Why? Failed inspection? Remove from inventory to be used to fill a Finnish contract? Removed to be sold to some other country / user? This is one of several similar weird AK47 bayonets I have seen recently with strange markings and other markings lined out or missing. After enlarging and studying your picture it is clear to me that the acceptance mark on your bayonet has been intentionally obliterated with multiple strikes. For bayonets and rifles sold or provided to other ComBloc countries all the markings were completely Russian. The bayonets, (and unmarked scabbards) that were not made for Russian issue/use, but for contracts / sales outside of Russia were not stamped. The Russian military acceptance on the right side of the pommel. One thing I did notice in your pictures may further complicate things. The Finnish contract numbers were all stamped on the left side in pretty much a straight line at a 45 degree angle. Later Russian stamped numbers were moved to the left side of the pommel and followed the curve of the pommel. The earliest Russian bayonets had the Izhevsk arsenal mark and the numbers on the right side following the curve of the pommel, some stamped, some hand etched.
62x39 - US Made - Matte Finished - Similar to Bulgarian Arsenal OEM.
I have seen both the Russian and Finnish scabbards with the all leather hangers, both that I have have one rivet securing the hilt strap to the hanger. RARE RUSSIAN AK-47 RED BAKELITE BAYONET STAMPED WITH ARROW IN TRIANGLE LEATHER FROG. The scabbard body could have been replaced at some point with an undrilled one as well as the hanger assembly. The scabbard could also be early style Russian scabbard that was made without the hole or accidentally missed. Early 2 band scabbard, no drain hole, Finnish style numbers. They appear to be Russian Izhevsk made, early 1st contract for Finland. It will need modifications to the Cleaning rod holder the slot is round where the Romanian slot is square. The bolt, carrier, handguard (upper) and receiver cover match. This is an investment grade AK-47 that is very difficult to improve upon. Bayonets make excellent tools for hunting and add an extra layer of personal defense to your rifle. You are bidding on a mint NOS Arsenal Type 3 Milled AK-47 with mostly matching original Bulgarian parts kit on a correct Type 3 milled receiver made in Bulgaria. Handle metal pieces have some rust, can be cleaned up.
From accessories like frogs and handle straps to bayonets, Desert Fox Sales stocks everything needed to add that extra bit of flair to your weapon setup. Yugo AK47 Bayonet M70 Posted by Edward Lenart on Dec 6th 2021 This Yugo AK47 Bayonet I received is in good condition, blade is sharp enough and free of any damage except the very end, the tip was chipped off, missing a few mm. The pictures are great, but they just seem to add to the confusion for me.įor my best guess, I'll go with my 1st impression of both the bayonet and scabbard together. Posted by Kerry Roberts on Oct 30th 2021 Fits the Romanian AK 47 with no modifications. Bayonets For Sale: Bayonets & Accessories for the SKS, AK47 & AKM. Anthony, before I start with the details, let me say this is a very nice, interesting one of a kind bayonet and scabbard.