Does anybody know if a Chi blade or Russian bayo muzzle collar will fit properly on an M59 muzzle ? It seems like about 1 in 5 I see being offered have no bayo, and I've looked from time to time without ever seeing a loose M59 bayo being offered. They're darker than your average bayo, often a lot darker. So I've been wondering if one of these would fit, I'd consider getting a blade blued for an M59 if it needed one. It wouldn't look correct but might still look pretty good.
The components are the same and work. Minus a straight collar early Russian and a 59/66 of course.
I need to find an extra Chinese bayonet, I got a bead blasting cabinet, I got glass bead, silicon dioxide and walnut, wonder how close I could get the blade finish to a M59. I'm sure the silicone dioxide grit would rip the finish off and dull the metal rather quick on a regular Chinese.
In addition to the grainy grey finish, M59 bayos are a bit different length from your typical Chinese or Russian blade. I don't have the exact size difference, but I don't remember it to be a bunch, something on the order of 3/8' maybe? I'll pull two out tonight and get you some photos and a real measurement.
As far as the collar, spring, and screw, LC is right the Chinese and Russians are interchangeable with an M59 (minus the specialized ones like the early Russian flat lug version)
My 'ol trusty crude redneck tape measure, I get like an 1/8 inch or so between the M59 and a Chinese or Russian bayonet, the Yugo being just a smidge bigger, sorry, longer.
Come on RM, say it, GM, put the straightjacket on, leave the sharp pointy object handling to the professionals. chuckles1