RARE Time Capsule Pre Ban PolyTech Legend AK-47/S 7.62×39 16” AKM Milled
SOLD FOR: $4125
WOA#: WY230412RM001
Make: Poly Technologies
Model: AK-47/S Legend
Serial Number: P47-02255
Year of Manufacture: 1988-1989 (Only imported for two years).
Caliber: 7.62 x 39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with an ovaled “386”, “P47-02255”, “AK-47S / 7.62x39mm / SEMI-AUTO”, “KFS / ATLANTA, GA / MADE IN CHINA”, “POLY TECH / BEIJING. CHINA”. The right side of the receiver is marked “S” and “F” near the safety lever. The left side of the bolt carrier has a matching serial number “12255” to the receiver.
Barrel Length: 16.5” threaded with muzzle 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 “n” for the battle position.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This is a milled receiver. There is a sling swivel on the left side of the receiver. The left side of the gas block has a sling loop. The furniture set features its iconic checkered pistol grip, steel buttplate with trap door for storage compartment (Cleaning Kit Included), and matching 2 piece handguard. There is no visible handling wear. The checkering is crisp and elegant. The wood is still oily and well preserved. There are no notable scratches. Please see our photos for a better understanding of this rifle’s stock condition. Any wear on the stock is from storage wear in its factory box over this rifle’s lifetime.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Total of 3x 30rd 7.62×39 magazines all in Excellent condition. All are marked “POLY CHINA” on the bottom.
Type of Finish: Blued, turning a nice plum color (typical of old chinese imports).
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mirror bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There are some box fibers in the muzzle portion of the bore, but that’s just from prolonged storage.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some very light scratches on the dust cover and receiver but remain faint and few. Chinese imports have such markings on the dust covers and receivers. The markings are clear and screwheads sharp with unmarred pins. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. There is original grease on the rim of the receiver where the dust cover rests. This rifle is still well oiled and preserved. The obvious care for this rifle by the previous owner has kept this rifle in nearly original mint 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 its original factory Poly import box, total of three magazines, its original canvas sling, its original bayonet, oiler, owner’s manual, takedown tool, and cleaning kit. Please see photos. All items are in Excellent condition.
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 AK-47S also known as the “Legend” 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-Good-For-Nothin-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 particular AK-47S is a very rare variant only having been imported for two years, making it all the more Rare. 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 AK-47S is built with a milled receivers. Of all the rare and few milled receiver variants of AK, this Legend makes the top of the desirables list. There were only about a few thousand of these rifles ever imported into the U.S. (and that’s being generous) and this particular one based on the pristine barrel and grease residue on the BCG with no signs of brass, means it’s hard to tell if it’s ever been fired. The 386 in the serial number means this comes to you straight from the Fujian Province of China imported to Kings Firearms Specialty. This is a truly time capsule piece as it comes with all its original accessories in its factory box. Win this rifle and make her the safe queen that all safes in the world need and deserve. From deep within the AK world of enthusiasts, this ChiCom is arguably the best AK variant ever imported. Please see details below and good luck!