Kalashnikov Bayonets of the World

i came across one of these longer insulators the other day. it measures roughly 3,5/8", is unmarked and is a light gray / light tan color. is it likely this is russian or did other countries have this length insulator?

oh yes, that makes better sense on the grips

thanks mike! on the bayo labeled 2A, the grip panels appear to be made of wood and is not the chinese color or pattern wood. are there any bakelite grip panels that had woodgrain patterns like this? unlike the AKM's, do these simply unscrew? if so i guess i could just remove and inspect/test the ...

hey mike, greatly appreciate your info. that helps a ton to determine which ones go with certain rifles and what stays and goes. unfortunately, none of the bayos have russian proof marks on the right side

any thoughts on what year the transition to the late style single hanger bar might be on the ...

and my last appears to be early russian scabbard and russian bayo?

this one appears to be late russian scabbard with VERY thin leather, russian bayo

this one is very rough. appears to be late russian scabbard and early bayo with wood?

Hey guys, got a couple bayos here that i'm trying to confirm so i can match up with kits & rifles. any help would be greatly appreciated.

this one came with what looks like a bulgy scabbard and the bayo looks blued