Pre Ban Finnish Valmet M76 .223 16” Semi-Auto Rifle AK47 AK-47, Factory Box
SOLD FOR: $2924
WOA#: WY220223DH006
Make: Valmet Inc
Model: M76
Serial Number: 163656
Year of Manufacture: 1976-1986
Caliber: .223
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Gas Operated, Rotating Bolt
Markings: Left side of the receiver is marked “163656” and “VALMET / Made In Finland”. The right side of the receiver is marked “Cal.223 Rem. / Semi-Automatic Rifle” with a Finnish Proof underneath and “C”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “Valmet, Inc / Elmsford / New York”. The left side of the rear sight is marked “63658”. The rear sight is marked 1.5 – 6. There are several Finnish poofs on top of the chamber.
Barrel Length: 16”
Sights / Optics: Front hooded sight (adopted by the Galil) with flip up night sight with tritium insert. Rear sight is a peep tangent sight fixed to the dust cover at the rear of the receiver with the ability to be flipped over to reveal early tritium night sights. Very long sight radius notorious to the M76 allowing for increased practical accuracy.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Stock is factory synthetic. Grip and Handguard are checkered synthetic. There is a sling loop below the left side of the front sight on the gas block. The muzzle is pinned with a M76 Valmet Flash Hider which was designed to cut barbed wire as you would push the prong flash hider over the barbed wire and twist. If that would not break the barbed wire, then the soldier would fire the rifle to obliterate the wire. The stock and configuration of this rifle are in Excellent condition, peaks on the diamonds are pointy and show minimal wear.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Factory Blued gorgeous 20rd .223 Magazine in Excellent condition. The spring is strong and the leading edges are sharp. There is little sign of any operation.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows minimal wear on the metal surface. There are some scuffs on the left side of the gas tube and as well as some light scratches on the receiver and dust cover. The screw heads are sharp and serviceable and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates 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: Factory Box with styrofoam insert, Factory Magazine, and M76 Factory Owner’s Manual.
Our Assessment: If you are an AK enthusiast, I may already have to ask you to wipe the drool off your chin. Yes, this is indeed a Valmet M76. Too good to be true? I thought so too, until I pulled it out of the factory box. Holding this is almost akin to holding a newborn child, so precious and sweet and invaluable. The feeling is overwhelming. If there is one thing the Finnish supercede(sit above) all others in doing, it is manufacturing near perfect firearms. Is this the AK47 perfected? Is it the pinnacle of all AK47 variants? The master design that all other variants bow down to? Yes. Yes indeed. Apart from carrying all the wonderful robust and reliable features of the AK47, the M76 innovated the entire system to make it far more accurate and steady. Between the tight fit dust cover to allow the rear sight an always 0’d position and the location of the rear sight at the back of the receiver creating a longer sight radius than any other firearm in its platform, and the very different form-fit gas system and revolutionary piston design, it is no wonder this firearm is so loved and highly desired by collectors everywhere. This gun is an AK at heart. The Finnish realized the potential of the AK and made some improvements to bring the AK to its full potential. So much so that other countries began adapting some of the designs for their own weapons. Which is why you might see the notorious Galil with the same front hooded sight and features. This firearm is royalty. It is the Safe Queen you should have. These guns are rare and this is an opportunity that can’t be missed. Bid for your Queen and claim this treasure! Good Luck!