Molot VEPR 7.62x54R Hunting Carbine 20” Russian AK AK47 AKM Rifle POSP 8×42
SOLD FOR: $2025.01
WOA#: WY230517CM001
Make: Molot-Oruzhie
Model: VEPR , Hunting Carbine
Serial Number: 12 V BK 8245
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Gas Piston
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “12 V BK 8245 MOLOT-ORUZHIE LTD VYATSKIE POLYANY RUSSIA TGI KNOX, TN”. The right side of the receiver is marked, “VEPR 7,62x54R” and “S F” next to the safety lever. The rear sight is marked, “1-10”. The right side of the BCG is marked, “245”.
Barrel Length: 20.25″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post sight with two protective ears. The rear sight is an adjustable tangent u-notch leaf sight. The left side of the receiver has a scope mount. This rifle comes with a POSP 8×42 DU Scope. The sight picture is clear and rates in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a wood thumbhole stock with elevated comb and monte carlo style cheek rest, two sling studs, capped grip, and rubber buttpad. The handguard is a one piece handguard. Both the handguard and grip have a stippled texture for grip control. This is an angled cut receiver also configured to accept single stack magazines. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition. There is no wear on the wood surface. The finish of the wood shows no discoloration. There are no chips or cracks. There is a compression mark on the left side of the buttstock behind the cheek piece.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 4x 10rd SGM Tactical and 2x 5rd Molot 7.62x54R SGM Tactical Polymer magazines in Excellent condition. Total of 6 magazines.
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.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a couple faint storage marks but overall this rifle is pristine. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent 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: This rifle comes with a total of 6 magazines, it’s POSP 8×42 DU Scope with rubber eyepiece, and a hard case with foam inserts.
Our Assessment: Coming from the Post Ban world of AK47’s and built by the King of the AK industry, this Molot VEPR is sleek, clean, and ready to perform with the excellence AK fanatics have come to expect from Molot. The prized Russian hammer forged, chrome lined RPK barrel chambered for 7.62x54R ensures that this rifle can be used and abused and still perform with the top tier level of performance and reliability only the AK platform can produce. This rifle is equipped with the classic Kalashnikov rifle scope rail which means this is perfectly suited to become your new favorite hunting rifle or precision shooter. These Russian rifles are worthy of any collection and their sheer beauty and power will make any arsenal shine. Good Luck!