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scottyb

· #3 · Dec 17, 2021 (Edited)

Type I it is with giggle switch

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BobtheButcher

· #4 · Dec 18, 2021

That is a very nice Type 1.

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Indykid

· #5 · Dec 18, 2021

In case I haven't in another thread, welcome to the group!

Yes, as the others have said, that is a very nice AK Type-1. Beautiful!!!

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Sajgon

Discussion Starter · #6 · Dec 18, 2021

And these were made only in Izhevsk, right?

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JeepFan

· #7 · Dec 18, 2021

It is of lower end quality and is not collectable or worth much, I'd be happy to take it off your hands, lol.

Nice Type-1. Is it yours? If so, you scored.

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Sajgon

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 18, 2021

JeepFan said:
It is of lower end quality and is not collectable or worth much, I'd be happy to take it off your hands, lol.

Nice Type-1. Is it yours? If so, you scored.

Not yet, but it will be soon 🔥 i was not sure if its russian type 1 so thats why i posted it here ✌🏻

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scottyb

· #9 · Dec 18, 2021

There is info to decipher the serial number and know what year and month it was manufactured.

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Mitchell

· #10 · Dec 18, 2021

I think it says 1949Г but the pic is a little blurry. Very nice rifle.

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Sajgon

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 19, 2021

Guys, is it truth, that these types 1. were made only in Izhevsk? Thanks

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jithaca

· #12 · Dec 19, 2021 (Edited)

Yes only Izhevsk made Type I, Type II and Type III Rifles. Tula did not get into the AK rifle business until the AKM went into production. Probably in 1960, have not seen any reference to a 1959 Tula. Other countries started AK production with the Type III rifle. IIRC about 15 years ago I saw a picture of a N Korean made Type II, but i cannot find the picture and maybe i was delusional .

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Sajgon

Discussion Starter · #13 · Dec 21, 2021

I realized, that there is a missing identification near by fire selector (auto, semi-auto). Can it be?

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jithaca

· #14 · Dec 21, 2021 (Edited)

When Type I rifles were produced the selector markings were very lightly marked with an awl. Most collectors call this style marking “Hen Scratching”. The rifle has a replacement butt stock & grip panels and modern FCG pins. Also the trunnion markings are stamped, this was done during a refurbishment, that included a refinish of the rifle. When this is done the selector markings become very light. This rifle has them, but it is hard to make out due to the poor quality of the photograph and they are partially obscured by the selector lever.

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Markings changed. The first production rifles were marked like this one

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You better buy that thing and post some pictures

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Sajgon

Discussion Starter · #15 · Dec 21, 2021

jithaca said:
When Type I rifles were produced the selector markings were very lightly marked with an awl. Most collectors call this style marking “Hen Scratching”. The rifle has a replacement butt stock & grip panels and modern FCG pins. Also the trunnion markings are stamped, this was done during a refurbishment, that included a refinish of the rifle. When this is done the selector markings become very light. This rifle has them, but it is hard to make out due to the poor quality of the photograph and they are partially obscured by the selector lever.

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You better buy that thing and post some pictures

Thanks for explanation, I will ask a seller for more details. Currently Im owning a AKS type 3 from 1958, so I'd like to add type 1 into my collection, but only if its right condition. I will keep you updated

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jithaca

· #16 · Dec 21, 2021

Here in the US we would jump on any Type I especially a fixed stock. At one point i was offered 1400 for my spare Type I fixed stock trunnion.

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Sajgon

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jan 5, 2022

Guys, I just found out that on that AK posted above there is no sign of marking near the fire switch, there is absolutely nothing. Can it be? I haven seen it before in my entire life. Thanks

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jithaca

· #18 · Jan 5, 2022

The selector markings were scratched lighter than the yrunnion was. It is very possible that at refurb it was reblued and the markings were lost.

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Sajgon

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jan 5, 2022

jithaca said:
The selector markings were scratched lighter than the yrunnion was. It is very possible that at refurb it was reblued and the markings were lost.

Thanks for a reply, I hope that I will manage to find some type 1 with this marking ...

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jithaca

· #20 · Jan 5, 2022

Nearly all Type I rifles have been thru a refurb. It would not stop me from buying the rifle. Provided the price is right and they are no other big issues. That is just part of owning a 70 year okd rifle.

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