4/1/2024 0 Comments Ak 47 bayonet strap![]() 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. 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. 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. 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. ![]() ![]() Anthony, before I start with the details, let me say this is a very nice, interesting one of a kind bayonet and scabbard. ![]()
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