marked on the side of the guard as well.

M7 Bayonets are also used with the Ruger Mini 14 Rifle & a few U.S. issue shotguns.

Greetings from Arizona, USA. Thank you for your video, as it is very informative. I have a Colt M7 purchased around ten or so years back, which supposedly was one one of 20,000 "new old stock" originally manufactured during the Vietnam conflict which were found in a warehouse. There were a few different online retailers offering them with prices hovering somewhere between a low of $150 upwards of $300 USD each. They sold out at the 3 or 4 online retailers relatively quickly. The last time I saw any for sale (around a year and a half after they first appeared), likely from that batch, they were selling (being scalped) for around $500 or so USD on ebay.

“BMCO” (for Beckwith Manufacturing Company).

Just got myself a Coretta m7 bayonet. It has 3 on the scabbard. Its joined my other imperial m7 and my milpar m5A1 bayonet

Gd vid thx. If you're into collecting, look into Colt blade marked Imperial & Eickhorn ...nice broad arrow M10

I have one of those. And I always figured that the gap between cross guard and the handle is on purpose to allow for movement/flex, while e.g. trying to break something open, or remove it when it got stuck. edit: my scabbard was made inW. Germany. Germany howerever never used that bayonet

An M7 bayonet is the best one out there. Have you seen any of the crap other countries have made?

New 2022 batch of general cutlery m7 came with my remington r4 complete upper brand new. General cutlery only made these bayonets 3 times in history.

New sub here. Can I ask if you can link where you got this amazing knife? Thank you.

nice

I have a number of these, the best being made by Eichhorn. Another decent quality one is marked "Colt", and "W. Germany". I have one with the hilt and scabbard in desert sand colour, made for the first Gulf War. I was on standby for this conflict, but in the event, it was over before I got to take part. I have been a collector since I bought my first bayonet as a youth in 1968. At that time, most junk shops had a decent selection of bayonets, many being souvenirs from the Great War.

This off subject a little…but here about 2015 I had purchased a Springfield M1A rifle and of course I needed to purchase the bayonet lug flash hider and a M7 bayonet,so at the time Fulton Armory had new in the box unissued M7 bayonet’s and m8a1 scabbard’s for sale alone with the flash hider so I ordered the set up …the bayonet arrived unopened from the factory in a sealed plastic bag with a brown sealed box marked m6 bayonet with a bunch of numbers n stuff and inside the box was wrapped in silver plastic bag of some sort the bayonet…a M7 BOC manufactured bayonet…that doesn’t fit the M14 or M1A …I don’t understand how a sealed from the factory bayonet with all the proper numbers could have the wrong bayonet in it …the date was 6/68 …kinda crazy government screw up I guess….

I have to say, my scabbard broke. I was very annoyed. The entire plastic sheath snapped and it is unusable. I am curious about grabbing an M10 now, as I suspect based on the age of the original design, it probably did not use the most robust plastics.

Iike all us bayonets from the M1 onwards the blade grinding is rough,and they are a loose fit on the rifles

G'day mate, for some reason I only just found your channel, excellent mate👍🇦🇺 Have subbed and will definitely share around.. Where are you? I'm in Brisbane 🇦🇺🦘

My milpar m7 was used in 68 in nam now sits on my ar15

Didn’t realize that we gave the Afghans bayonets. I wouldn’t trust any ANA regulars with bayonets

How do you use the metal clip on the top to attach this scabbard to a belt?

I want to buy a M7 bayonet and cut the barrel loop off of it so it will be easier to carry as a self-defense knife. I found a new in foil packaged M7 for $100 dollars. ⚠️ Do you recommend me to buy a COLT marked M7 bayonet or a IMPERIAL marked M7 bayonet ?