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by Mr. B.
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: North Korea
Topic: North Korean Transitionals
Replies: 26
Views: 35596

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...
by Mr. B.
Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:55 am
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Replies: 42
Views: 11602

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....
by Mr. B.
Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: Germany
Topic: East German AKM 6X3 Type I Scabbard differences
Replies: 1
Views: 3485

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...
by Mr. B.
Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Replies: 42
Views: 11602

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...
by Mr. B.
Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Replies: 42
Views: 11602

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...
by Mr. B.
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Replies: 42
Views: 11602

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...
by Mr. B.
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: Yugoslavia
Topic: Yugo fighting knife
Replies: 10
Views: 12546

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?
by Mr. B.
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Yugoslavia
Topic: Yugo fighting knife
Replies: 10
Views: 12546

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...
by Mr. B.
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: Yugoslavia
Topic: Yugo fighting knife
Replies: 10
Views: 12546

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
by Mr. B.
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Yugoslavia
Topic: Yugo fighting knife
Replies: 10
Views: 12546

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, ...
by Mr. B.
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Replies: 42
Views: 11602

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
by Mr. B.
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

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
by Mr. B.
Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

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...
by Mr. B.
Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:41 am
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

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...
by Mr. B.
Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Hungarian commemorative bayonet
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

Re: Hungarian commemorative bayonet

Hi Bastiaan, Welcome to our Forum. Yes, bayonets like this are a curiosity. There are some collectors that specialize in presentation and commemorative items. Others prefer just military issued examples. The Hungarian ones are a little more common than other types. Your translation of the plaque was...
by Mr. B.
Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Polish 6H4? What are your thoughts?
Replies: 7
Views: 2284

Re: Polish 6H4? What are your thoughts?

Yes, it could be some backyard Bubba messing around with a 3D printer. However, it could also be a valid experimental piece as they are testing different materials and processes. Testing the fit and dimensions before marking new molds? After all they were experimenting with molding the grip directly...
by Mr. B.
Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Replies: 42
Views: 11602

Re: Is this a bayonet for an AK?

Yes, Marco is very knowledgeable about AK Bayonets and is a member of this forum. Good to see the pictures of his book. He has put a lot of time and effort into it. Mike
by Mr. B.
Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:55 am
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Replies: 42
Views: 11602

Re: Is this a bayonet for an AK?

This discussion is not closing! Someone out there has more information. We just have to find them. I have contacted several other collectors sites. I have checked with other collectors and checked all my reference material. Lots of opinions and ideas, but no confirmations. In my opinion it is a prof...
by Mr. B.
Wed Nov 22, 2023 2:21 am
Forum: Finland
Topic: Finnish M62 Hackman
Replies: 2
Views: 3195

Re: Finnish M62 Hackman

Hi Stefan, Congratulations on the nice M62 by Hackman. Also on having the three main variations. The other variation mentioned in references is for the blades. THere is a short clip point and a long clip point. For me these are difficult to distinguish without have a different one to compare with. A...
by Mr. B.
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Is this a bayonet for an AK?
Replies: 42
Views: 11602

Re: Is this a bayonet for an AK?

Hi Rafal, First of all, I was not declaring this bayonet a fake! Just a possibility, as you say, we’ve seen a lot of weird things come out of the Balkans in the past. This bayonet is definitely well designed, manufactured and assembled. Not a backyard Bubba! Still difficult to understand without kno...