Colt 601 Build

[Madcap]

Yes, sir right you are and thanks, math was never my strong point.

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[Madcap]

Off Topic: I haven't wanted to comment up to now but I'm curious ...when did all these annoying pop ups appear?

[Madcap]

There's a German made M7 just as you described on eBay with the butt screw for $245. 00...more than I'd want to pay. The one ordered from Numrich Gun Parts was $112 free shipping so I'll have to try and figure what can be done with it. The German example with that butt screw would be easier to add a modified handle - I'll have to wait and see what shows up from "Gun Parts". The description they gave was " Marked Colt 62316, Original Colt MFG AR18 ARMALITE " I like a challenge and look forward to finding out what's possible.

As always thanks again for your help Jim.

Dick

[browningautorifle]

German made M7 just as you described on eBay with the butt screw for $245. 00

I was looking at the actual green handle and fibrite brown handle painted green...for over a grand USD...and the one I last saw was far from perfect. Anyway, they ARE available.

Here's a thread that shows clearly the butt end, how rough. Anybody interested in any M16 bayonet info? - AR15.COM

Apparently Cogburn arsenal has the grips. Well, out of stock but you can see what they did. Retro Style M7 Bayonet Grips (No Screw Glue-on DIY) Cogburn Arsenal

[Madcap]

Jim,

Prices on original 601 bayonets are cost prohibitive. I discovered the same reference on the repro grips. The resulting plastic texture used during the 3-D process looked odd but maybe could be sanded smooth. They're unavailable now but the process may offer a possibility.

Thanks to the M16 bayonet reference I understand now how the handle consisted of two halves and was attached with rivets or screws with plugs. Maybe after the Numrich bayonet shows up, I'll be inspired to carry on with ideas.

Meanwhile, I found some lower-than-normal prices and convinced myself to spend money on an original, unissued double mag pouch and some repro Brownells 601 magazines. The mags had a heavy preservative that was wiped off then rubbed down to give a "used" appearance. They look very good, and I'll be interested to see how well they function at the range.

Anyone interested Gun Broker has the mags available from "Gun Doc" for $34.99.

[Madcap]

Something I just thought of and realized that the Colt AR18 Armalite bayonet may not fit the AR15/M16 flash hider if both the rifles flash hiders aren't the same diameter ...even though they're both .223 barrels.
Photo comparisons of the two rifles look identical but it should be delivered Saturday, so we'll see.

[browningautorifle]

Colt AR18 Armalite bayonet

I'm sorry, I've never heard of a bayonet specific for the "AR18"... I think you'll be fine. The AR18 is same as the AR180, they interchange perfectly, I had an early Armalite.

[Madcap]

The M7 Bayonet arrived early yesterday in near mint condition. Marked Colt but no "Armalite" marking as hoped. None the less I feel very satisfied and indeed fits the 601 perfectly. It may take some time, but maybe a means to reproduce a 601 handle can be made despite the lack of the Armalite marking.

[browningautorifle]

Nice looking bayonet...

[Madcap]

Nice looking bayonet...

Do you understand why there are gaps between both ends of the handle on these bayonets? It seems to be common on all the M7's I've seen.