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We test fit the Chinese Underfolding Spike Bayonet
on the Chinese MAK-90, Egyptian Maadi AKM and Romanian SAR-1
The bayonet fits well on all three of these AK47s
The two with the smaller FSB will need minor modification to fit securely
| Update 7-8-2006 |
We stopped by Don Bell at Omega and purchased a few more spikes and a few Chinese handguards with the cut out for the bayonets. We also bought some muzzle nuts to install on the MAK-90 and SAR-1
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The bayonet used in this review was attached to each rifle with only a standard screw driver, in a matter of minutes. No modifications needed no marks, scratches or harm done to the rifles. However if you jammed the bayonet into stuff I'm sure it would mar and scratch the barrel somewhat. There is a small hole in the bayonet clamp that is designed to align with the rear pin of the front sight post. You'd remove the original pin, put the clamp in place and insert a new longer pin that would keep the upper part of the clamp on the rifle and in place. Once the lower clamp is attached with the bayonet it would be an very strong connection. |
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Romanian SAR-1 with the Chinese Clamp on Underfolding Spike Bayonet
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We got an idea to try this while reading the AKfourm.net ( a chat for AK enthusiasts). The question was asked if these bayonets would fit on a WASR-10, I didn't have one handy so I tried the bayonet on a Romanian SAR-1.
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It's a great fit, the barrel size is perfect, it wraps around the front sight post well. But because the front end of the SAR-1 has been brought down the bay has nothing to hold onto when open. This will not be a difficult mod to make, so soon this WASR-10 will have a bayonet.
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The shorter Front Sight Post is a factor, you'll need to clamp the bayonet a bit further back to allow it to fit over the muzzle.
Enjoy the pics let us know what you think of this set up.
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With no muzzle nut the bayo is loose
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Chinese MAK-90 with the Chinese underfolder spike bayonet
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The MAK-90 is an almost perfect match for this bayonet Again using a 40 round magazine we can easily swing the bayonet
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Again the barrel is turned down on the MAK-90 so it's a loose fit when open, and will require a modification |
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This Chinese underfolding spike bayonet looks good and fits well on the MAK-90 |
Views of the MAK-90 FSB with the underfolding bayo clamped in place
 MAK-90 with Bayo opened & closed |
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Egyptian Maadi AKM with the Chinese underfolder spike bayonet
No comments please on the mess this rifle is in, it's a franAK I know.
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The Chinese underfolding spike bayonet fits well on the Maadi. A purist would never think of such a thing, but for those of you who might not care that there are a half dozen country's parts on your AK, is bayo might just be for you. |
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It looks better in these perspective shots, but keep in mind the bayonet isn't really this long |
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With the muzzle nut on this Maadi the bayonet fits perfectly. The way to go on the other rifles is getting a nut put on
Another perk of using the muzzle nut, is that the nut is not a muzzle break, so it can be an imported part. |
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| In the folded position the the bayonet fits well, and is held tight. The cleaning rod fits right through the bayonet mount as well |
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Again using the 40 round magazine the underfolding spike folds easily
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| With the muzzle nut in place it's obvious this is what the bayonet is designed to work with. |
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 With the bayonet folded (on any of these rifles) the grip is comfortable and still as easy to use |
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Where to buy a Chinese Underfolding Spike AK47 Bayonet
If you'd like a new (never issued in cosmoline) Chinese folding spike bayonet contact Don Bell at omega Weapons Systems in Tucson, AZ. As of the writing of this article (7-2006) the underfolder bayos are $50 + shipping. Don runs an honest import and surplus business, he's been in business for years with the highest reputation from collectors all over
Omega Weapons Systems
2918 E Ginter Road
Tucson AZ, 85706
(520) 889-8895
Click Here for Omega Weapons Systems Website
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