ak74 info ?

[Woody]

I have a Bulgarian ak74. (circle 10)   I know nothing about it, or any other ak's.  Who can help ?

 

 

   Thanks !

[Hershmeister]

Whatcha want to know?

[Woody]

Whatcha want to know?

 

That would have helped, huh ?    Age ? (serial # decoder ? )  Decent brand ? 

[austin7.62]

Bulgarian AKs are top notch. Any markings on the rifle besides the ((10))?

[Woody]

Bulgarian AKs are top notch. Any markings on the rifle besides the ((10))?

 

I'll have to look.  What/where would they be ?

[cz75b]

probably be easier to put a picture.

[Superman]

Buy some extra mags a pile of ammo and go shoot it.

[Woody]

I'll look & post a pic tomorrow.

[austin7.62]

I'll have to look.  What/where would they be ?

The receiver. It might be a home build. Also, look under the handguards for numbers on the barrel

[Oh Shoot]

It's a metrosexual AK 47 isn't it? Sort of like an AR but weaker and less accurate? :)

 

- OS

[whitewolf001]

Arsenal is one of THE names in AK-74 builds. I.O. is another as is Ohio Ord..

Edited June 23, 2014 by whitewolf001

[RC3]

Whats wrong with a home build ak? My 74 is top notch. And its made in AMERICA. Using a bulgarian parts kit.

[Woody]

Here is a link to a few pics:

 

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/104777414@N07/sets/72157645312571222/

 

 

I don't see any other markings other than the serial #,  and circle 10.

 

 

 

 

[Hershmeister]

Definite home build - receiver screwed vs riveted. What looks like an AK47 gas block instead of an AK74 gas block. Also no muzzle brake. How does it shoot?

[Woody]

It shot fine, the few times I shot it.  Only had a handful of ammo.

[austin7.62]

Whats wrong with a home build ak? My 74 is top notch. And its made in AMERICA. Using a bulgarian parts kit.

Nothing is wrong with one. They have no resell value though.

[austin7.62]

Looks like a Romanian 5.45 gas block? SAR-2 barrel maybe?

[RC3]

Nothing is wrong with one. They have no resell value though.

While that may be true, you have to see this one in person. And its a milled receiver. THAT TOOK FOR EVER!!!!! Never again. 

[austin7.62]

While that may be true, you have to see this one in person. And its a milled receiver. THAT TOOK FOR EVER!!!!! Never again.

A milled 74? That's very unique!

[50 cal]

A milled 74? That's very unique!

WaffenWerks was making some for a while. They were machined from barstock. 

[RC3]

A milled 74? That's very unique!

Took for ever. She fires wonderfully. And I really do mean it. Just cant feed her. And now I got G3 and FAL screaming for rounds. Its tough feeding three types of rebellious rifles. Soon to get another rifle caliber as well. Thinking about saving up and getting a AK47. Keep my 74 company.  

[RC3]

WaffenWerks was making some for a while. They were machined from barstock. 

Without getting into too much detail, lets just say mine was a solid piece of steel that eventually grew its sexiness factor exponentially. 

[Guest stinkfoot]

no offense intended, but those screw jobs are hack compared to a factory or even home built with rivets. it very well may last forever but those screws are likely to prematurely wear, and just look awful. you could have it rebuilt or just take your chances with the screws.

[viscero]

no offense intended, but those screw jobs are hack compared to a factory or even home built with rivets. it very well may last forever but those screws are likely to prematurely wear, and just look awful. you could have it rebuilt or just take your chances with the screws.

 

Yeah and if you weren't the one that put it together that leaves another layer of mistrust if it were me.  With professionally done ones popping up in the $400 range I would just put this one in the back of the closet and go get a proper one instead of trying to fix that one.

[Guest stinkfoot]

nah, demill  the receiver,  replace with a  proper rivet job and you are gtg,  as long as the barrel  is in spec and headspace is go good