Russian Molot VEPR 7.62x54R Hunting Carbine 24” AK47 AKM Sniper Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2,332
WOA#: WY231110HR010
Make: Molot-Oruzhie
Model: VEPR , Hunting Carbine
Serial Number: 13 V TP 3131
Year of Manufacture: 2013-14
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Long Stroke Gas Piston
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “13 V TP 3131 MOLOT-ORUZHIE LTD VYATSKIE POLYANY RUSSIA WPA Anaheim CA”. The right side of the receiver is marked, “VEPR 7,62x54R” and “S F” next to the safety lever. The rear sight is marked, “1-10”. The right side of the BCG is marked, “131”. The left side of the carrier is marked “C878”. The top of the trunnion is marked “08” rnc within a diamond and “14”. There are proof marked around the front sight barrel band.
Barrel Length: 24″. 26.5” with removable Dragunov style flash hider.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post sight. The rear sight is an RPK style adjustable notch sight. The left side of the receiver has a Kalashnikov scope rail. This rifle comes with a Belarus 3-9x42B POSP Scope in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Red Wood stock set by Ironwood Design. The 2 piece thumbhole stock features an elevated rubber comb cheek piece, sling bar, rubber buttpad, 2 sling studs, and vented forend. This is an angle cut stamped receiver. The LOP measures 14.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition. There is no wear on the wood surface. There is no handling wear. The mag release has a guard plate for CA compliance.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None. Takes Single Stack 7.62x54R Vepr Magazines.
Type of Finish: Black, Anodized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows mild operation wear where the charging handle rubs the piston spring guard. There is some finish loss on the edges of the charging handle. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. 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: Factory Box, Molot Owners Manual, and its scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: Coming from the Post Ban world of AK47’s and built by the King of the AK industry, this Molot VEPR is sleek, clean, and ready to perform with the excellence AK fanatics have come to expect from Molot. The prized Russian hammer forged, chrome lined RPK barrel chambered for 7.62x54R ensures that this rifle can be used and abused and still perform with the top tier level of performance and reliability only the AK platform can produce. This rifle is equipped with the classic Kalashnikov rifle scope rail which means this is perfectly suited to become your new favorite hunting rifle or precision shooter with its POSP scope. These Russian rifles are worthy of any collection and their sheer beauty and power will make any arsenal shine. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
