M-1 Carbine Bayonet Markings?

ammo guy

July 18, 2014 18:09

I have a M-1 Carbine bayonet with markings on the hilt opposite of the barrel hole that are " U.S. M4" over "Bren-Dan". Any idea of the mfg or dates? It has a black composite handle heavlly checked. Thanks

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  11b6r

  July 18, 2014 18:22

  C&P-
  
  The M4 Second production bayonet resulted from post-war experimentation to address the shortcomings of the original M4. The two most significant differences are the two-piece molded plastic grip scales and the wider crosspiece. Production began in 1954 and continued at least into the late 1960s. Producers included:
  -Turner Manufacturing Co.
  -Imperial Knife Co.
  -Conetta Manufacturing Co,
  -Bren-Dan Manufacturing Co.
  
  According to noted U.S. bayonet authority Gary Cunningham, it is possible that Bren-Dan Co. is somehow related to Conetta Manufacturing Co. Both firms are of Stamford Connecticut. Like the Conetta bayonets, Bren-Dan M4 bayonets are somewhat of a mystery. No government records have been discovered to identify when these bayonets were made or how many may have been produced.

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  ammo guy

  July 19, 2014 06:20

  Thanks for the reply, I assume this is a Vietnam era one.

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