What should I look for in a russian type 2 bayo

My take on Russian AKM T2 bayos is this:
Original matched or unissued/unnumbered examples in excellent condition, with both the correct hanger & wrist-strap, tend to command the most. Tula examples will bring more than similar Izhevsk bayonets. However, the vast majority of Tula AKM T2s I see are arsenal refurbished. Usually refurbished bayonets will have old numbers ground off or re-etched, on both bayonet & scabbard. However, they may have new grips, a new scabbard, etc.

As for which Russian AKM T2s are the most desirable, an example such as the late Izzy with lightened pommel is a desirable & scarce variant. Sometimes a "personalized" bayonet, which shows evidence of combat use, may ring a collector's bell as well. Unusual color patterns in the phenolic resin used for the grips & scabbard might also ad a bump in collector interest or value. Some of these Soviet bayonets are found with Bulgarian AK74 serial numbers etched on them. My surmise is they, like the rifle components, were supplied to Bulgaria when they first began manufacture of the '74, until the Bulgarians manufactured everything themselves.

Pictured is a Izhevsk (?) rework I recently got. Grips are 1/1 mold number, Cross guard has "circle 11" & "diamond DP" rework markings on one side. Obverse is etched serial# "308". This is a relatively early bayonet as pins holding crossguard are finished so smooth they are almost invisible under paint and serial is etched on the crossguard rather than on the grip panel. Scabbard is a reddish-color Izhevsk, where the serial was removed but not renumbered afterwards. I have seen these reddish Izzy scabbards on several reworks; one of which is my Izzy AKM T1 with matching renumbered scabbard. Unfortunately there is no suspension. Bayonet cost me $50.00: