Quick question guys, is the black Albanian spike bayonet the same length as the Chinese Spike bayonet so as to be interchangeable?
Chinese bayo: 15"
Albanian bayo: 14.25"
Other then that, they are the same.
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on March 20, 2015, 06:16:53 PM
Chinese bayo: 15"
Albanian bayo: 14.25"
Other then that, they are the same.
Cool, I just did a BIN on Ebay for a Chinese SKS stock w/hardware and HG for my newest project rifle I just posted about. Paid $39.95 shipped. It has been refinished a dark brown w/hint of red and a black bayo would look real cool with it but still stay somewhat original looking.
I know I am late to respond, but be aware the Albanian mounting hardware doesn't jive with Chinese lugs...they will sag.
I have a black SKS project that isn't complete yet...so I have yet to post it. But, fortunately the Chinese handles work fine with the the Alby bayonets....as I have discovered.
It looks REALLY cool on an all black SKS....but I have considered it on stock SKS's, the difference in length isn't extremely noticeable...and it kind of gives that '49 look. I have even considered grinding one down super short for my Strikeforce stocked SKS...I hate the naked lug just hanging there for no reason. If you are gonna actually use a bayonet, a few inches is all you need to ruin someones day...and it will be less likely to get stuck. ;)
Quote from: Justin Hell on March 31, 2015, 10:29:27 AM
I know I am late to respond, but be aware the Albanian mounting hardware doesn't jive with Chinese lugs...they will sag.
I have a black SKS project that isn't complete yet...so I have yet to post it. But, fortunately the Chinese handles work fine with the the Alby bayonets....as I have discovered.
It looks REALLY cool on an all black SKS....but I have considered it on stock SKS's, the difference in length isn't extremely noticeable...and it kind of gives that '49 look. I have even considered grinding one down super short for my Strikeforce stocked SKS...I hate the naked lug just hanging there for no reason. If you are gonna actually use a bayonet, a few inches is all you need to ruin someones day...and it will be less likely to get stuck. ;)
The collar, spring and screw on mine are Chinese, just the spike itself is Albanian.
Interesting tid-bit.. wonder why the lug/collar angle would be different. :-\
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on April 04, 2015, 08:50:39 PM
Interesting tid-bit.. wonder why the lug/collar angle would be different. :-\
Albanians are weirdos... :P
Fair enough answer for me. rofl
My guess is that it was to compensate for the longer stock...which was conceived by the minds of weirdos trying to reinvent the wheel. ;)
Your probably right. Sliding the ferrule further towards the muzzle would dictate a slight angle change at the lug. Interesting
Lengthen the stock, you need to change the angle slightly....which also explains the slightly shorter bayonet.
Eureka!
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