Integral Folding Socket Bayonet
This is the Russian Mosin-Nagant Model 1944 integral folding socket bayonet,
with cruciform blade. It comes attached to the M44 Mosin-Nagant Infantry Rifle
and is held in place by a spring-loaded socket mechanism. The tip of these is
formed in the shape of a standard screwdriver.
These bayonets replaced the
Russian Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Socket Bayonet types.
The M44 was used through WWII and was produced in the millions. Russia and
China both used this bayonet and rifle.
