Keep in mind that it doesn't matter if the internals are semi auto only. The hole alone is what's illegal. It can have a plug or a weld attempt or even be a bare receiver....still illegal.
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Chinese MAK-90 Contraband "Third Pin" Rifle
Over the years I have seen many people ask about the Chinese MAK-90 rifles that came into the country in the early 90s, and were subsequently "collected" by the BATFE.
Special thanks to "Dutchkma" and his personal first-hand experience with one of the "special" rifles. These pictures are probably the only ones in existence which closely detail the specifications.
These MAK-90 rifles were declared "contraband" by the the BATFE because of the third pin hole in the receiver. Even though they had a rivit installed in the third hole, they are still contraband because of the third hole. "Once a machinegun, always a machinegun."
I actually handled one of these back in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the local gunshow and a dealer friend of mine said to stay away from them because they were "ATF Bait."
If you run across one of these rifles for sale.....admire it.....handle it......but don't buy it. There is no way it will ever be legal to own.
KF
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Special thanks to "Dutchkma" and his personal first-hand experience with one of the "special" rifles. These pictures are probably the only ones in existence which closely detail the specifications.
These MAK-90 rifles were declared "contraband" by the the BATFE because of the third pin hole in the receiver. Even though they had a rivit installed in the third hole, they are still contraband because of the third hole. "Once a machinegun, always a machinegun."
I actually handled one of these back in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the local gunshow and a dealer friend of mine said to stay away from them because they were "ATF Bait."
If you run across one of these rifles for sale.....admire it.....handle it......but don't buy it. There is no way it will ever be legal to own.
KF
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I picked up several of these in 1994 when they came on the market thinking they would be good investments. Couple of months later the dealers I purchased them from contacted me about the ATF letter, and said I had to return them. They had all come from RSR, so I took them to the local RSR warehouse in my area. They gave me milled receiver MAC 90s in return which did turn out to be a good investment. 
Such a deal at $2300, its illegality is just the icing on the cake.
$2,300 for a Mac-90
$2,300 for an ATF illegal MAK-90$2,300 for a Mac-90
Appears the auction was ended early.
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