Russian AK-47 Bayonet with Scabbard

This is an original Russian AK-47 bayonet, featuring an 8-inch blade paired with its steel scabbard and canvas belt hanger. The bayonet has the classic Soviet design with a fullered blade, blued steel fittings, and black synthetic grips secured by rivets. The scabbard is complete with its canvas frog for belt carry, making this a full set.

Historical Significance

The Soviet Union began issuing bayonets for the AK-47 rifle shortly after its introduction in the late 1940s. Unlike the later AKM bayonets with wire-cutting scabbards, these early Russian bayonets were straightforward fighting knives, designed primarily for use in close combat. They were part of the Red Army’s first wave of Cold War small arms standardization, and set the foundation for the countless AK bayonet variations later produced by Warsaw Pact countries.

These bayonets were carried by Soviet soldiers during the formative years of the Cold War, and many saw widespread use in training, military parades, and international aid shipments to allied nations. As such, they remain a tangible link to the origins of the AK-47 and the military history of the Soviet Union.

A solid piece for any Cold War militaria collection, especially for collectors focusing on Soviet small arms and accessories.