I purchased this rifle several years ago at a gun shop. Gun shop owner said he took it in on a trade and figured it had been sitting in someone's safe for years. I don't know about all that. But I immediately noticed its superb finish and apparent excellent condition. It was a jewel. I've never seen an AK in this shape. It looked brand new. What you see is exactly what I purchased. I have made no mods to this rifle at all.
It was later suggested that I may have happened upon a pre-ban. I've included pics with explanations in hopes that those who know better than I can inform me as to exactly what this rifle is and its value.
First pic. A profile of the entire rifle.
The next pic is the Egyptian writing on the part of the rifle directly under the sights. On the opposite side of the rifle there is some hyroglyphic looking symbol.
Next pic is of the writing on the left side of rifle above the handle where the buttstock slides in. It says
ARM SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE
CALIBER 7.62 x 39
MAADI COMPANY
MADE IN EGYPT
Next pic is the slanted muzzle brake. It is threaded on the barrel and is removed by pushing in a button and turning clockwise.
Next pic is of the right side of the rifle below the bolt. It says
STEYR, SECAUCUS, NJ
Last image is of the bolt and carrier.
Other info. The serial number is S0000XX. The XX represents 2 numbers that I probably shouldn't list here. The idea is that the serial number is under 100.
Also, in the buttplate is a trap door that holds a metal case with brush in it. The cleaning rod is removable from under the barrel. It came with one 30 round magazine that says "MADE IN EGYPT" on the left side of the mag near the top. Also, the bolt, carrier (if proper terminology) and the top plate (for lack of better terminology) are all stamped with the last 4 numbers of serial number 00XX.
So, is this a pre-ban?
Is it anything special?
What's it worth?
When was it made/imported?
Thanks!
It was later suggested that I may have happened upon a pre-ban. I've included pics with explanations in hopes that those who know better than I can inform me as to exactly what this rifle is and its value.
First pic. A profile of the entire rifle.
The next pic is the Egyptian writing on the part of the rifle directly under the sights. On the opposite side of the rifle there is some hyroglyphic looking symbol.
Next pic is of the writing on the left side of rifle above the handle where the buttstock slides in. It says
ARM SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE
CALIBER 7.62 x 39
MAADI COMPANY
MADE IN EGYPT
Next pic is the slanted muzzle brake. It is threaded on the barrel and is removed by pushing in a button and turning clockwise.
Next pic is of the right side of the rifle below the bolt. It says
STEYR, SECAUCUS, NJ
Last image is of the bolt and carrier.
Other info. The serial number is S0000XX. The XX represents 2 numbers that I probably shouldn't list here. The idea is that the serial number is under 100.
Also, in the buttplate is a trap door that holds a metal case with brush in it. The cleaning rod is removable from under the barrel. It came with one 30 round magazine that says "MADE IN EGYPT" on the left side of the mag near the top. Also, the bolt, carrier (if proper terminology) and the top plate (for lack of better terminology) are all stamped with the last 4 numbers of serial number 00XX.
So, is this a pre-ban?
Is it anything special?
What's it worth?
When was it made/imported?
Thanks!
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