Well it looks like a KSI Norinco MAK 90 in good shape. That is the only bit of info I can give other than it looks very nice! More knowledgeable folks will be along soon! Thanks for posting!
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King Sports Imports. made in 1993 as a 'sporter' for export to the U.S. by Norinco which was a Gov owned arms company.
Dull stainless bolt & carrier. Chrome barrel. 1.5mm receiver, later version blued steel, neutered front end..but still built to last forever! If it still has the original chicom double hook FCG, they are far smoother than most, no need to upgrade there imho.
Agreed with the above regarding 99% chance its a slant cut (rear of receiver under the trunnion) so if wanting to convert back to original configuration (chu wood stock set) its going to be a real challenge...
The only entity making slant cut wood stocks for these is Ironwood, but they are in birch wood w/ orange tinting but have similar cut, angle, etc as originals, its close but not exact. Butt-plate on the IWD stock is ribbed or rubber, which is way wrong for both if wanting originality, but anyway...
Dull stainless bolt & carrier. Chrome barrel. 1.5mm receiver, later version blued steel, neutered front end..but still built to last forever! If it still has the original chicom double hook FCG, they are far smoother than most, no need to upgrade there imho.
Agreed with the above regarding 99% chance its a slant cut (rear of receiver under the trunnion) so if wanting to convert back to original configuration (chu wood stock set) its going to be a real challenge...
The only entity making slant cut wood stocks for these is Ironwood, but they are in birch wood w/ orange tinting but have similar cut, angle, etc as originals, its close but not exact. Butt-plate on the IWD stock is ribbed or rubber, which is way wrong for both if wanting originality, but anyway...
Its a great rifle, becoming harder to find and certainly climbed in value past few years. It'd be even better if brought back to a more conventional configuration of wood, green canvas sling ( amazon), matched with chinese flat back mags, green canvas chest rig, etc.
It isn't really a "challenge". A 56S stock fits just fine, there's just an open gap where the receiver cut is.
I took some more photos today to show some more it isn’t a slant cut 👍
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Good news, bad news...
Good: Square back receiver, Mak 90's are a proven forever riffle that will bring many generations of shooters joy, butter smooth trigger, much heavier receiver and barrel than many AKM's.
Bad: Cost of Chicom stock set, and you need the entire set. Will be $500 all day for a decent one unfortunately.
Good: Square back receiver
, Mak 90's are a proven forever riffle that will bring many generations of shooters joy, butter smooth trigger, much heavier receiver and barrel than many AKM's.Bad: Cost of Chicom stock set, and you need the entire set. Will be $500 all day for a decent one unfortunately.
Stainless? Did Ironwood reopen after the owner passed away?King Sports Imports. made in 1993 as a 'sporter' for export to the U.S. by Norinco which was a Gov owned arms company.
Dull stainless bolt & carrier. Chrome barrel. 1.5mm receiver, later version blued steel, neutered front end..but still built to last forever! If it still has the original chicom double hook FCG, they are far smoother than most, no need to upgrade there imho.
Agreed with the above regarding 99% chance its a slant cut (rear of receiver under the trunnion) so if wanting to convert back to original configuration (chu wood stock set) its going to be a real challenge...
The only entity making slant cut wood stocks for these is Ironwood, but they are in birch wood w/ orange tinting but have similar cut, angle, etc as originals, its close but not exact. Butt-plate on the IWD stock is ribbed or rubber, which is way wrong for both if wanting originality, but anyway...
Its a great rifle, becoming harder to find and certainly climbed in value past few years. It'd be even better if brought back to a more conventional configuration of wood, green canvas sling ( amazon), matched with chinese flat back mags, green canvas chest rig, etc.
I agree @MAKninety , no sense in Gender Changing a real piece of Chinese History. However I can see the logic in it, the prices of Pre-Ban Chinese AK's have skyrocketed beyond belief. Changing the furniture is a cheaper alternative than buying a Pre-Ban. I have one that I use for hunting, great rifle with the five round mags.
As you know I change out my stock the rifle cracked the stock first magazine , it was very dry winter day .
Norinco MAK-90 Model of the Kalashnikov AK-47 - Mouse Guns
General Specifications Calibers Usually 7.62x39mm rarely 5.56x45mmOverall length 35.1 inchesBarrel length 16.34 inchesWeight with empty magazine 8 lbs 4
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