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- Tue May 07, 2024 12:50 am
- Forum: Russia
- Topic: Russian AK47
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1807
Re: Russian AK47
The bayonet and scabbard are Russian made at the izhevsk arsenal. Not for internal use. Made for a contract or provided to another country. Most likely the 1st contract for Finland. The correct belt hanger would have helped confirm it. A nice bayonet and scabbard unfortunately difficult to find and ...
- Mon May 06, 2024 1:55 am
- Forum: Russia
- Topic: Russian AK47
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1807
Re: Russian AK47
Let’s start with the scabbard. The body could be a Finnish 1st contract with the two band hanger bracket. Also the Finnish scabbard is usually without a drain hole, (not visible in your pictures). The belt hanger is not Russian or Finnish. I have never seen one like that before. It appears to be han...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:23 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Russian 6H5 genuine or souvenir?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 288
Re: Russian 6H5 genuine or souvenir?
Hi Bas, I am not sure what to tell you. It appears to me to an original, as issued, Russian AK74 6X5 bayonet and scabbard. It is the early first variation with the narrow crossguard. Mine is Plum colored with specks. I can not tell if yours is plum or black from your pictures. I understand about the...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:56 pm
- Forum: Poland
- Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard Variations
- Replies: 21
- Views: 23558
Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard Variations
More pictures of my Polish 1970 bayonet with “Green” grips and black painted finish. Shown with a standard 1958 version at the bottom for comparison. Mike
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:42 pm
- Forum: Poland
- Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard Variations
- Replies: 21
- Views: 23558
Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard Variations
Hi Mark, Thanks for your very interesting post! I have said, “always something new to learn”, and this is proof. To my knowledge no one has ever mentioned the “Green” grips. No, I have not seen this green on any other countries AK47 6X2 bayonets. I did not even notice it on one in my collection. Min...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:52 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10462
Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
Hi Dange, Nice find! The Polish AK47 bayonets and scabbards with the 1970 dates are somewhat scarce. This post section is primarily concerning the “P” “A” and “Z” production / serial numbers. If you are interested in more info and pictures of 1970’s go down to and click on “ Poland” on the home page...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:26 pm
- Forum: North Korea
- Topic: North Korean Transitionals
- Replies: 26
- Views: 37174
Re: North Korean Transitionals
I recently received some new barrowed pictures of a T58 (AK47) to T68 (AKM) transitional bayonet. Comparing these new pictures with the pictures of the T58 and T68 we already have gives us a better idea of how they were made. The main change was the machining of the crossguard and latch block. The h...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:55 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12931
Re: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Hi Rafal, First the Ad you linked was totally messed up. It is not an Yugo M64. It has a stamped receiver? The description lists it as a Polish M64? I would not buy from this company! There were many different versions of the Yugo M64. (M64A, B, C, etc.). There was no mass production until the M70s....
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:23 am
- Forum: Germany
- Topic: East German AKM 6X3 Type I Scabbard differences
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3771
Re: East German AKM 6X3 Type I Scabbard differences
Hi Benni, The best thing to do is spend some time going through all the “ Germany “ posts. That will answer most of your questions or at least give you things to consider. I guess I would keep the old bayonet and scabbard just because of condition to display. It’s unfortunate that it does not have m...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:11 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12931
Re: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Here is a better picture that shows the relationship of the bayonet to the rifle. The line drawing is to Scale 1:1. The two pictures from Rafal, side annd top view, are scaled as close as I could get them. One of his pictures had a tape measure along the hilt. This indicated that the hilt measured 4...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:45 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12931
Re: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Hi Marc, Yes, These drawings help confirm what we could visualize from the enlarged pictures. From the one on the left we can “see” the standard muzzle attachment and a full section. On the right we can “see” that the bayonet would not mount over the granade launching spigot. However, the one on the...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12931
Re: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Hello Beryl, Thanks to a suggestion from Benni it looks like we may have an answer. Yes, it appears to be an AK bayonet. To be specific, possibly a test or prototype bayonet for an early Yugoslav Model M64 rifle. This picture is not quite to scale, but does show the relative attachment points. Every...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:50 pm
- Forum: Yugoslavia
- Topic: Yugo fighting knife
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13147
Re: Yugo fighting knife
Hi Gerhard, As usual, excellent documented information! Thank you for your expertise! Also as usual, always something new to learn or remember as we grow older. I had forgotten about the 6X3 Yugos. Best regards, Mike. PS: Check out the new posts about the “mystery” Yugo AK47 style bayonet. Possible?
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:12 pm
- Forum: Yugoslavia
- Topic: Yugo fighting knife
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13147
Re: Yugo fighting knife
Benni, This kamp knife appears to have been made from an AKM 6X3 Type I bayonet and scabbard. This view of the hilt shows that the pins in the wood hilt align with the holes in the 6X3 hilt tang. It is unknown if or where the internal pommel was removed. If they drilled out the rivets and removed th...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:57 pm
- Forum: Yugoslavia
- Topic: Yugo fighting knife
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13147
Re: Yugo fighting knife
Hello again Benni,
Another thing to consider is if this knife is even Yugoslavian at all? This is a translation of the front of the instructions. Camp Knife Flag. Features and Operating Instructions. Red Flag Institution, (Company?). Kragujevac, (SERBIA!). Mike
Another thing to consider is if this knife is even Yugoslavian at all? This is a translation of the front of the instructions. Camp Knife Flag. Features and Operating Instructions. Red Flag Institution, (Company?). Kragujevac, (SERBIA!). Mike
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:03 pm
- Forum: Yugoslavia
- Topic: Yugo fighting knife
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13147
Re: Yugo fighting knife
Hi Benni, First of all this is not an AK bayonet. It is a commercial “Camp Knife” converted from an AK bayonet and scabbard. It is a very interesting conversion. It appears to be very functional, well made and has a nice appearance. Personally I would have preferred a metal pommel though!? However, ...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:49 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12931
Re: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
For me this is the best information so far regarding the mystery bayonet! The early M64 above looks like a possibility. I’ll have to do some more research. Not to sure about the M56 SMG. Will study some references / pictures. Mike
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:08 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3064
Re: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
The difference between the cast/machined and stamped scabbard cutter plates can be seen here:
http://akbayonets.info/viewtopic.php?t=156
http://akbayonets.info/viewtopic.php?t=156
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:57 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3064
Re: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
The eBay number works for me. Maybe due to the location? Here are the pictures and info from the listing. Too much of a coincidence not to share!? Compare with yours. Unfortunately nothing special about the bayonets or scabbards. Each just picked from a pile of rework and put together randomly. Both...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:41 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3064
Re: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
Sorry for the delayed response. We had not discussed value. They are not “inexpensive”. Below is a current listing on eBay, (# 73951757642). Seller is Buldozjor in Latvia. Price is US $650.00. The item is very similar to yours. Your plaque is in better condition. His has the complete belt hanger. Th...