AK-47 side mount plate installation

[astocks2622]

I am looking at buying one of the romanian WASR-10 ak clones, but most of the ones I've looked at don't have the side mount plate for mounting optics or rails or whatever. I've found several replacement plates for sale online (http://www.thecountryshed.com/ak47_scope_mounts.htm). How difficult is it to install?

 

[nalioth]

For one thing, all standard WASRs have the side rails.

I don't think the WASR underfolder does, as the stock won't fold with it in place.

On another note, if you buy from a reputable dealer, these plates come with rivets/screws and instructions (if on the very off chance your WASR doesn't have a rail on it). They are pretty easy to install, if you're mechanically inclined.

 

[gb6491]

How difficult is it to install?

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-drill-the-scope-rail-on-an-ak-rifle-256119/
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-rivet-the-scope-rail-on-an-ak-rifle-256118/

...or order one of Tantal's screw mount plates:
http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/bstmounts.html

Regards,
Greg