DC Industries NDS-7 RPK Kit Build 7.62x39mm 23.25″ Semi-Automatic Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,570.00
LSB#: LSB260120RS085
Make: Romarm Cugir
Model: NDS-7 Receiver
Serial Number: VA0026
Year of Manufacture: 1964 Trunnion / Modern
Caliber: 7.62×39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Gas Operated, Long Stroke Piston, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the trunnion is marked with the Romarm triangle with arrow and “VA0026 1964”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “MOD: NDS-7 / CAL: 7.62X39 / D.C. Industries Inc. / Saint Paul, MN USA / VA 0026”. The bolt is marked “DE 6476”. The bolt carrier is marked “VA 2613”. The recoil spring is marked “3869”. The left side of the trigger is marked “TAPCO USA / G2”.
Barrel Length: 23.25” threaded, Thread Protector
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post between two protective ears, and the rear sight is an RPK style adjustable tangent “u” notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The 3 piece stock set is wood with checkered synthetic semi pistol grip, straight comb, vented forend, metal buttplate with trap door for cleaning kit (missing). There is little to no wear throughout. There are light scratches and compression marks throughout. There are spots of light furniture finish loss on the upper forend. The LOP measures 11.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall the stock rates in about Very Good condition. This rifle was built with a Romanian RPK Kit.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original to Build
Bore Condition: Chromelined. The bore is bright and the rifling is worn. There is no erosion in the bore. There is pitting towards the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows some operation wear. There are light scratches throughout. The screw heads are tool marked and the pins range from unmarred to lightly marred. The markings are crisp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good 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: None.
Our Assessment: The RPK pattern rifle is a light machine gun variant of the Kalashnikov system, developed by the Soviet Union in the early 1960s to provide squad level sustained fire capability. Built on a heavier receiver with a longer barrel and reinforced components, the RPK retained the long stroke gas piston system and rotating bolt of the standard AK platform while improving durability under extended firing. Many semi-automatic civilian examples in the United States are assembled from surplus parts kits using receivers such as those produced by D.C. Industries. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, the intermediate cartridge introduced in 1943, the RPK platform offers the familiar performance of the AK system in a heavier configuration designed for stability and sustained use.
This example is built on a D.C. Industries NDS-7 receiver using a Romanian RPK kit with a 1964 dated trunnion. The rifle retains about 99 percent of its finish with only light handling and operational wear visible across the metal surfaces. The wood furniture set with vented forend shows light handling marks and minor finish wear but remains free of cracks or structural issues, rating in Very Good condition overall. The chrome lined bore is bright with worn rifling and pitting near the muzzle, rating 7 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly and the rifle presents as a solid semi-automatic RPK style build assembled from Romanian components. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P