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by Dange
Mon May 06, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Russia
Topic: Russian AK47
Replies: 14
Views: 1876

Re: Russian AK47

Mike, As always, thank you for the input, It is always appreciated! I took more pictures of the bayonet. There is no drain hole on the scabbard and I was able to spot part of a stamp. It looks like a partial diamond but the letter inside does not look like "CB". As for the right side of th...
by Dange
Sun May 05, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: Russia
Topic: Russian AK47
Replies: 14
Views: 1876

Re: Russian AK47

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by Dange
Sun May 05, 2024 8:51 pm
Forum: Russia
Topic: Russian AK47
Replies: 14
Views: 1876

Re: Russian AK47

Hey Mike and Lance, I recently picked up what I believe to also be a Finnish contract bayonet. The hanger is throwing me off and I would appreciate any input that you two have. Here are the images. As always, if you need additional details/pics, please let me know! 20240504_153020.jpg 20240504_15301...
by Dange
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: Poland
Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard Variations
Replies: 21
Views: 23687

Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard Variations

Thanks for posting these!

Looks like someone snagged that 1970
by Dange
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Poland
Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard Variations
Replies: 21
Views: 23687

Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet & Scabbard Variations

Saw this earlier today and wanted to run this by the group. This is the first time I have seen a green bakelite 1970 bayonet. Has anyone seen these before? Were there any other countries that made green grips for the 6X2 style bayonets and this could be a replacement? eBay Listing: https://www.ebay....
by Dange
Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:47 am
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
Replies: 18
Views: 10511

Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?

Hi Dange, Nice find! The Polish AK47 bayonets and scabbards with the 1970 dates are somewhat scarce. This post section is primarily concerning the “P” “A” and “Z” production / serial numbers. If you are interested in more info and pictures of 1970’s go down to and click on “ Poland” on the home pag...
by Dange
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
Replies: 18
Views: 10511

Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?

Like Santa and birthdays, I come around at least once a year. Here is a 1970 I recently received Here is the gallery of pictures: https://imgur.com/a/UXhyWnn I can get additional pictures if requested. There is a distinct lack of proof marks on this bayonet compared to the 1958s I have. The stamp on...
by Dange
Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:37 am
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
Replies: 18
Views: 10511

Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?

Awesome collection. Are you selling? Hi Brian, Apologies for any confusion, this is not my collection. This was a batch of bayonets myself and a few others bought as part of a group buy. They all have homes already but I will pass along this thread to the them. As for myself, this is my first time ...
by Dange
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
Replies: 18
Views: 10511

Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?

We recently bought a group of 1958 bayonets (30 in total). Out of that lot, 26 had the "A" prefix and 4 had the "Z" prefix. The bayonets were in good condition with both red and dark colored grips. Here are the serial numbers: 26 1958 "A" series; A00990, A01531, A02341,...