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
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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
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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
and will require a mod |
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 & c losed |
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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.
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 |
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
bayone t
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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