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Norinco 84s / mak 90 .223 / 5.56 replacement parts
2/15/2011 8:37:46 AM
What is my best option for aquiring spare parts for my 84s? I am looking to have an extra bolt carrier with gas piston and spare complete bolt at a minimum. I would also like to get my hands on any other available parts. I have watched gunbroker and the EE. I keep thinking my only option might be to buy another gun to keep in case anything breaks that way I will always have a spare. The problem with this is that I can't bring my self to break down another gun that is no longer in production. Does anyone know of any current production parts that are interchangeable with the 84s. Also, I have heard that the norincos chambered in 7.62x39 share the same parts as the 84s, with the only difference being the actual bolt. I don't know if this is true though. The reason I am so concerned about my .223 ak working is because I live in Connecticut and we are not allowed to own ak's in 7.62x39. Any info regarding this rifle would be very appreciated. thanks.
2/15/2011 5:14:09 PM
any Chinese carrier will work in your MAK90 .223 or 84s...the bolt face is different but the shaft diam. is the same.
I have even used Hungarian carrier on a Chinese build once. I hit it with blueing remover, then polished it...looked very close to chinese.
I have even used Hungarian carrier on a Chinese build once. I hit it with blueing remover, then polished it...looked very close to chinese.
2/15/2011 8:16:42 PM
AK bolts should not be considered to be interchangible.
You'll need headspace gauges to go with the bolt.
In the event that the bolt doesn't headspace properly, you'll need a press and the tools required to remove move the barrel and replace the barrel pin with a larger one.
You'll need headspace gauges to go with the bolt.
In the event that the bolt doesn't headspace properly, you'll need a press and the tools required to remove move the barrel and replace the barrel pin with a larger one.
