Russian Vyatskie Molot VEPR.223 Hunting Carbine 16.5” AK47 AKM Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1298
WOA#: WY230604BW017
Make: Molot-Oruzhie / VYATSKIE POLYANY
Model: VEPR , Hunting Carbine
Serial Number: 11 V MH 5205
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Caliber: 7.62×39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “11 V MH 5205 VYATSKIE POLYANY rNC 11”, “n 11”. The right side of the receiver is marked, “MADE IN RUSSIA / VEPR cal..223Rem” and “S F” next to the safety lever. The rear sight is marked “1-10”. The right side of the BCG is marked, “205”. The buttpad is marked, “monom”.
Barrel Length: 16.5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post sight. The rear sight is an adjustable tangent leaf (RPK) style u-notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a wood thumbhole stock with elevated comb and textured grip. The handguard is wood with a textured pattern for control. This is a slant cut stamped receiver. The LOP measures 14” 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 apart from some faint and hard to see storage marks. The finish of the wood shows no discoloration.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Four 10rd Molot 7.62×39 Polymer magazines 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.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows no operation wear. 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: This rifle comes with its factory box, owner’s manual, total of 4 magazines, attached leather sling, oiler, cleaning kit, and cleaning rod. The box has some storage wear. The accessories all rate in Excellent condition.
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. This AK features a walnut thumbhole buttstock and foregrip that is almost a work of art with the attention to detail shimmering from every fiber. The prized Russian hammer forged, chrome lined RPK barrel chambered for .223 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. These Russian rifles are worthy of any collection and their sheer beauty and power will make any arsenal shine. Good Luck!