PreBan Chinese PolyTech AKS-762 7.62×39 16” AK47 AKM Side Folder
SOLD FOR: $1,675.00
WOA#: WY240531TG006
Make: Poly Technologies
Model: AKS-762
Serial Number: CS-07162
Year of Manufacture: Pre 1989
Caliber: 7.62 x 39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Left side of the trunnion is marked with the Polytech 386 stamp and “CS-07162”. The left side of the receiver is marked “MODEL AKS-762 / CAL. 7.62X39MM / SEMI AUTO”, “POLY TECH / BEIJING CHINA”. The right side of the receiver is marked “S” and “F” by the safety lever. The bottom of the receiver is marked “IMPORTED BY: KFS ATLANTA GA. / MADE IN CHINA”. The left side of the bolt carrier is marked “7162”. The rear of the upper handguard on the metal is marked “7162”. The bolt head is marked “7162”.
Barrel Length: 16.25” threaded with slant muzzle break.
Sights / Optics: The hooded front sight post is removed but still comes with the rifle and the rear sight is a “U” tangent notch marked from “1 – 8” and “n” for the battle position. The left side of the receiver is mounted with a “K-LOC Mounts Inc” Scope Rail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock is tubular metal folding stock with metal buttplate. The pistol grip is checkered wood. The handguard is two piece wood. The LOP measures 13 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition. There is light handling wear. The checkering is crisp. There are some compression lines scattered about the wood. There are no chips or cracks.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 30rd 7.62×39 Flat Back Chinese magazine in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There is stubborn fouling in the grooves down the length. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows mild operation wear. There are spots of finish loss on the receiver, trunnion, and front sight where the finish has rubbed away. The markings are clear and screwheads sharp with unmarred pins. There are spots of corrosion where the finish was lost, especially on the dust cover. The finish on the dust cover has thinned significantly. 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: This rifle comes with a total of one magazine and its canvas sling.
Our Assessment: If you look at the tag on a Chinese import from the retail store you might think, “chintzy, cheap, junk.” As true as that can be said about furniture and electronics, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to Chinese firearm imports. What’s the difference? Well, I am glad you asked. At heart, Chinese import made weapons were produced on the same manufacturing lines as their military – simply modified to meet the semi auto requirement to be sold in the U.S. This means the quality is still the same quality produced and needed to fight in war. If you didn’t know why Chinese AK’s are the most sought after AK platform on the AK market, now you know. Coming from a company where you can auction fine art on the 3rd floor and buy missiles on the 27th floor, PolyTechnologies is one of those Chinese icons you can’t get enough of. The AKS-762 was among the first wave of AKs ever imported into the US. The Norinco and Poly Tech surge of imports rode upon the shoulders of the first Valmet and Maadi Ak’s. Valmet came first because it was coming from our Finnish buddies, a Non-commie country. Maadi then came to us from exotic Egypt but were way too expensive. Unsatisfied with the Valmet AK that didn’t fit the classic look and the Egyptian AK as expensive as a car back then when gas prices were desirable, the US firearms market was hungry for an AK that truly fit the bill for the famous Kalashnikov Rifle. Like Manna from heaven given to the Israelites, Chinese imports hit the shores of the U.S. and the market boomed and gun loving citizens of the United States were satisfied. This AKS762 was built on the military spec type 56 receiver from stamped sheet metal. The 386 factory mark means this comes to you straight from Long Yan, China imported to Kings Firearms Specialty. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
