Polish Krinks Underfolder

[the_gearhead]

Ok folks... I have recently acquired a rather odd AK-47.

I was told that it is a post ban Polish underfolder but after looking it over at home, I noticed the serial # reads:1982KK04XXX. Is this a 1982 gun that some paranoid person modified to post ban specs? The stock won't fold (it seems easy to fix/alter), the bayo lug is trimmed off (barely) and it has a slash cut brake lightly tacked in place. Also odd, are the hex screws that are holding the rails in place instead of rivets.

The info on the receiver reads: Krinks/Naples FL/M-97/7.62x39.

Handguard and gas tube cover are both laminated wood, the pistol grip is bakelite.

Any information would be appreciated...

Thanks in advance for the help...

[Gundwulf]

Thats a Polish PMKMS kit that has been built on a US made Postban receiver.

[AvtomatKalashnikova]

what are the rails you're talking about? does the rifle have any rivets on the receiver?

It is certainly a postban rifle, the 1982 merely meant the original rifle was made in that year, but these were cut down to parts kit and recently made into the US. the person probably home built this rifle and sold it. I hope you didn't pay too much for it. HOpefully he used rives instead of hex screws for assembly.

[the_gearhead]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by AvtomatKalashnikova
[B]what are the rails you're talking about? does the rifle have any rivets on the receiver?

No... they're threaded hex screws with allen bolt tops. They've all been peened over on the inside of the rec'vr where the rails are. It doesn't appear to be a home built jobber as the fit and finish are very good.

:( Methinks there might be an issue here... any way to fix this situation, or am I stuck with it?

[AvtomatKalashnikova]

I am still not sure what you're refering to here, a picture is worth 1k words. So are there any rivets on the rifle, or are there hex screws only? and the rails, does it look like they're secured to the receiver by the screws too?

Since there's no "known mfg" marking on it I can assume it's probably made from a blank by some gunsmith. And the rails should've been tack welded to the receiver, not secured by screws. Home gunbuilders have used screws to secure receiver and trunnion so that maybe okay but still not the best way.

Overall, your gun is definitely postban that was built with an imported Polish part kit. So you can't get the bayo lug or flashhider or folder.

[the_gearhead]

Originally posted by AvtomatKalashnikova
I am still not sure what you're refering to here, a picture is worth 1k words. So are there any rivets on the rifle, or are there hex screws only?

There are only hex screws visible.

and the rails, does it look like they're secured to the receiver by the screws too?

No. After further inspection, they're welded on. The receiver and trunnion are screwed together. The fellow I got the gun from says there is production paperwork that goes wth it. He's a friend, so I trust I'll have it sometime soon... also, all numbers on all parts including the receiver match. They're not electropenciled on, they're actually stamped on. Another fellow up here said, "Its a post ban that inter-ordanace was selling about 2-3 years ago through sgn." and that it was made by Tenesee Gun works.


Overall, your gun is definitely postban that was built with an imported Polish part kit. So you can't get the bayo lug or flashhider or folder.

Bummers, but it's still a really neat looking piece with an awesome action...

Thanks again for the help....

[AvtomatKalashnikova]

Good thing that rails are welded, otherwise they could fail prematurely. The hexscrew job is commonly talked about in the Built It Yourself section, which I suspect this one is. It doesn't mean it's bad, just that it's not how the pros do it. If whoever built the receiver from 80% or less blank, they can put whatever serial number they want on it. That's why you what appears to be an all matching rifle. I haven't heard much about TN Gun works, I wonder if they have any relation with TNguns, I doubt it though. You should ask your friend where he got the rifle from, just so you can be sure. So it's a postban, but doesnt mean it's any less of an AK...as long as it shoots straight you'll enjoy it. :)