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- Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
- Replies: 7
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Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
A collector recently posted online looking for detailed pictures of an Albanian ASH 78 folding spike bayonet. This rifle and bayonet are a copy of a Chinese AKM Type 56. There are several differences in the rifle, but the bayonet, (blade and sliding hilt), appears to be the same as the Chinese ones....
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:28 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian Unmarked Bayonet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2343
Re: Romanian Unmarked Bayonet
There are many differences. The most obvious to me is the hook at the bottom of the crossguard. Other than a few early Russian Type I bayonets, only the Hungarian ones have a round hook. All the others are more angular. The leather on the Hungarian hanger is natural with a white waxy finish. The Rom...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:26 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian Unmarked Bayonet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2343
Re: Romanian Unmarked Bayonet
If you did, I would say you are correct!? Did you find the clues? Cheers, Mike
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:20 pm
- Forum: Yugoslavia
- Topic: Yugoslavia Bayonet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2806
Re: Yugoslavia Bayonet
Hi Stefan, Another nice example. Yugoslavian AKM 6X4 Type II bayonet and scabbard. It is in excellent condition with matching numbers and has the correct accessories. You are building up a nice collection. When you have the time and interest you could sit down and compare your E.G. Type II with this...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:00 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian Unmarked Bayonet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2343
Re: Romanian Unmarked Bayonet
Hi Stefan,
It appears that you had a good day and aquired some nice examples. However, I am not sure about this one. What makes you think it is Romanian? Mike
It appears that you had a good day and aquired some nice examples. However, I am not sure about this one. What makes you think it is Romanian? Mike
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 6:54 pm
- Forum: Germany
- Topic: East German Bayonet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2819
Re: East German Bayonet
Hi Stefan, Another nice find. East German AKM 6X4 Type II (Modell 74) bayonet and scabbard. Excellent late production with matching numbers and correct accessories. It has a unique “A” mark on the scabbard cutter plate. I don’t remember seeing this before. I will need do some research. Any one else ...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 6:39 pm
- Forum: Finland
- Topic: Finnish M62
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2664
Re: Finnish M62
Hi Stefan, Very nice examples! These are rare and getting very expensive to acquire. Now you need to find one by Hackman to complete the maker variations. The ones with out the makers name are generally harder to find. The one I had appeared to have been made by Fiskars when comparing details. A lot...
- Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:32 pm
- Forum: Russia
- Topic: Russian AKM 6X3 Type I -II Transitional Bayonets and Scabbards
- Replies: 43
- Views: 39412
Re: Russian AKM 6X3 Type I -II Transitional Bayonets and Scabbards
Very nice example! I am envious. I never have owned one of these.
Now you have to find the Tula version of the transitional. They have the 6X4 Type II bayonets in the 6X3 Type I scabbards with the original matching numbers. They are even rarer? Mike
Now you have to find the Tula version of the transitional. They have the 6X4 Type II bayonets in the 6X3 Type I scabbards with the original matching numbers. They are even rarer? Mike
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:56 pm
- Forum: Germany
- Topic: East German KM87 AKM 6X4 TYpe II Bayonet & Scabbard
- Replies: 24
- Views: 25832
Re: East German KM87 AKM 6X4 TYpe II Bayonet & Scabbard
I think I will have to put that on my bucket list. Mike
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:39 pm
- Forum: Germany
- Topic: East German KM87 AKM 6X4 TYpe II Bayonet & Scabbard
- Replies: 24
- Views: 25832
Re: East German KM87 AKM 6X4 TYpe II Bayonet & Scabbard
Just curious, is this a private display or a public one like a museum? Rare to see examples.
Mike
Mike
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:34 am
- Forum: Finland
- Topic: Valmet scabbard
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1641
Re: Valmet scabbard
VERY Interesting! Great pictures. All new to me. Something else to add to my needs / want list. Any idea where someone could obtain one?
I notice the unusual rectangular bulge shape on the side from the ricasso to mid-blade. I would suppose that is for adde strength ? Mike
I notice the unusual rectangular bulge shape on the side from the ricasso to mid-blade. I would suppose that is for adde strength ? Mike
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:55 pm
- Forum: South Africa
- Topic: Chromed bayonet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5416
Re: Chromed bayonet
Very interesting pictures! Unfortunately all new to me. A complete mystery, both rifles and bayonets. One bayonet actually seems to be wearing a condom? To prevent snagging a flag? Hopefully Brian can provide more information / pictures. It’s in his neck of the woods!?
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 5:40 am
- Forum: Finland
- Topic: Finland AK47 Bayonet and Scabbard Variations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19239
Re: Finland AK47 Bayonet and Scabbard Variations
II have been doing some research concerning Russian AK47 belt hangers including these ones for the Finnish contracts. The Finnish ones at the top of this page included a first contract one with a black all leather hanger. It is unusual being all leather, strange bright rivet and unusual. I pulled th...
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2927
Re: Romanian AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard
I apologize. I use the term AK47 to differentiate from the AKM and AK74. Yes, there are better, correct descriptions. However, sometimes it is better to simplify? You are correct. There is no record of Romania ever manufacturing AK47 rifles or bayonets. However, It is known that they did import smal...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:31 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2927
Re: Romanian AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard
Here is another picture of the typical early AKM 6X3 Type I leather snap hook hangers. It shows the usual dark reddish brown leather with embossed edge lines. Mike
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:12 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2927
Re: Romanian AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard
Supposedly the Romanians did not manufacture the AK47 rifles or bayonets. They imported them from other ComBloc countries. This bayonet & scabbard appears similar to those made in Bulgaria. Perhaps made for a contract to Romania? The Bulgarians did not usually make a leather hanger. This bayonet...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:57 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2927
Romanian AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard
This is the AK47 bayonet that I believe to be Romanian. It appears to a Bulgarian bayonet. However, it has a brown leather belt hanger with embossed edge lines. The Bulgarian ones usually have a fabric belt loop and a leather hilt strap. I does have a similar number, but the numbers are a different ...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:07 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian AKM 6X3 Type I Hanger Variations
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13415
Re: Romanian AKM 6X3 Type I Hanger Variations
How about a picture of a dress uniform with white hanger.
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:42 am
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Romanian Type II variations
- Replies: 35
- Views: 25393
Re: Romanian Type II variations
Congratulations! Another nice addition. I believe Brian is the expert on these bayonet. Maybe he’ll have some comments? I’ve given up on even having one, or even any Romy Type II for that matter. Mike
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:36 am
- Forum: Russia
- Topic: border guard bayonet
- Replies: 30
- Views: 19120
Re: border guard bayonet
Congratulations! Very nice addition to your collection. As usual, I’m envious. Mike