The inclusion of a bayonet lug allowed for a more conventional bayonet. Much easier and cheaper to manufacture than the AK47, production and use of the AKM went worldwide. Among other things, the updated AK47 variant included a bayonet lug. The AK47 bayonet was produced by: Bulgaria, China, East Germany, Indonesia, North Korea, Poland, and Russia (shown above). Although adequate, the dual muzzle-ring arrangement made the AK47 bayonet awkward, at best, for any other use. Both the AK47 bayonet and scabbard were patterned after Russia's first knife bayonet, the M1940 bayonet used with the 7.62 mm. The AK47 bayonet hilt borrows heavily from the Swedish M1914 bayonet, another example where the bayonet was added as an afterthought. Having a change of mind, in 1955, the Russians opted for a bayonet. The AK47 was Russia's entry in this debate, being designed without the intent that it mount a bayonet. Without a single exception, every one was redesigned to accept a bayonet or or replaced with a rifle that did within a few years of its introduction. In the decade following the outbreak of the Second World War, most of the major powers produced an infantry rifle without the ability to mount a bayonet. The AK47 assault rifle was introduced during a period in history when the bayonet's future was in debate. Most AK bayonets conform to four basic types: The AK47 Bayonet Bayonet 6X2, 6X3, 6X4 and 6X5 for Kalashnikov assault rifles, by Konstantin Podgornov, has clarified many of the details concerning Russia's development and production of AK bayonets. This page is by no means exhaustive, but covers 53 different AK bayonets from 15 countries, including some unique and less common examples.Ī 2018 article entitled, Bayonet evolution. This page provides a type-specific approach for identifying AK47, AKM, and AK74 bayonets, as an alternative to the country-specific index. Some are unique, but most differ in only minor details. A bewildering number of variations exist. Many countries manufactured the Kalashnikov and produced bayonets.
#AK 47 BAYONET BELT HANGER FREE#
The reason for the unusual grip and second partial muzzle ring was that the bayonet was an afterthought, the AK47 not being initially designed to accept a bayonet.As FN's superb FAL assault rifle became "the free world's right arm," the Kalashnikov AK47 and AKM became "the third world's favorite arm." Its use expanded far beyond the Soviet Union, from where it originated. The olive green web belt hanger measures 4.125 in. The above scabbard length does not include the integral web belt hanger with a leather hilt strap. The bayonet and scabbard were still packed in cosmoline when I received them. The Finns replaced the grip scales and belt hanger and eliminated the scabbard's drain hole. I obtained this example from Finland, where it had been reworked and placed in storage. The bayonet was subsequently provided to Finland for use by the Finnish Army. This bayonet was made in Russia at the Ishevsk Arsenal. Veljekset Kulmala A.B.”Ĭrosspiece: “S” (Civil Guard acceptance mark) The maker mark is very hard to reproduce and poorer fakes may have the four periods omitted or have the first and last letters overhang the blade. Some (not all) reproductions are blued or are marked with a year of production (e.g., 1999) to avoid their being passed off as originals. The M1939 bayonet has been reproduced in quantity for sale to U.S. Their current product line includes equipment for both professionals and household use. They manufacture and import equipment and ladders for rescue and fire fighting. Veljekset Kulmala was established in 1927 and is still in business today. Most of these bayonets were destroyed for scrap, making surviving examples scarce today. The Arctic Birch grip is one-piece, wrapping around the lower tang, as was done on the early German M1898 bayonets.ġ0,000 bayonets were produced in 1941–1942 by Oy Veljekset Kulmala Ab (Kulmala Brothers Co.) for the Civil Guard ( Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunta or Sk.Y). As a result, both the bayonet and the green leather scabbard, bear a strong resemblance to a common utility knife. The M1939 was an early attempt to produce a dual-purpose bayonet-knife. This bayonet will also mount to the M1927, M1928, and M1928/30 rifles.
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