Poly-Tech National Match

[Stokespump]

Hey Guys,
I have a National Match marked milled receiver gun. It has dark wood, a 20" barrel and a long (3-4") Krink on the end. NO bayonet lug, but then again, with a 20" barrel, that doesn't surprise me.
It is marked with the 386 and KFS. Also, it has a scope mounting wedge on it, but no mount or scope. I haven't shot it for accuracy yet, but the trigger is very nice for a combat style weapon.
My biggest questions are these:
1. Is this original, and how many are there?
2. Where could I get a suitable mount and scope?
3. I like it except for the 20" barrel and long flash. If I wanted to go to a 16" barrel, would this be too tough? Would it substantially affect future resale value? Of course, I'd keep the old parts.
Thanks

[56s]

Hello Stokespump,

What does your rifle have stamped onto the receiver?

If it has AK47/S stamped on it then you may have an Poly-Tech Legend NM.

Let us know and I'm sure that someone here can ID it for you.

Take care, OUT in Vegas!

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56s

[Stokespump]

Here is everything on the receiver:
"386" in a circle
Serial number: "NM47-025XX"
NATIONAL MATCH
Model AK-47/S
Cal. 7.62S39MM
SEMI-AUTO
KFS
ATLANTA,GA

POLY TECH
BEIJING CHINA
Made in China

On the opposite side, there is only the F and S by the safety, and three vertical Chinese symbols. One last thing, the rear sight blade has a very narrow slot in it, and all parts have matching numbers.
Thanks for the imput.


[This message has been edited by Stokespump (edited 10-17-1999).]

[56s]

Hello,

From the markings it looks like you have a keeper!

Your rifle is an Poly-Tech National Match Legend. A Pre-Ban of coarse.

The Krink on the end was most likely added by a second party. They came with either a slant brake or just a plain muzzle nut.

This is at the top of the Chinese collectors list but I cant' put a definate price on it but it would be well above the $1000.00 mark.

If it was my rifle I would not even think about cutting it down. I would leave it the way it is and go shopping for another AK with a sixteen inch barrel.

I hope this has helped?

Take care, OUT in Vegas!

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56s

[Stokespump]

Yes, this did help. I think I'm going to try harder to get rid of that ugly Norinco I have on the For Sale forum (it's way too short for me) and try to find a milled gun with a straight stock.
One other guy said that the gun should have a barrel nut, and no brake, so that's probably what I'm going to shoot for.
Thanks!!!

[mrak1289x]

Don't you dare cut that barrel! NO NO NO NO NO NO NO don't do it!

[56s]

Hello again,

Nice to see that you are from the Evergreen State!

Before moving to Vegas I was living in Washington State in Richland Wa. and I was working on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

Have you ever thought of buying an short barreled AK? When I lived in Wa. you could own a SBR but not a class III machine gun.

Here in Nevada you can own anything you want, that is if you have a fat wallet.
They sell AKs here with 9, 10, 11 and 12 inch barrels for $850.00 plus the $200.00 tax stamp. You should see and hold these sweet little rifles! They are very nice.

Well, I am glad that I was able to help.
One more thing, the Legend series did come with either a muzzle nut or an slant brake.
The slant should be easy to find. Try www.TAPCO.com. (http://www.TAPCO.com.) The nut might be a little harder to locate but you will be able to find one.

Take care, OUT in Vegas!


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56s

[Stokespump]

Thanks for the link. I'm not sure what kind of mount I'll need, as it doesn't look the same as the bracket on my Romak.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to pursue it much, as I have had a sale fall though, and am in a bit of a bind. My true passion is for ARs, so I'm going to have to sell some other stuff to finance new projects. I have that Norinco on the For Sale board, but also have a Mak 90 and probably this gun to get rid of. I don't want to sell the bullpup yet, as a buddy of mine made me promise it to him. Here is the picture:
http://www.kalama.com/~ecasino/PolyNM.jpg

[col_kurtz]

You have the Lexus of AK's there buddy.

As for scopes, try www.weapons-russian.com (http://www.weapons-russian.com)

I have the PSO-6 on mine and it is sweet!!

[Destroyer]

That's a sweet looking gun, and possibly the best Chinese AK around. Hell, if I had the kind of big money those bad boys go for I'd buy it! (That's even with my general aversion of anything from China. I don't like to support the Red Army. Still, THAT gun would be an exception. http://www.ak-47.net/akcgi/smile.gif
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Anything less than an AK-47 is uncivilized!

[This message has been edited by Destroyer (edited 10-18-1999).]