East Germany AKM Type I Transitional Modell 59/2 Knife Bayonet With Scabbard

East Germany AKM Type I Transitional Modell 59/2 Knife Bayonet. Crafted for the 7.62 mm. Maschinenpistole Kalashnikov Modernisierter (MPiKM) Kalashnikov AKM assault rifle. The transition to a cost-effective fiberglass-reinforced polyamide scabbard in 1979 adds a unique historical touch. This variant blends the features of AKM Type I and Type II bayonets, making it a rarity adopted by East Germany and Russia. Produced from 1979 to 1985, the Modell 59/2 comes with a leather belt hanger measuring 3.625 in. (92 mm.). Explore the legacy of East Germany's military innovation with this iconic bayonet.