Lancaster Bulgarian AK74

[Ingsoc75]

Just got my Bulgarian AK74 from Lancaster. Not very happy about the polished steel cocking handle so I may try and get one that is black (should of paid more attention to the photos on the website). :banghead:

I would like to get an extra magazine or two that matches the red wood finish. Any ideas?

 

[stubbicatt]

If you can find any of the E. German bakelite mags they are fairly cool looking. Expensive these days tho.

 

[jobu07]

Some original bakelite mags should match the stock set nicely. Good looking gun. Why the dislike of the polished bolt carrier/charging handle?

 

[Moose458]

Looks good to me. The bolt isn't polished enough to shine all that much. The Yugos are the same way. If it really bothers you, a can of flat black bbq paint will take care of it. Personally I like the polished look.

 

[Ingsoc75]

Why the dislike of the polished bolt carrier/charging handle?

Personal preference I guess.

 

[Ingsoc75]

If it really bothers you, a can of flat black bbq paint will take care of it.

Really? I'm not familiar with this. Where would I get this? Home Depot or Lowes?

 

[Moose458]

Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot should all carry it.

 

[Ingsoc75]

Thanks Moose.

I just found 3 DDR magazines on gunbroker for $75.00 using the buy now option.

Just from the photos, do you think they look okay? Is $75.00 a good price for 3? I would prefer to get just one for now though.

 

[nathan]

Thats a good price for E G bakelites.

 

[atlanticfire]

I like the steal bolt. .
Hows it shoot?

 

[buck00]

Not very happy about the polished steel cocking handle so

I know this has been covered but the polished bolt looks really good, and was done specifically by them.

I have several AKs/RPKs, and my Lancaster looks very crisp/sleek with the bolt. In fact, pretty much all Lancaster bolts are like this. Not sure why you would try to un-do this... but your $.

 

[Hizzie]

Nice looking 74.

 

[nalioth]

Not very happy about the polished steel cocking handle so I may try and get one that is black

Save yourself a boatload of money and possible fitting issues.

Send your bolt carrier out for a blast-n-park(erizing) and it'll come back just the way you expected in the first place. . .

 

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

I am buying a Saiga in 5.45x39 next week. The bolt carrier will be finished in a black that matches your receiver/barrel. I really want a polished bolt like that. Want to trade?

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

You could have went with the Rough Rider they offer, it is not polished.

 

[Ingsoc75]

vYou could have went with the Rough Rider they offer, it is not polished.

Yeah I could of but I didn't. I love the dark red laminate wood finish of this one and that's what sold me on it.