The majority of these Finnish bayonets are in new unused condition and have come directly from Finnish surplus. The Finnish ones are also found with a black leather hanger unlike any other countries. The fabric hanger has the leather hilt strap attached by sewing, not buy a single (Russian) or double (Bulgarian) rivet. They do not have a drain hole, (front=Russian), or (rear=Bulgarian). They are found blued, painted or a phosphate finish. Most telling are the scabbards, They are found plain or with the Bulgarian tu-tone sanding not used by Russia. Finnish ones are found blued, painted black and with a phosphate type finish. Also the final finish is different than the Russian bluing. Most obvious is the lack of the "CB" in the flattened diamond on the pommel and the number placement and style. They have no Russian proof or acceptance marks or numbering. However they do not appear to have been completed in Russia. Whether they were supplied to Finland as parts or completed assemblies is unknown. Yes, the bayonet, or at least the cross guard part was made and stamped by the Izhevsk Arsenal in Russia. I believe that the "Finnish" bayonets are collectible as such and not "Russian".
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