Kalashnikov Bayonets of the World

Hi Mik,

Warning! Stop while you can. One AK bayonet often leads to more. It’s like eating just one chip out of a bag. BTW …. Get used to the eye rolls too. It never stops. I still get it after 60 years.
Welcome aboard! Cheers, Mike

Sorry Hans, I am having posting issues. I got cut off on the previous reply then it posted twice. To finish answering your questions: Mine are kept in a basement room without windows. It is heated and air conditioned. Also with a dehumidifier and alarm system as there are also firearms. Most are on ...

Hi Hans, You might just scroll thru this section of the Forum. Several pages full of questions and discussions.
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Good Morning Hans, Welcome to the Forum! A lot has changed since the 1990s. Lots of new information and pictures have become avaiable. Hard copy references have been unable to keep up. Places like this Forum make it easier to keep up with new information and ideas, Just remember, there are no dumb q...

Hi Stefan, My best guess is East German, (DDR), AK47 6X2 bayonet. The scabbard is definitely E.G. AK47 first variation that has been reworked and belt hanger replaced. The E.G. bayonets usually have a solid dark blueing on the hilt and black plastic grip panels. In the pictures you finish seems to b...

Yes, I have the same reference book. My translation is basically the same as the one above. This window marking has been discussed on several online sites. Most agree that it seems to represent an arsenal sub-contractor who makes replacement parts for reworking/ replacement. Perhaps after original p...

Hi Akrem,
It is an East German, (DDR), AKM 6X3 Type l bayonet and scabbard, (Modell 1959). It Appears to be in Good condition with matching numbers. Missing a belt hanger and wrist strap to be complete. These were produced from late 1962 to 1979.
Regards, Mike

Hi Joe, In the last 6 months I have sold 2 flat pommel Romanian 6X3 Type l bayonets and scabbards on eBay. Both were complete with correct hangers and wrist straps in EXC condition. One brought $135.00 the other $142.50. Like Dragur2791 says, it depends markings, condition, belt hangers and straps. ...

FYI. 1970 marked bayonets had no consistent numbering or placement. No one seems to know where or when they were individually numbered. Many have no numbers, Unissued? Mike

Breakdown of 1958 A code production. 35. A00224 - A09187. 28%. 17. A10657 - A19958 14%. 18. A20737 - A29831. 15%. 19. A30972 - A39629. 16%. 8. A40010 - A44131. 6% These numbers were recycled with each order / contract. Over 300,000 were produced over an 8 - 10 year period. For example if the yearly ...

This is a total breakdown of the serial numbers that have been submitted or collected. A total of 124 numbers were found. Date. Quantity. Number range (low-high). Percentage of tota 1957. 4 P015 - PO89. .03% Note: Est. Only 100 made. 1957. 8. A00006 - A01007. .06% Note: Est. Only 1000 made. 1958. 97...

The first picture is an enlarged one of the bayonet hilt pictured above. The numbers are blurred and unreadable. The second picture is a sample showing the mold marks on the bottom of an Iraqi Tabuk bayonet grip. If they are present on the bayonet at the top it would help confirm that it was Iraqi. ...

Hi Benni, Welcome to our Forum. Lots of good pictures and information here. I agree with your identification of the above item. East German AKM 6X4 Type II scabbard. Romanian AKM 6X3 type I fabric and leather belt hanger. The bayonet appears to be an Iraqi AKM 6X4 Type II. I am unable to confirm tha...

Sorry to see you leave us Marc! It has been interesting and educational to have you as a member of this Forum. I wish you well in your future endeavors! Best Regards, Mike

Here is a picture from the Russian reference book compared to the one in my collection. Note, the one in the book has rough circular machining on the front. Mine is as cast, no machining on the front. Mike

A few more pictures of the Albanian ASH 78 bayonet. Mike 6EA7A6D6-C234-4CEA-B8D6-8C6572505AD9.jpeg A362C20D-DA61-4191-B780-1C0D3180234C.jpeg C971A2D2-C7AC-49EF-A968-1E614D62542D.jpeg 23410911-B89B-40C9-8D02-12B34919B82E.jpeg 4E06EB09-F7AA-4A47-B3FD-081A5CB333B8.jpeg D14B870F-E209-4D1D-AE6E-BC7716B15...

Hi Marc, Here are some detailed pictures of what is suspected to be an Albanian ASH 78 bayonet. Left to Right in all pictures are an early Chinese T56 with milled/machined hilt, a later Chinese with a cast hilt, and the Albanian cast hilt. What appears to be corrosion on the Albanian are from the ro...

Yes, I have that book too. I had missed the “R” stamp. I didn’t associate it with the one I have. The “R”s do look the same. I guess if I trust this book I may have an Albanian spike? I have asked for confirmation from other sources which may help. Several of the ASH 78 parts kits have been imported...

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....

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...