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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- Tue Sep 05, 2023 5:27 pm
- Forum: Germany
- Topic: East German Collection
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2232
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:22 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Trying to ID this bayonet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1436
Re: Trying to ID this bayonet
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...
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 1:52 am
- Forum: Off Topic Discussion
- Topic: New Member Introductions
- Replies: 74
- Views: 90851
Re: New Member Introductions
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
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
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:23 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Bayonet maintenance and storage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1462
Re: Bayonet maintenance and storage
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 ...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Bayonet maintenance and storage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1462
Re: Bayonet maintenance and storage
Hi Hans, You might just scroll thru this section of the Forum. Several pages full of questions and discussions.
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- Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: New to the forum
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1258
Re: New to the forum
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...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:40 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Kalashnikov Bayonet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1498
Re: Kalashnikov Bayonet
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...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:31 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Window marking on Russian 6X4 scabbard
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1757
Re: Window marking on Russian 6X4 scabbard
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...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 5:45 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Can Anyone help me identifying my bayonet?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1966
Re: Can Anyone help me identifying my bayonet?
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
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
- Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:18 pm
- Forum: Romania
- Topic: Type I Flat Pommel Variation
- Replies: 39
- Views: 24883
Re: Type I Flat Pommel Variation
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. ...
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:14 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10462
Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
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
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:11 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10462
Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
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 ...
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 7:53 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10462
Re: Polish AK47 Bayonet Production & Serial Numbers?
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...
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:19 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Identify Iraqi / romanian bayonet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1590
Re: Identify Iraqi / romanian bayonet
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. ...
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:03 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Identify Iraqi / romanian bayonet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1590
Re: Identify Iraqi / romanian bayonet
Hi Benni, Welcome to our Forum. Lots of good pictures and information here. I agree with your identification of the above item. East German AKM 6X4 Type II scabbard. Romanian AKM 6X3 type I fabric and leather belt hanger. The bayonet appears to be an Iraqi AKM 6X4 Type II. I am unable to confirm tha...
- Sun May 14, 2023 4:33 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: WTS all my bayonets and knives
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3859
Re: WTS all my bayonets and knives
Sorry to see you leave us Marc! It has been interesting and educational to have you as a member of this Forum. I wish you well in your future endeavors! Best Regards, Mike
- Sat May 06, 2023 9:29 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3476
Re: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
Here is a picture from the Russian reference book compared to the one in my collection. Note, the one in the book has rough circular machining on the front. Mine is as cast, no machining on the front. Mike
- Thu May 04, 2023 8:44 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3476
Re: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
A few more pictures of the Albanian ASH 78 bayonet. Mike 6EA7A6D6-C234-4CEA-B8D6-8C6572505AD9.jpeg A362C20D-DA61-4191-B780-1C0D3180234C.jpeg C971A2D2-C7AC-49EF-A968-1E614D62542D.jpeg 23410911-B89B-40C9-8D02-12B34919B82E.jpeg 4E06EB09-F7AA-4A47-B3FD-081A5CB333B8.jpeg D14B870F-E209-4D1D-AE6E-BC7716B15...
- Thu May 04, 2023 8:42 pm
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3476
Re: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
Hi Marc, Here are some detailed pictures of what is suspected to be an Albanian ASH 78 bayonet. Left to Right in all pictures are an early Chinese T56 with milled/machined hilt, a later Chinese with a cast hilt, and the Albanian cast hilt. What appears to be corrosion on the Albanian are from the ro...
- Wed May 03, 2023 1:44 am
- Forum: AK Bayonet Discussion
- Topic: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3476
Re: Albanian ASH 78 Folding Spike Bayonet
Yes, I have that book too. I had missed the “R” stamp. I didn’t associate it with the one I have. The “R”s do look the same. I guess if I trust this book I may have an Albanian spike? I have asked for confirmation from other sources which may help. Several of the ASH 78 parts kits have been imported...