Nodak TGI FPK 7.62x54R 24.5” Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle PSL Dragunov
SOLD FOR: $1,475.00
LSB: LSB260120RS086
Make: Romania / USA Receiver
Model: FPK PSL Dragunov
Serial Number: S000924
Year of Manufacture: Circa 2000’s / Modern
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Long Stroke Gas Piston, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The bottom of the receiver is marked “TGI-FPK / CAL: 7.62X54R / NODAK SPUD LLC / EDINA MN. USA / SN:S000924″. The muzzle break, bolt, and bolt carrier is marked “E 8526”. The top of the trunnion is marked “85”.
Barrel Length: 24.5”. 26.25” with fixed muzzle device
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post and the rear sight is a “U” notched sliding sight escalator marked from “1 – 12” and “P”. There is a scope rail on the left side of the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is wood with a synthetic Hogue semi pistol grip, straight comb, rubber buttpad, and vented upper and lower forend. There is little to no wear. There are faint scratches and compression marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 10rd Waffle magazine in Excellent condition.
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 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows minimal operation wear overall. Most of the finish wear is on the edges of the scope rail, edges of the bolt carrier, and the safety lever. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. The trigger retaining pin is loose. The bi-pod is screwed to the bottom of the receiver. 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: This rifle comes with a total of one magazine and bipod.
Our Assessment: The Romanian PSL, often referred to as the FPK or Dragunov style rifle, is a designated marksman rifle developed to provide extended range capability within a Kalashnikov based platform. Produced at the Cugir factory and later assembled for the U.S. market on receivers such as those from Nodak Spud, the PSL retains the long stroke gas piston system and rotating bolt of the AK design while incorporating a longer barrel and reinforced components to handle the full power 7.62x54R cartridge. Introduced during the Cold War, the PSL became a widely recognized marksman rifle across Eastern Bloc forces. The 7.62x54R cartridge, adopted by Russia in 1891, remains one of the longest serving military cartridges in continuous use.
This example is built on a Nodak Spud receiver and retains about 98 percent of its original finish with only light operational wear visible on the edges of the scope rail, bolt carrier, and safety lever. The wood furniture set with vented handguards and rubber buttpad shows minimal handling wear with faint scratches and compression marks but remains 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 a 10 round waffle magazine and a bipod mounted to the receiver. The trigger retaining pin is noted to be loose. The action functions correctly and the rifle presents as a clean example of a Romanian PSL pattern designated marksman rifle. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P