1956 U.S. M5A1 Bayonet With Scabbard - J&D Tool Co. - M1 Garand Rifle

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This knife/ bayonet is for use on the M1 Garand Rifle. SPECS: 6.75" Blade, 11.5" overall length, 4" black checkered molded plastic grip and is marked "U.S. M5-1/ J&D TOOL CO." under the bayonet cross guard. This bayonet comes with molded fiberglass scabbard with canvas belt loop & wire hanger which is marked: "U.S.M8A1/ V.P. CO" on the scabbard throat, "VP/25" on the back of the scabbard and "MRT" on the back of the belt loop. HISTORY: The M5 Bayonet was adopted by the U.S. military in 1953 to replace other bayonets for the M1 Garand rifle. It uses the M8A1 scabbard. During the Korean War, the M1 bayonet, which mounted to the M1 rifle, was found difficult to remove while wearing heavy gloves. As a result, the M5 bayonet was designed. This was a total redesign based on the M4 bayonet used by the M1 carbine. The M5 bayonet looks nothing like the original M1 bayonet and is the only U.S. bayonet without a barrel mount ring on the cross guard, making it look more like a fighting knife than a bayonet. There were three different patterns made: M5, M5-1, and M5A1. There were at least 11 M5/M5A1 prime contracts, and approximate years of production include: Imperial Knife Co.: M5 195354, M5A1 196768, 197273, 1976; Aerial Cutlery Co.: M5 1954, M5A1 ca. 195759; Columbus Milpar & Manufacturing Co.: M5A1 196269; J & D Tool Co.: M5 195456, M5A1 1957; Utica Cutlery Co.: M5 1954. 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. The 1956 contract began as M5 bayonets but production changed to the M5A1 mid-contract. These bayonets were marked M5-1. J & D Tool Co. was a family business that manufactured tools, dies, letter opener machines, and rifle components for the U.S. Government. The company was formed in 1947, and operated until 1963. At their peak, J & D Tool Co. reportedly employed 90 workers. The initials J & D were once thought to represent Jones and Dickinson. J & D were the initials of two of the company's three founders' siblings: John, Dominick, and Theresa Spera (married name, Pittaro). However, the longer form was not used in the company name which was simply J & D Tool Co. SHIPPING - We offer free shipping anywhere within the continental US.

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1956 U.S. M5A1 Bayonet With Scabbard - J&D Tool Co. - M1 Garand Rifle
1956 U.S. M5A1 Bayonet With Scabbard - J&D Tool Co. - M1 Garand Rifle
Lot number: 77
Seller: Will Sullivan Auction Co.
Event: Firearms & Early Military Assets
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