Is this what you have? I recall the 56S came into the US as a semi auto rifle around 1985. The earliest ChiCom AKs I'm aware of were the all-black AKs marketed through 'Clayco' circa 1983-84 and are so marked. 66 is the plant that made it.

Got other projects on the plate so putting this extremely nice Preban AK47S Folding Spike Bayonet that is Pre Norinco and Polytech imports. It was imported by GLNIC in LA, CA in the late 80's according to info. I got it in trade and was told only 60 rounds were shot through it and bu the looks of the hammer and rails I agree. All matching numbers including on the box.

I've got some interest in a Poly-Tech AK, but wanted to know if it's a pre/post ban. Serial number. Checking manufacture date on a Polytech AK? (pre ban or not) of my Norinco MAK 90? Never had a malfunction but all ak's are famous. They will have a five-digit serial number without a year of. I have a pre-ban Norinco AKM-47S. Any idea what I. Here is the original Norinco type 56s AK-47 clone that was. About 3,000 serial numbers from your S1. Description: Early pre ban AK manufactured by Procnine Norinco 66 factory in 7.6x39. The gun has very unique manufacturing markings and pretty cool serial number. Marked' PRC Norinco 7.62 IA CO SAC CA' at the belly of the receiver.

Here's a pic of a 'de-banned and re-fanged' version: You'll note the collar behind the front site base. This was ground smooth on the MAK 90 to make it compliant with import restrictions. The rifle itself was imported by KSI of Pomona, CA in '94 and had all the features of a standard MAK 90; thumbhole stock and neutered front site base. She was bought NIB 4 yrs ago and converted by fellow board member Surly. It has NEVER had a round through it. If you would like to use the photo on your site, no prob.

Check out our site, where people have been able to bring about a revolution in CA-legal firearms that includes members of the Arsenal series and all of the Lancaster, etc., AKs: calguns.netYou're right about keeping those early rifles in the free states. The guy in Kommiefornia had the bright idea that (models on the 1989 Roos-Roberti s--- list) could be converted to an OLL. The people who do this for a living warned him not to risk getting busted. It's just too easy, to sell it out-of-state for $1000. The Patrick Purdy special sold for $350 maximum in gun stores just before they were banned. Take the money and run.

In regards to marking on heel as a preban feature I have a Polytech M14 that has a flashsuppressor with bayonet lug that has serial number etc on side of receiver, what is intresting is that the first two numbers of the serial number are faintly engraved on the heel. I would also like to ask if Polytech copied the rear sight as both knobs on mine are marked WCE like a USGI one. I'm intending to have the Bolt replaced with a USGI one, other than that would any other modification be desired at this time.? I hate to rain on anyones parade, but only about 200 PolyTech's came into the US with flash supressors and bayonet lugs.

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(21) Weaver Arms Nighthawk. Polytech Muzzle Nut I wanted to make a post to show off the various Chinese Muzzle breaks in one forum. They are all Left Hand threaded breaks, ( 14x mm), and can all be threaded onto any of the Chinese Pre-Ban Rifles. Contract vanzare cumparare auto folosit. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so here they are.

Norinco MAK-90 Model of the Kalashnikov AK-47 Norinco MAK-90 Model of the Kalashnikov AK-47 General Specifications Calibers: Usually 7.62x39mm; rarely 5.56x45mm Overall length 35.1 inches Barrel length 16.34 inches Weight with empty magazine 8 lbs 4 ounces Receiver metal thickness: 1.6mm (most other stamped AKs have 1mm thick receivers) The letters/numbers MAK-90 stand for Modified AK-1990. I have owned three of them, and share some of my photos in this web page. The MAK-90 is a Chinese factory built AK model exported to the USA from China from 1990 through 1994 by two Chinese export companies: and.

Some have a space or dash between the serial number and 2 digit year of import stamping. No MAK-90s were exported to the USA after 1994, however some that were sitting in warehouses were finally released to their importers in 1996. MAK90 with molded Choate Stocks The court forced the importers to re-fit these rifles with Choate thumbhole stocks. (The logo 'Choate Tool' can be seen in a circle on the flat end of the recoil pad.) Also, the bayonet lugs were ground off, and muzzle nuts welded to the barrels. The initials SP were stamped on the left side of the receiver. Serial Number Beginning with 94 for the year 1994 Sometimes AK enthusiasts take a 'de-fanged' MAK-90, and restore it to pre-ban condition. Hazmat posted this on the: 'Another type of MAK 90 that came in had the underfolder bayonet collar ground down.

If not, you could face jail time. By looking around for a sec, it seems that rifle was imported before 1989. After the 1989 ban, they were called MAK's for modified AK. I have i'm just checking to make sure i can modify it. It was said all were imported before 1994 but mine wasn't. It was imported by september 1994 though.

The later MAK-90s imported after 1990 had the threads on the muzzle actually turned off, and a 2 digit year of import stamped in front of or in back of the serial number (for example 91, 92, 93, 94). Some have a space or dash between the serial number and 2 digit year of import stamping. No MAK-90s were exported to the USA after 1994, however some that were sitting in warehouses were finally released to their importers in 1996. MAK90 with molded Choate Stocks The court forced the importers to re-fit these rifles with Choate thumbhole stocks. (The logo 'Choate Tool' can be seen in a circle on the flat end of the recoil pad.) Also, the bayonet lugs were ground off, and muzzle nuts welded to the barrels. The initials SP were stamped on the left side of the receiver.

They were allowed to sell the rifles as parts kits if the receivers were cut up. Not many kits were purchased by individuals, so Century Arms bought most of the MAK-90 parts kits and produced the model MISR-90 rifle. This rifle had an Egyptian Maadi receiver, but all the other parts came from Chinese MAK-90 parts kits.

Originally Posted By ugotbit: I did run into trouble with a Norinco underfolder not meeting the OAL requirements of 26in, so it wouldn't hurt to bring a tape measure. The Feds measure the OAL with the stock extended. No problem there. Some states measure with the stock folded. An UF AK is less than 26' with the stock folded.

The Feds measure the OAL with the stock extended. No problem there. Some states measure with the stock folded. An UF AK is less than 26' with the stock folded. They gave me the run around because the 'firearm' was still functinal with the stock folded.

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At a gun show in 1989 a fellow was walking around the show trying to sell his PolyTech. If memory serves me correct, the finish was black park, not gray. Jack Lewis did a report on the PolyTech M14s, The Gun Digest Of Assualt Weapons/2nd edition, 1989, M14 in a magazine and the finish looked like black park also.

They shoot tighter groups but I don't know if this is because of better/heavy barrels or longer sight radius of the 20' barrels. All the milled receiver post ban rifles have the slant cut with round hole in the rear of the receiver.

At a gun show in 1989 a fellow was walking around the show trying to sell his PolyTech. If memory serves me correct, the finish was black park, not gray.

If your Norinco was made and imported before 1989 you are good to go. If not, you could face jail time. By looking around for a sec, it seems that rifle was imported before 1989. After the 1989 ban, they were called MAK's for modified AK. I have i'm just checking to make sure i can modify it.

So, if you decide to 'remodel' your MAK-90, keep this in mind. Some parts that fit other AKs, may not fit your MAK-90. The stock is considered to be the best choice for replacing a thumbhole stock on a MAK-90 with a slant-cut reciever. MAK-90s feature smooth 'double-hook' fire-control-groups, rather than the more common modern 'single-hook' mechanism. Just a word about replacing the thumb-hole stock: don't assume that you have a 'slant-cut' receiver, just because it looks that way with the thumb-hole stock in place. Remove the stock and look at the rear of the receiver.

Each rifle came with three 5-round magazines, a buttstock cleaning kit, a gas port cleaning tool, a cleaning rod, a sling and a manual. Some of the earlier MAK-90s came with three 30-round magazines and a bayonet. Most of these rifles had the 30-round magazines and bayonets removed from the boxes by the importer or dealers. Some of the MAK-90s were sold with Chinese 'drum' magazines.

The front sight of the MAK-90 has a fully enclosed hood/sight protector with a hole in the top; and a smooth receiver cover. An AKM has a sight protector that is open on the top, and a ribbed receiver cover. The bore is chrome-lined, and the rifling is good. If you keep your barrel clean, it will shine. Note the smooth receiver cover; it has no 'ribs' stamped in it.

If you do that, you must then make your MAK-90 922r compliant by replacing a number of other parts with US made parts. Note: Please remember that the MAK-90 receiver is 1.6mm thick, and the barrel is also thicker than on Eastern European AKs. So, if you decide to 'remodel' your MAK-90, keep this in mind. Some parts that fit other AKs, may not fit your MAK-90. The stock is considered to be the best choice for replacing a thumbhole stock on a MAK-90 with a slant-cut reciever. MAK-90s feature smooth 'double-hook' fire-control-groups, rather than the more common modern 'single-hook' mechanism.

I subscribe to the theory that they were going to be underfolding stock receivers, but instead of the holes milled in the side, one was cut in the rear. My MAK-90 and MAK-91 fit my NHM-90 stock like a glove. My NHM-90 has a receiver with a solid slanted rear and cut outs for the underfolding stock on the side of the receiver. More measurements of my AK rifles barrels with calipers between the gas block and front sight: • MAK-90 milled=615' • MAK-91 milled=.684' (heavist) • MAK-90 stamped=.608' • NHM-90 stamped=.601' • NHM-91 stamped=.668' • MAK-90 stamped.223=.608' • Maadi ARM,RPM,and RML=.580' Either 30-round or 5-round magazines will fit and work fine in a 7.62x39 MAK-90. You may notice that most Chinese AK magazines do not have the welded ridge on the 'outside curve,' but are smooth. There were some made with ribs long ago, but they are rare.

Chrome lined bore and chromed carrier and bolt. Only thing missing is gas port tool, oil bottle and any sort of manual, they were missing when I got it.

The later MAK-90s imported after 1990 had the threads on the muzzle actually turned off, and a 2 digit year of import stamped in front of or in back of the serial number (for example 91, 92, 93, 94). Some have a space or dash between the serial number and 2 digit year of import stamping. No MAK-90s were exported to the USA after 1994, however some that were sitting in warehouses were finally released to their importers in 1996. MAK90 with molded Choate Stocks The court forced the importers to re-fit these rifles with Choate thumbhole stocks. (The logo 'Choate Tool' can be seen in a circle on the flat end of the recoil pad.) Also, the bayonet lugs were ground off, and muzzle nuts welded to the barrels. The initials SP were stamped on the left side of the receiver. Serial Number Beginning with 94 for the year 1994 Sometimes AK enthusiasts take a 'de-fanged' MAK-90, and restore it to pre-ban condition.

They shoot tighter groups but I don't know if this is because of better/heavy barrels or longer sight radius of the 20' barrels. All the milled receiver post ban rifles have the slant cut with round hole in the rear of the receiver. I subscribe to the theory that they were going to be underfolding stock receivers, but instead of the holes milled in the side, one was cut in the rear. My MAK-90 and MAK-91 fit my NHM-90 stock like a glove.

Pics inside the receiver at the rear would reveal what was done for more certainty. Yes., the pics are good. At some point it appears the rifle was modified from a fixed stock to an underfolder. A euro style trunnion was used vs the Chinese pattern receiver end block and slant cut, dimpled receiver. The rivet pattern and internal trunnion are euro style., the actual folding stock and assembly mechanism are Chinese. If it works., it is good to go., but technically not a fully original Chinese underfolder if that matters at all. Maybe restamped by a previous owner for the 'S' designation etc., Dunno on that count.

The stock itself and single side lockup look Chinese. But do not know if the angle is correct as no pics of unfolded stock.

I took some measurements: All measurements were taken with calipers and the barrels were measured 1/2 way between the front sight and gas block. The stamped receiver MAK-90 in 7.62 and.223 have barrels that are.608' in diameter. The milled receiver MAK-90 has a.615' diameter barrel.

In regards to marking on heel as a preban feature I have a Polytech M14 that has a flashsuppressor with bayonet lug that has serial number etc on side of receiver, what is intresting is that the first two numbers of the serial number are faintly engraved on the heel. I would also like to ask if Polytech copied the rear sight as both knobs on mine are marked WCE like a USGI one.

Norinco MAK-90 Model of the Kalashnikov AK-47 Norinco MAK-90 Model of the Kalashnikov AK-47 General Specifications Calibers: Usually 7.62x39mm; rarely 5.56x45mm Overall length 35.1 inches Barrel length 16.34 inches Weight with empty magazine 8 lbs 4 ounces Receiver metal thickness: 1.6mm (most other stamped AKs have 1mm thick receivers) The letters/numbers MAK-90 stand for Modified AK-1990. I have owned three of them, and share some of my photos in this web page.