RARE PreBan PolyTech AK47/S National Match Legend NM47 7.62×39 Milled AKM
SOLD FOR: $2,925.00
WOA#: WY240530TP001
Make: Poly Technologies
Model: AK47/S NM47
Serial Number: NM47-02142
Year of Manufacture: Pre 1989
Caliber: 7.62 x 39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Left side of the receiver marked “386 NM47-02142 NATIONAL MATCH”, “MODEL AK-47/S / CAL. 7.62X39MM / SEMI-AUTO”, “K F S / ATLANTA, GA.”, “POLY TECH / BEIJING CHINA”, MADE IN CHINA”. The right side of the receiver is marked “S” and “F” by the safety lever AND some Chinese script at the rear. The top of the handguard is marked, “2142” between the wood and receiver. The left side of the BCG is marked “2142”. The bolt is marked “2142”. The base plate of two magazines are marked “POLY / CHINA”.
Barrel Length: 21” threaded with thread protector.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post with protective ears and the rear sight is a “U” tangent notch leaf marked from “1 – 8” and “D”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a 4 piece original hardwood with a checkered grip, buttstock with steel buttplate with trap door for cleaning kit storage compartment (included), and matching 2 piece handguard. The LOP measures 13.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition with minor surface wear. The left side of the upper handguard has a notable compression mark and a couple smaller compressions on the other side. Please see our photos for a better understanding of this rifle’s stock condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Total of 5 magazines. Two are 30rd Chinese Flatback National Match magazines (3 witness holes in spine) and stainless follower (one follower has been replaced). One is a standard 30rd Chinese Flat Back Magazine. Two of the magazines are 5rd Chinese magazines.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. The receiver has turned a slight plum color. There are nominal scratches on the receiver, common for Chinese imports. The markings are clear and screwheads sharp with unmarred pins. There is minor corrosion in the bolt carrier. 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 5 magazines, its conical booster cone, green oiler, attached green canvas sling, and Chinese reloading tool.
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 AK47/S 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 Soviet controlled country. Maadis 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 particular AK47/S is a very rare variant with its National Match Barrel, making it all the more Rare as it resembles the beefiness of the RPK rated for dispensing high capacities of ammo without damaging the barrel. Has it risen to Ultra-Rare status, perhaps. This is like the First Edition Holographic Charizard of all pokemon cards. Ok, maybe that’s a tad too far. But this really is a rare opportunity that shouldn’t be missed by no means. This AK47/S was built on the military spec type 56 receiver from stamped sheet metal at 1.6mm thickness. There were only about 4,000 of these rifles ever imported into the U.S. and this particular one based on the pristine barrel and internals has seen very limited use. The 386 in the serial number means this comes to you straight from the Fujian Province of China imported to Kings Firearms Specialty. Win this rifle and make her the safe queen that all safes in the world need and deserve. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
