Anyone identify these ak magazines for me?

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Justin m

Discussion Starter · Apr 25, 2020

I'm new to the ak these came with a rifle I purchased far left is a bit tight in my sam7r just wondering what is the country of origin on these 3. They all seem to be slightly different.

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daefash

· #2 · Apr 26, 2020

There should be proof stamps on the the other side of the spine if you can take pictures of

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scottyb

· #3 · Apr 26, 2020

The flat back is Chinese

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Justin m

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 26, 2020

scottyb said:
The flat back is Chinese

thanks that's the only one I had even the slightest idea.

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Justin m

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 26, 2020

daefash said:
There should be proof stamps on the the other side of the spine if you can take pictures of

No markings at all..

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PhilRazz

· #6 · Apr 26, 2020

Look Romanian or Polish to me

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daefash

· #7 · Apr 26, 2020

Polish would have proof marks on the follower side

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Need more pictures of ; follower,stamps,floorplate retainer,floorplate,and front and rear locking lugs.

Or you can narrow it down yourself via this link.
Identifying & Collecting the 7.62×39 AK-47/AKM Magazine

Agreed #3 China flatback.

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esh21167

· #9 · Apr 26, 2020

Most without proofs are Romanian.

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scottyb

· #10 · Apr 26, 2020

I find, with my aging eyes, I need to use a magnifying glass and plenty of light to properly see proof marks.

Many are barely discernible.

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Justin m

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 26, 2020

esh21167 said:
Most without proofs are Romanian.

Proabably Romanian then they all looked so similar online that where I came here to give you guys somthing to do 😀

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Texas double bluff

· #12 · Apr 26, 2020 (Edited)

Not Romanian = no large spot welds near feed lips.

Need more pictures of ; follower,stamps,floorplate retainer,floorplate,and front and rear locking lugs.

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Justin m

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 26, 2020

Texas double bluff said:
Not Romanian = no large spot welds near feed lips.

Need more pictures of ; follower,stamps,floorplate retainer,floorplate,and front and rear locking lugs.

Been trying this forum bugs out on my phone bad ...

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Justin m

Discussion Starter · #14 · Apr 26, 2020

Ok should be all there is to see

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Texas double bluff

· #15 · Apr 26, 2020 (Edited)

Finally someone who follows up with good pictures. Great job. Note for next time, remove followers and get separate pics of those.
Same for the floorplate retainer/ spring guide.

What you have here are 2 Hungarian mags

They are first European rib pattern, and the flat floorplate retainer is a dead giveaway . Bare metal on those nubs too,or phosphate. If you disassemble these you'll more than likely notice there is no spring guide on the floorplate retainer. Unlike every other countries magazines.

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Justin m

Discussion Starter · #16 · Apr 26, 2020

Texas double bluff said:
Finally someone who follows up with good pictures. Great job. Note for next time, remove followers and get separate pics of those.

What you have here are 2 Hungarian mags

They are first European rib pattern, and the flat floorplate retainer is a dead giveaway . Bare metal on those nubs too,or phosphate

Cool thanks. Yeah I tried googling but I couldn't tell the difference. the Chinese I kinda assumed because the obvious differences from most mags. Thanks for the help I've been learning a lot about aks b4 a bought one... now that I own a decent one I gotta start learning mags

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Texas double bluff

· #17 · Apr 26, 2020

Justin m said:
Cool thanks. Yeah I tried googling but I couldn't tell the difference. the Chinese I kinda assumed because the obvious differences from most mags. Thanks for the help I've been learning a lot about aks b4 a bought one... now that I own a decent one I gotta start learning mags

Sure...

This is where i started my journey learning about AK47 mags
Identifying & Collecting the 7.62×39 AK-47/AKM Magazine

Its a great resource to reference.

Here is one for AK 74 mags if needed too.
https://www.coolfx.us/ak/ak74_mag_guide_main.htm

We're always here to help also ,you provide the pics , We play the game.

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Justin m

Discussion Starter · #18 · Apr 26, 2020

Texas double bluff said:
Justin m said:

Cool thanks. Yeah I tried googling but I couldn't tell the difference. the Chinese I kinda assumed because the obvious differences from most mags. Thanks for the help I've been learning a lot about aks b4 a bought one... now that I own a decent one I gotta start learning mags

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Sure...

This is where i started my journey learning about AK47 mags
Identifying & Collecting the 7.62×39 AK-47/AKM Magazine

Its a great resource to reference.

Here is one for AK 74 mags if needed too.
https://www.coolfx.us/ak/ak74_mag_guide_main.htm

We're always here to help also ,you provide the pics , We play the game.

Cool man. I didnt blow off your first post with the info I just simply didnt know enough about them to even decifer. Now I feel from knowing a few examples i could possibly identify some in the future 😀 thanks. And yeah I know it's a hobby of some sorts so I wasnt worried about inconveniencing anyone I know if I had the eye for it I'd do it.