SKS bayonet spike to blade switch
I have a Norinco Chinese SKS with CAI import markings. It has the spike bayonet. I would like to switch to a blade bayonet. What, if anything, other than the bayonet will ned to be changed. Also, are there 2 different blade bayonets, a rifle and a carbine?
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The "cut" in the lower front portion of the stock are different for the blade and pig sticker bayonets. Before you do anything like swaping out the bayonets I would be sure it's going to work, i.e. the blade bayonet might look like caca with the Chinese stock. 0 -
Yes, there ARE two different length SPIKE bayonets at least, a longer one for the rifle and a shorter one for the Chinese "paratrooper" carbine.
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
The "cut" in the lower front portion of the stock are different for the blade and pig sticker bayonets. Before you do anything like swaping out the bayonets I would be sure it's going to work, i.e. the blade bayonet might look like caca with the Chinese stock.
Agree here, though short of actually trying it, I don't know how you are going to know exactly what it would look like when you are done.
I think the big concern is that the blade bayonet won't fit into the slot cut under the stock, or if it does, it will have a big gap on either side (ie to trap dirt, etc). Frankly, I doubt it will fit properly. You'd then have to rout out the stock to fit the blade bayonet, which I don't think would be too nice.
In terms of swapping the bayonet. . .personally, I wouldn't.
Why? Planning on a little trench combat?
The triangle/cruciform bayonets were used because they are stiffer than the blade ones. The chisel point is probably better at punching through light armor. So functionally they may even be better. I've seen internet murmuring about the triangular kind being banned by the Geneva convention, though I've never been able to find documentation proving that its true. In any case, the blade bayonet is a hallmark of the Chinese guns, and interesting in and of itself.
Next issue, while collectibility of Chinese SKS rifles isn't great, they aren't importable with bayonets anymore because of a ban on importation of foreign "assault"-type semiautomatic rifles. I believe that right now ALL Chinese SKS rifles are not importable, but for a number of years only ones without a bayonet could be imported. Ones with a bayonet (any) are worth a bit more, and are more collectible.
Messing one up by changing it from its original configuration is also potentially problematic, since the gun will then RESEMBLE a post-importation gun that has had a bayonet (illegally) attached. While I am pretty sure that it is NOT illegal to swap out or mount a bayonet on a pre-importation ban gun like yours, I wouldn't want to run afoul of a loony BATFE agent.
In short, personally, I'd leave the gun alone. If you want one with a blade bayonet, you can swap your Chinese one for a Yugo or other standard SKS and you should even be able to collect some money in the trade.0 -
Thanks guys. Appreciate the advise. Not looking to stick anyone. Just like the look better. I'll try to pick up a correct one with a blade at some point in the future. 0 -
I don't recall exactly which SKS it was, but I once tried to remove a bayonet. None of my hand tools would work, it looked like a special spanner was used for installation, plus it was staked. I was about to take a Dremel to it, then decided it wasn't worth the trouble.
Have you tried to remove your bayonet? If not, give it a try, & that may help you decide whether or not to pursue this.
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Neal,
I haven't tried to remove it. I was just surfing for info before I did. Have decided to leave it alone and get one that came with a blade.
OH BOY. Another new gun. Won't the wife be thrilled!!!0
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