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Greatguns · March 20, 2015, 06:07:24 PM

Quick question guys, is the black Albanian spike bayonet the same length as the Chinese Spike bayonet so as to be interchangeable?

Loose}{Cannon · March 20, 2015, 06:16:53 PM

Chinese bayo: 15"

Albanian bayo: 14.25"

Other then that, they are the same.

Greatguns · March 20, 2015, 06:30:12 PM

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.

Justin Hell · 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.

Greatguns · April 04, 2015, 07:53:47 PM

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.

Loose}{Cannon · April 04, 2015, 08:50:39 PM

Interesting tid-bit.. wonder why the lug/collar angle would be different. $:-\$

Stoned_Oli · April 05, 2015, 12:12:09 AM

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...

Loose}{Cannon · April 05, 2015, 08:57:10 PM

Fair enough answer for me.

Justin Hell · April 06, 2015, 10:45:37 AM

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.

Loose}{Cannon · April 06, 2015, 11:16:13 AM

Your probably right. Sliding the ferrule further towards the muzzle would dictate a slight angle change at the lug. Interesting

Justin Hell · April 06, 2015, 12:52:43 PM

Lengthen the stock, you need to change the angle slightly....which also explains the slightly shorter bayonet.

Eureka!

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