Russian ‘AKM MkI’ Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 701. Bayonets

The AKM rifle was introduced in 1960. Amongst other things the updated AK47 variant included a bayonet lug. Being much easier and cheaper to manufacture than the AK47, production and use of the AKM went worldwide. The inclusion of a bayonet lug allowed for a more conventional bayonet. The AKM Type 1 has a one-piece moulded plastic grip and pommel and a stainless steel blade. It has an un fullered clip point blade and saw teeth along the spine. The steel scabbard has a lug at the point that engages a window cut into the blade so that the bayonet and scabbard can be combined as a wire cutter. A retention strap is included for extra grip when using as a combat knife. This example is Russian, and not Romanian as many are. Matching numbers can be found on the scabbard and bayonet crossguard. The wire cutter is intact as is the leather belt hoop, and the plastic and metal are only showing minor signs of use. See page 190 of ‘An illustrated history of bayonets’ by Martin.J.Brayley. A nice matching numbers bayonet and scabbard for the collection. The price includes UK postage. BAYO 701.