U.S.S.R Avtomat Type II Bayonet and Wire Cutter Bayonet for the AKM Rifle. 20821:11. Bayonets

The improved AKM Type II bayonet was introduced in 1965 and brought with it two significant changes. A squared-off steel pommel was added, to address the fragile nature of the Type I's bulbous plastic pommel. Revolutionary as it was, the Type I design couldn't change soldiers, who seem naturally inclined to use the pommel as a hammer. The second major change was a new scabbard. Advances in plastics technology had reached the point where the scabbard body could be made of moulded plastic, with only a metal end for the wire cutter. This eliminated the need for a rubber insulator, as the plastic scabbard body was non-conductive. The blade is identical to the Dragunov bayonet, but with black composite grips. See page 448 No 958 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White. The blade is very good and the grips are solid*none stock number on grip - 357556.. The belt straps are in good order, the stitching and metalwork are undamaged *wear to the hilt strap-see images. The price includes UK delivery. 20821:11.