M8A1 scabbard-authentic or not? Colt?

[Boy Howdy]

I just picked up these two scabbards off the bay.

The one on the left is obviously authentic.

The one on the right I am questioning.

There are no markings what so ever.

I have seen this scabbard for sale as a "COLT" scabbard.(?)

I want to run this by some folks more in the know than I am.

Any information, positive or negative, is greatly appreciated.

[Boy Howdy]

If any or you Forum-6 Actual's think this should be in the edged weapon forum please feel free to move it. Thank you

[Misfit 45]

I honestly think that the scabbard in question has no colt affiliation whatsoever.  It may have been used for one of the Eickhorn Colt M7 bayonets, but nothing U.S..  It looks foreign made.

Marv

[Boy Howdy]

I have to agree with you on that, Marv.

They are still not in hand but when they are maybe some marking(s) will be found.

[SKIPH]

Agree that it could be an Eickhorn, or even a newer Chinese copy. Check the inside of the throat, and see if it is a weird bright colored green, plus the metal is painted black, not parkerized. The couple of Eickhorn M8A1s I own have a different look and textured finish than what is pictured.  SKIP

[Boy Howdy]

Thanks Skip.

I'll take a look when they arrive.

Seth

[Slufstuff]

IMO the one on the right is a Chinese replica. Looks like the typical shiny plastic body and sketchy webbing, plus black painted unmarked metal. It is most likely one of the early repros they brought in 20 or so years ago before they started adding faux US markings.