
Small quantities of this bayonet have trickled into the USA over the years via Arsenal Co.'s USA distributor, K-Var Corp. The black nylon web belt hanger is unique to the bayonets supplied to Iraq, with Bulgarian Army bayonets retaining the leather belt hanger. Bulgarian milled AK FSB & GB will work on MAK 90 barrels no problemo. Ebay has Chinese made bayonets for sale that are very good quality, genuine Chinese parts for a Chinese rifle, and cheap (20). However, the belt hanger is made of black nylon, instead of leather. You have to fiddle with them sometimes to get the bayonet to fit exactly to your rifle. produced this hybrid bayonet for use with the milled receiver rifles, since they were also producing the AK74 bayonet for use with stamped receiver rifles.īlack plastic scabbard has the typical AKM pattern clip-on belt hanger. AR–M1, which is a hybrid incorporating up-to-date AK74 design features, such as polymer furniture, with the more durable early milled receiver and front sight block. Kalashnikov rifles are highly-regarded, probably the finest produced today.Īrsenal Co. was chosen as a supplier for two reasons: 1) Bulgaria was a coalition member supporting the 2003 invasion of Iraq (Russia had undermined efforts to curb Saddam Hussein) and, 2) Arsenal Co's. Government to supply Kalashnikov rifles to equip the reconstituted New Iraqi Army. Kalashnikov AR–M1 assault rifles supplied to the New Iraqi Army. Knife bayonet for use with newly-manufactured 7.62 mm. Scabbard Body (inner): "10" inside a double-circle "E" & "1" in sliver The AK74 bayonet is currently in first-line service with the the Bulgarian Army.īlack plastic scabbard has the typical AKM pattern clip-on belt hanger made of black leather. AK 47 Surplus Bayonet 10 Pack Great For Parts or Repair. double-circle-10 trademark molded into the grip and scabbard body. AK 47 Surplus Bayonet 5 Pack- Great 5 Pack of Bayonets for your collection. AKM assault rifle.Ī copy of the Russian 6X5 bayonet, production began in 1986 at the State arms factory known, today, as ARSENAL J. This bayonet will also mount to the 7.62 mm. Grip (right): "10" inside a double-circle and "2-1" This example is an orange Bulgarian-made bayonet and scabbard that has been painted with a gloss black paint. Grip (right): "10" inside a double-circle and "1-1" The brightly-colored plastic is often referred to as Bakelite, although it is a modern polymer. This is one of the most attractive of all AK bayonets. The belt hanger leather loop measures 3.75 in. The retention strap and belt hanger are made of smooth-grained brown leather. The double-circle-10 marking is Arsenal Co's. AK74 assault rifles.Ī copy of the Russian 6X4 bayonet, these were made 1974–1985 at the State arms factory known, today, as ARSENAL J. Knife bayonet for use with the Kalashnikov 7.62 mm. The hilt strap is secured by a single rivet, leading some to mistakenly believe these to be Russian. Some Bulgarian AK47 scabbards are found with a vinyl belt hanger. This example is a Bulgarian rework, with black plastic replacement grip scales.
