Thanks to a M14 enthusiast, a 1960 Springfield Armory photo has come to light. The photo caption clearly states Ever-Tite Manufacturing Co. (Davenport, IA) manufactured M14 flash suppressor nut pliers (7790493). The photo is dated 1960. Flash suppressor nut pliers were also produced in 1962 under a separate government contract. The contractor in 1962 has not been confirmed but it could have been Ever-Tite Manufacturing. Ever-Tite also produced the M14 front sight.