Nodak Spud NDS-2 5.45×39 Semi-Auto Rifle Bulgarian AK-74 AKM
SOLD FOR: $1,700.00
LSB#: LSB250530EM006
Make: Nodak Spud LLC
Model: NDS-2 (Bulgarian Kit)
Serial Number: Receiver: J007368; Trunnion: KP 29 0932
Year of Manufacture: Modern (assembled in the 2000s from a Bulgarian parts kit)
Caliber: 5.45x39mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Gas Operated, Long-Stroke Piston
Markings: The left side of the trunnion is marked “KP 29 0932.” The bottom of the Nodak Spud receiver is marked “MOD: NDS-2 / CAL: 5.45X39 / NODAK SPUD LLC / EDINA MN. USA / SN: J007368.” The dust cover is marked “KP0932.” The bolt, bolt carrier, and extractor are all electro-pencil matched “932.” The pistol grip bears the Izhevsk triangle-in-arrow logo on the left side, confirming it as an Izhmash production piece.
Barrel Length: 16.25” threaded (18.25” with installed muzzle brake)
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post set between protective ears. The rear sight is an adjustable tangent “U”-notch leaf graduated in meters.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle is fitted with a mixed-furniture set typical of late Bulgarian AK-74 rifles: a black synthetic buttstock with finger grooves, left-side sling swivel, steel trapdoor buttplate (cleaning kit included), and matching smooth black synthetic pistol grip. The forend comprises correct Bulgarian wood handguards with palm swells. The stock is in Fine condition with light handling wear but no cracks or chips. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the trigger to the buttplate.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Includes one original Bulgarian 30-round brown polymer magazine in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original to Professional Build
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition:
This rifle retains approximately 98% of its metal finish. Light operational wear is present but minimal. The markings are crisp, and all pins and screw heads are unmarred. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not test-fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one Bulgarian 30-round magazine and a sling in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: This is not your average kit build. Professionally assembled by Mario Fraire of Piece of History Firearms in Tucson, Arizona—widely regarded as one of the finest AK builders in the country—this Bulgarian AK-74 is a meticulous fusion of Cold War authenticity and American craftsmanship. Built from a carefully selected and matched Bulgarian parts kit on the highly respected (and now discontinued) Nodak Spud NDS-2 receiver, this rifle is about as close as you can get to the real-deal military AK-74 while remaining in semi-auto configuration.
What sets this build apart are the details: the original Bulgarian chrome-lined barrel, matching bolt, carrier, and top cover, and the correct Izhmash-marked pistol grip that pays homage to the Soviet lineage of the design. The combination of black synthetic stock components and traditional wooden handguards gives it a hybrid aesthetic that reflects the transitional character of late-service AKs. With a 9/10 bore and a crisp action, it’s as shootable as it is collectible.
Whether you’re an AK purist, a Cold War reenactor, or a modern enthusiast looking for a top-tier example of the 5.45×39 platform, this Bulgarian AK-74 build checks every box. With Nodak receivers no longer in production and kit builds of this quality growing scarce, rifles like this are becoming harder to find—and even harder to replicate. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
