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Nothing much to add to date. I'm waiting for a safe selector switch to be center drilled to match the 601 original dimpled switch. Most available parts, repro or original have been found and added and I'm pretty satisfied this build will be a close example of a 601considering the lower isn't an original "01" and not full auto. Soon as the selector switch is finished photos of the competed build will be posted.
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Madcap
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Still waiting on the selector switch but meantime I'm thinking of trying to duplicate a Colt Armalite 601 Bayonet.
I ordered a Colt bayonet from Numrich that was listed as made by Armalite for the AR18 in "good - exc condition". The photo was not that good so it's difficult to know if the marking actually says "Colt's Armalite" on the blade. If it's possible I'll try to find some round plastic stock and duplicate a 601 bayonet handle. I'm not sure what type of plastic the original was made of, but the idea might be possible to replace the standard M8 handle with one that looks correct for the 601.
I can't tell how the handle was attached since original example photos only indicate two round depressions on the right side. Any thoughts on what type of plastic might be appropriate or how the handle was attached please let me know.
Dick
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Madcap, I think you're mixing the nomenclature for the bayonet with the scabbard. The scabbard was an M8A1, the bayonet an M7.
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Yes, sir right you are and thanks, math was never my strong point. 
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Off Topic: I haven't wanted to comment up to now but I'm curious ...when did all these annoying pop ups appear?
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Originally Posted by
Madcap
I can't tell how the handle was attached
Originally Posted by
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Any thoughts on how the handle was attached please let me know.
Pics always show a blank butt, like it was flat peened and painted. No sun burst or screw. If you could find a German
example there's a phillips screw at the butt and you could slide a handle on, they're available.
Pic of the butt...
RARE PROTOTYPE M7 COLT ARMALITE BAYONET FOR THE AR15/M16.
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