Question on AIM-Surplus 45rd Bakelite 5.45 AK mags?

[sniper_n_training]

Does anyone know what country these mags are from?

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...ine&groupid=15

I'm guessing either Bulgaria or Russia? Thinking about picking one up just to add to the collection, but wanted to get some info on them first?

[mriddick]

Can we get them from Russia? Most of this stuff seems to be coming by way of Bulgarian any more.

[Schuetzenman]

I can't really tell. Zooming the view to 400% still doesn't show any arsenal mark to tell. They LOOK East German, I've owned a lot of 30 round EG Bakes. I really haven't owned any others.

On Russian, we can't directly import most things from Russia or their former Soviet era Satellite nations. However if a shrewd importer decided to buy weapons, ammo or mags and stage them in Canada for 5 years they would be "Laundered" and then would be importable to the US. How do you think all those cases of Russian 5.45x39 are getting in for sale?

[O.S.O.K.]

They look very similar to my E Germ 30 rounders too - the ones that you get in the battle packs with accoutraments... and I think mine have numbers on the side/bottom like that too...

[sevlex]

I also vote for E German. The page states no arsenal marks & the pic shows a mold number.

[sniper_n_training]

Well ordered one for the hell of it. Figure I need me a good 45rd bakelite to keep the 30rd bakelites company in the safe. Will post pics and any info I can find when I get it.

[Partisan1983]

Interesting......keep us informed.

[sniper_n_training]

Got the mag today. After a few minutes of searching a few different websites, it's clear this mag is a Bulgarian. It looks identical to the far left 45rd bakelite pictured here:


Empty circle on the right side of the mag provides proof it is a Bulgy. The condition is brand spanking new! This thing doesn't look like its ever been used or inserted into a rifle! Very happy with my purchase from AIM! Thanks guys!