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peppermintman
10-20-2012, 08:20 PM
I've had this rifle for some time and just noticed something and need to ask.

These are the markings on the left side of the rifle with barrel pointing left.

SA85M Cal 7.62x39 Arsenal USA
Semi Auto FEG Hou TX
Made in Hungary

Markings on right side of receiver with barrel pointing to the right

SSR-85B

The serial number of the receiver matches that on the box, but the dust cover, firing pin, spring and bolt all have the same serial numbers but different than the receiver.

I've seen some rifles stamped with the complete word "Houston" and the one I own has only "Hou" on it. The question is why? The other question is why the different serial numbers on receiver and working parts?

For sure there's some folks here that know about these AK's and I would like to know more about my rifle so any help with it will help lots.
One more...... how do I determine when this rifle was made. I can't figure out what the M date is on it so that'll be the last question I'll put out.

I bought it a long time ago and ex wife needed some help and gave it back. Took a while to clean it up and looks like I never shot it :)