Need Help Identifying AKMS 7.62

Khan3602 · 12-11-2007, 06:16 PM

On my last tour to the middle east, I encountered an AKMS 7.62 with milled receiver. The owner claims it is a pure russian firearm, it contains a marking of a triangle w. an arrow inside pointed upwards; besides that there is no other evidence to prove its a russian made gun. Anyone with any idea how to identify/clarify if this weapon is actually a russian AKMS. Sorry but no pictures.

AKCLONE · 12-11-2007, 09:11 PM

Sounds like a russian marking. Did it look like this:
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bigbuddy21 · 12-11-2007, 09:26 PM

that is the izhevsk armory mark. it is indeed a russian gun.

Mooseman684 · 12-11-2007, 09:31 PM

The triangle with the arrow Is the Iszvesk Factory mark, one of Russia's 2 Predominate Factories...
Rich

Khan3602 · 12-12-2007, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AKCLONE

Sounds like a russian marking. Did it look like this:
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Yes, certainly like that but a folding stock, the selector switch markings are the same and the factory stamp matches w/ the link you sent. Could it be that the local gunmakers stamp those markings on these guns and claim they're Russian and sell them for a higher price? Any suggestions?

FutureMarine9 · 12-13-2007, 11:15 AM

i suppose it's possible or it could be a piece of a kit

Mooseman684 · 12-13-2007, 08:34 PM

Some more help for you...AK-47 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rich

Khan3602 · 12-14-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mooseman684

Some more help for you...AK-47 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rich

Thanks a bunch Rich? thats a big help.

12-11-2007, 06:16 PM	#1
Khan3602 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0)	Need Help Identifying AKMS 7.62 On my last tour to the middle east, I encountered an AKMS 7.62 with milled receiver. The owner claims it is a pure russian firearm, it contains a marking of a triangle w. an arrow inside pointed upwards; besides that there is no other evidence to prove its a russian made gun. Anyone with any idea how to identify/clarify if this weapon is actually a russian AKMS. Sorry but no pictures.

12-11-2007, 09:26 PM	#3
bigbuddy21 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new albany in. Posts: 965 Trader Rating: (0)	that is the izhevsk armory mark. it is indeed a russian gun. __________________ LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

12-11-2007, 09:31 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,266 Trader Rating: (0)	The triangle with the arrow Is the Iszvesk Factory mark, one of Russia's 2 Predominate Factories... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-13-2007, 11:15 AM	#6
FutureMarine9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: connecticut Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (0)	i suppose it's possible or it could be a piece of a kit __________________ Semper Fi Anti gun is anti fun

12-13-2007, 08:34 PM	#7
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,266 Trader Rating: (0)	Some more help for you...AK-47 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-11-2007, 09:11 PM	#2
AKCLONE Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0)	Sounds like a russian marking. Did it look like this: Projects Page 21