Romanian Cugir AKT-98 AKT98 Trainer .22 LR 24” Semi-Automatic Rifle, 2004
SOLD FOR: $1,365.00
LSB#: LSB260122KC003
Make: Cugir
Model: AKT-98
Serial Number: AKT-98-01202-04
Year of Manufacture: Modern / 2004
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the trunnion is marked “AKT-98-01202-04”. The left side of the receiver is marked “AKT-98 ,22 LR / ARMAMENTOS, INC. WPB FL / CIGIR-ROMANIA”. The left side of the sight black is marked “KK-95”.
Barrel Length: 23”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post between two protective ears, and the rear sight is an adjustable tangent “u” notch. The rear sight is marked out to 100. The left side of the receiver has a scope rail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The AK furniture is a 3 piece wood Romanian furniture with a checkered synthetic pistol grip and a buttstock with a metal buttplate with trap door. Attached is a bipod. There is little to no handling and storage wear. There are light scratches throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 10rd magazine. (The magazine has some feeding problems with the internal spring)
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at a 9 out of 10
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear on the metal surface. There is operational wear. There are scratches and light oxidation throughout. There is light surface rust on the bipod. There are a couple of light nicks. The screw heads are sharp and the rivets are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Total of one magazine in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: The Romanian AKT-98 trainer rifle was produced at the Cugir factory as a rimfire training variant of the Kalashnikov platform. Designed to replicate the handling and controls of a standard AK pattern rifle, the AKT-98 allowed for inexpensive training and recreational shooting using the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. Manufactured in the early 2000s for export markets, these rifles retained many traditional AK features including the tangent rear sight, protected front post, and side scope rail. Chambered in .22 LR, the cartridge introduced in 1887 and widely used for training and target shooting, the AKT-98 offers reduced recoil and cost while maintaining familiar ergonomics.
This example was manufactured in 2004 and retains about 97 percent of its original finish with light handling wear, scattered scratches, and minor oxidation visible across the metal surfaces along with light surface rust on the attached bipod. The Romanian wood furniture set with synthetic pistol grip shows minimal wear with only light handling marks and remains free of cracks or chips, rating in Excellent condition overall. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The rifle includes one 10 round magazine, though the magazine is noted to have feeding issues related to the internal spring. The action functions correctly and the rifle presents as a clean example of a Romanian AK style rimfire trainer. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P