Kalashnikov Bayonets of the World

Mike, I hoped you would find this example interesting. Thank you for taking the time to examine this one. Your knowledge is appreciated and absorbed. Your assessment makes sense to me and until I hear a solid argument against it, I will consider this a Finnish 1st contract and mark it off the wishli...

I finally located an orange example for the collection. Here is an updated group photo, as well as my stash of parts.

Nearly forgot the spare parts.

Here is my current lineup of Polish Bayonets . I love the different variations of the grip color.

A recently acquired Russian AK47 for my collection. Initially I was convinced it is a Finnish example, after further inspection, I'm not so sure it is. The scabbard and hanger appears correct for Finnish but with a drain hole. The numbers on the pommel are not in a straight line as the other example...

I believe it’s just one. Looks like an 11?inside a diamond.

Posting my collection of Chinese Bayonets to date for reference. Two AK47 Models, a Dark Brown and Light Brown Handle Variants. Three AKM Models, Black, Green and Orange Variants. The last two are not considered legitimate, however I like them in the collection. 01.png 02.png 03.png 04.png 05.png

Since this is my first Russian 6x5, i only have a Black Bulgarian Circle 10 to compare colors.

Izhevsk Arsenal Marking Marked OTK ?

I've been wanting to add a Russian 6x5 to the collection for some time now. the few I have had the opportunity to purchase have been horribly overpriced. my patience finally paid off last week when I stumbled upon this example at a very reasonable price. better yet, it turns out to have a plum color...

No drain hole.

Leather hilt strap attached by single rivet.

This recent addition has me confused. The scabbard is lacking a drain hole. however, the scabbard and hanger appear early Russian to me.

Izhevsk Marking Scrubbed pommel, Renumbered No other markings on opposite side

Here is the Russian with others in my collection. The Izhevsk on the right is a new addition.