Very nice PSL bayonet and scabbard! It is basically a Romanian AKM 6X3 Type II version. However the single letter, (H), numbers indicate it was matched and issued with a PSL marksman, (sniper), rifle in 1979. These were made in much smaller quantities than the regular rifles.
Yours needs a wrist strap to be complete. Also the scabbard should be worn with the hook pocket to the back. Note other pictures here.
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Romanian AKM 6X3 Type I PSL Bayonets & Scabbards
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Re: Romanian AKM 6X3 Type I PSL Bayonets & Scabbards
The leather on the sheath was so hard that I felt I couldn't remove it for fear of damaging itMr. B. wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:58 pm Very nice PSL bayonet and scabbard! It is basically a Romanian AKM 6X3 Type II version. However the single letter, (H), numbers indicate it was matched and issued with a PSL marksman, (sniper), rifle in 1979. These were made in much smaller quantities than the regular rifles.
Yours needs a wrist strap to be complete. Also the scabbard should be worn with the hook pocket to the back. Note other pictures here.
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Re: Romanian AKM 6X3 Type I PSL Bayonets & Scabbards
There have been several discussions about softening and preserving leather. I would recommend talking with someone who works with leather. There are several products on the market, that can help, but use with discretion. Mike
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Nice one! Getting them in good condition and matching is getting harder and harder. Gone for now are the days of crates of them to sort through.
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Envy foreign loose policy for bayonets, in China, express bayonets must be carefulBrian wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2024 3:15 pm Nice one! Getting them in good condition and matching is getting harder and harder. Gone for now are the days of crates of them to sort through.
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