Mounting a scope to an AK-47

[analog_kidd]

I recently bought an AK and want to add a scope to it. On the left side of the reciever there is a bracket with two pins with heads that stick out on it that look like it should be for mounting purposes. I assume you can get something that wraps around to the top of the rifle with a scope rail.

Can someone tell me what the name of this bracket and pin device is called, and what to look for for a rail?

Thanks

[MemphisMechanic]

http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=39

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/aksiramoqude.html

[Smith]

Here is some info on those "rails" http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/opticsap.html

and a real good low profile weaver mount option.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/AK_Rifle_Low_Profile_Side_Rail_Accessory__Mount.html

[DRM]

Me - I'd just cut/weld/grind/paint and have something work out... but not everyone approaches their guns like I would...

[Guest gcrookston]

If the left side of your rifle has a bracket installed like the top rifle in the picture, I have an extra mount with an M13 type rail similiar to what nate posted, though mine is former East Block Mfg that I don't need you can pm me about. It should be suitable for mounting about any kind of U.S. optic device with appropriate rings.

Edited December 25, 2008 by gcrookston