Kalashnikov Bayonets of the World

Yes, a very nice example of the Russian 6X2 bayonet and scabbard made at the Izhevsk arsenal. It is one used to fill the first or early contract with Finland. The later contract was similar, but with some minor variations, i.e., proof marks etc.. The most obvious difference is the scabbard hanger at...

Carlos is correct. Once you read the descriptions and study the pictures basic Identification is easy. Then you begin to notice the minor variations which are more subtle. Mr. B.

I recently noticed this Yugoslavian AKM 6X4 Type II bayonet and scabbard listed on eBay. Unusual as they have only 2 numbers. Normally they have 5 to 6 numbers. Also, the numbers are upside down and not in the usual position. Normally they are read with the B&S held point up. Anyone have any ide...

I would suggest reading these posts regarding AK47 bayonet and scabbard identification already on this Forum. Mike
General AK47 ID info.
http://akbayonets.info/viewtopic.php?t=92
Specific Bulgarian AK47 ID info.
http://akbayonets.info/viewtopic.php?t=94

They both appear to be Bulgarian AK47 6X2 bayonets and scabbards. Both appear to be in excellent, like new condition. Both are typical mid-range production. The bayonets have different style grip panels, (different sub-contractors?). The scabbards have different finishes and different style / materi...

Point taken and I agree. Either poorly designed or never intended for wearing / carrying any bayonet. From the first time I saw them, I tried to figure them out without success. Dealers / Buyers of the rifles with bayonets often literally threw them in the trash. As a collector I now consider them a...

Perfect! 100% sure of identification now. Mike

Very nice find and great pictures. Russian made Finnish AK47 second contract bayonet and scabbard. However, I would still like to see the right side of the pommel. It should be unmarked!? Mike

I agree with Alexander and Brian. The bayonet and scabbard are a commercial Chinese AKM version. The rubber scabbard insulator is East German for use on a AKM 6X3 Type I scabbard. They do not belong together. No hanger was ever designed or made for these bayonets. Only a small metal belt clip was in...

Hi Stefan, I believe you got lucky! It appears to be a Finnish AK47 bayonet and scabbard made by the Izhevsk Arsenal in Russia to fill the 2nd or last contract. Complete and in excellent, like new condition. Congratulations! You need to confirm a few things not shown in the pictures to make the iden...

This AKM 6X3 Type I bayonet and scabbard are a bit of a mystery to me. From all appearances they seem to be typical standard Romanian production. Complete with a correct wrist strap and late style fabric and leather hanger. They also have matching numbers which is desirable to most collectors. Howev...

Very nice Romanian AKM 6X3 Type I bayonet and scabbard. Complete with matching numbers and correct Romanian hanger and wrist strap. The Romanian AKM bayonets and scabbards were numbers matched with the rifles during production. Since the rifles also had the year of production marked with the serial ...

Hi Marco, The hanger brackets used on the metal AKM Type I scabbards have followed the designs and methods originated by Russia. Only the very early Russian ones used the flat bar style hanger bracket and they were later reworked to be able to use hangers with a snap hook. This was done by cutting a...

It does appear to be an Egyptian AKM 6X4 Type II bayonet in the usual Type I scabbard. Not sure why or where it was painted off-white. Could be desert or snow camouflage, they were used many places. You did bring up an interesting point about the scabbard hanger bracket. I had not paid much attentio...

As we welcome March 1st today, I realized another year has passed. Time to file our annual taxes here in the USA. As I look at my accounts, I noticed that it has been a year since I contributed to Brian to help fund this Forum. It costs nothing to join and participate, but there are costs to maintai...

Hi Stefan, I think I understand your question. It is a possibility that the "R" code Yugos may have been a contract for Slovenia. However most of Slovenian hangers I have seen were shown with the standard Yugo bayonets. These hangers seem to be somewhat rare. Many came in without bayonets ...

Hi Marc and Hello JC, Welcome to our Forum. Always good to have new members. The books and other reference materials are all good, but orten limited in scope or out of date. This Forum expands the ability to learn from more up to date information and pictures. Always something new to learn and quest...

Hi Stefan, This is a Yugoslavian AKM 6X4 Type II bayonet and scabbard. It appears to be in very good used condition with matching numbers and original hanger. This one has the "R" code that is more unusual than the common numbers without the letter. There has been a lot of discussion about...

This is a common Romanian AKM 6X3 Type I bayonet and scabbard. The bayonet has been repaired / reworked. The original grip panels have been replaced with ones made for replacement. They are made of a different material and coloring than the original ones. A more smooth plastic type material and redd...

Translation for those that may be interested. Marc, you could also try sending a Private Message to any member? Mike Hello French comrade, This is a contact to see if you are still on the site. In this case, as I am on the 35 and you I think on the 56, we could make exchanges for the collection. In ...