Croblade is correct. In the Russian AK books these are depicted as a precursor to the AK47 bayonet, not a transition between the AK47 and AKM bayonets.
Martin
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- Thu Dec 17, 2015 7:52 pm
- Forum: Russia
- Topic: The AK47/AKM Transitional Bayonet?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12965
Re: INSAS
The INSAS rifle is considered an AK varient, Just like th Galil and Valmet rifles. So, I consider their bayonets part of the family.
Martin
Martin
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:09 pm
- Forum: Russia
- Topic: The AK47/AKM Transitional Bayonet?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12965
Re: The AK47/AKM Transitional Bayonet?
Those appear in many of the Russian AK books. They are always listed as experimental - ergo uber rare.
MDI
MDI
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:03 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: AK and related bayonets Factories
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11117
Re: AK and related bayonets Factiries
East German bayonets were produced at Ernest Thalmann factory in Suhl.
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:37 am
- Forum: Bulgaria
- Topic: Bulgarian AKM Type II Painted Black
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12903
Re: Bulgarian AKM Type II Painted Black
Croblade, Along with the bayonet I pictured my friend also had a Bulgarian knife in an Izhevsk scabbard painted black with the typical Bulgarian black leather hanger and wrist strap as with this bayonet. Therefore, I would agree with your assessment and consider we have evidence for such a conclusio...
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:33 am
- Forum: Wanted to Buy/Trade
- Topic: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12302
Re: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
Gyppo,
Here you go. Top to Bottom:
Izhevsk 6x3 Arsenal rework missing wrist strap
Maadi Brown Grip missing hanger
Polish Type 58 AK47 with Reproduction Hanger
Martin
Here you go. Top to Bottom:
Izhevsk 6x3 Arsenal rework missing wrist strap
Maadi Brown Grip missing hanger
Polish Type 58 AK47 with Reproduction Hanger
Martin
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:35 am
- Forum: Wanted to Buy/Trade
- Topic: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12302
Re: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
Here are three of the bayonets I listed. Top to Bottom:
Russian 6x4 NOS
Est German AK74 with Orange Grip
Bulgarian 6x4
Martin
Russian 6x4 NOS
Est German AK74 with Orange Grip
Bulgarian 6x4
Martin
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:26 am
- Forum: Wanted to Buy/Trade
- Topic: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12302
Re: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
Brian, the Russian knife is referred to as the NR40, the Model 40 or the ZIK 43 depending on the source. I have attached pictures for your perusal. This is a very rare knife. It is not that well constructed so I can see how many of them would not have lasted. This is the real deal, not a copy.
Martin
Martin
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:36 am
- Forum: Wanted to Buy/Trade
- Topic: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12302
Re: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
Thanks. No need to apologize. I have the following available: Bulgarian AK74 Bayonet Orange 6x4 - excellent $30.00 East German AKM/AK74 Bayonet 6x4 with Black Grip - good+ $30.00 East German AKM/AK74 Bayonet 6x4 with Orange Grip - excellent $100.00 Egyptian Maadi Bayonet - Brown grip - no hanger $25...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 2:06 am
- Forum: Wanted to Buy/Trade
- Topic: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12302
Re: WTB Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian and Russian 47 bayo's
You have me a little confused. Egypt to the best of my knowledge did not make an AK47 bayonet. They made an AKM type bayonet, but not an AK47 type bayonet. If you are using the term 47 Bayonet to mean specifically AK47 type bayonets, that is one thing, if you are using it to mean all AK type bayonet...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:02 am
- Forum: Czechoslovakia
- Topic: Early VZ58 Bayonet with 3 rivet grip
- Replies: 5
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Early VZ58 Bayonet with 3 rivet grip
Another bayonet I picked up at SAR. This one is a Czech VZ58 variation I had not previously seen. It is the early style (in fact the scabbard is dated 1961) with the short tang and rounded hilt. This bayonet is unusual in that it has three rivets visible in the grip.
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:59 am
- Forum: Bulgaria
- Topic: Bulgarian AKM Type II Painted Black
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12903
Bulgarian AKM Type II Painted Black
I picked this bayonet up at SAR last weekend. I had seen them before but ignored them. A friend actually gave this to me. I have heard a couple of stories on these. First story is these were painted by the Bulgarians as part of a specific customer order then the customer backed out and they were sen...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 4:31 am
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: AIMS-74 Bayonet
- Replies: 16
- Views: 26933
Re: AIMS-74 Bayonet
Nice find Brian. I have two variations of this bayonet that I will post pics of later (Logo location and design) both have cotton web, dark green hgangers, but I have also seen examples here in the US with the same hanger you have.
MDI
MDI
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:27 am
- Forum: Russia
- Topic: AFGHAN WAR TYPE II AKM WITH FIELD ART
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7668
Re: AFGHAN WAR TYPE II AKM WITH FIELD ART
Nope that was refinished in a Soviet arsenal and went back on line with Soviet troops. My best guess the refurbishment was done in Ukraine.
MDI
MDI
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:33 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Discussion
- Topic: New Member Introductions
- Replies: 74
- Views: 90907
Re: New Member Introductions
I am Martin Ivie, author of the book KALASHNIKOV BAYONETS . I have been collecting ComBloc items for over 30 years. I collect mainly weapons including rifles, bayonets, and inert ordnance with a strong emphasis on Soviet Era from the 1970 to 1990 period. I also collect associated web gear, and ComBl...
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:26 pm
- Forum: Russia
- Topic: AFGHAN WAR TYPE II AKM WITH FIELD ART
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7668
AFGHAN WAR TYPE II AKM WITH FIELD ART
Thought I'd start this section with one of the more interesting blades in my collection. This is an Afghan War period piece with some interesting "Trench Art". The blade has a mountain seen and the word "АФГАНИСТАН" (Afghanistan) carved into it on the right side. On the left side...