Kalashnikov Bayonets of the World

In my opinion the bayonet and scabbard at the start of this thread are from the Finnish 1st contract. Based only on the lack of the Russian military acceptance on the bayonet and the belt hanger on the scabbard. Just a guess, an unusual example. Mike

Also remember that these bayonets and scabbards are not paired or matched with each other. They can be changed and switched around by anyone, for any reason, at any time. Without the Russian military “CB” stamp they are not for Russian issue or use. The unmarked ones could be made for export or cont...

I just checked my 1st contract Finnish bayonet. I found only one “X” on the scabbard flange. Mine is in New condition and the are no other proof marks. It is one of the three in the last picture below. 4. Serial numbers. Supposably the 4 digit serial numbers stamped on the left side of the pommel ar...

Wow, another one of these Russian, Finnish, or other contract bayonets and scabbards. I have seen several similar to this in the last year. Ones like yours bring up more questions than information. They don’t seem to follow any of the identification clues we usually use. 1. Scabbard Body. Early Russ...

Coming along nicely! Still a lot of variations to look for. Lots available and prices are still reasonable. Mike

We may have found a what we suspect is an Albanian AK47 folding spike bayonet!? Check it out here: viewtopic.php?t=492 Mike

Congrats on finding the orange grip. All this E.G. stuff has been out of production for a while now. All the good stuff is getting harder to find, most have disappeared into collections. Mike
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Hi Mike Nice way to start a collection. Great pictures. Yes, it’s a Romanian AKM 6X3 Type l bayonet and scabbard with matching numbers. Note they are numbered to match a rifle serial number. The all leather wrap around belt hanger is also correct. You are missing the rubber insulator on the scabbard...

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. ...