I picked up a '94 mak90 a while back and it has the dreaded canted front sight. I removed the pins and tried to rotate the sight to no avail. I went ahead and pressed off the sight. Now I figure I might as well install a sight with the cleaning rod holder.

So what are my options? The sight journal is .590" I think the Bulgarian might fit but I found a Polish 1960 version a little cheaper. Any one have any experience?

Thanks!

Dave

I used a milled Polish Gas block and front sight post - bought it off Gunbroker, straight from Poland.

Here's the link...

Here's the gas block as well...

All you'd need is to have the barrel threaded  and a slant brake added and you're done. It'll fit a 1st pattern (double edged) bayonet.

I just got NOS Polish front sight and gas block for the milled 1960 AK 47 from Apex gun parts. They are in great condition and the holes are all ready drilled. Both fit great!

Thanks!

I was looking at these Polish parts form Apex.

http://www.apexgunparts.com/polish-ak47-1960-front-sight-block-new.html

http://www.apexgunparts.com/polish-ak47-1960-gas-block-vg.html

Most of the other comments on the new blocks state they are not drilled all the way through just dimpled on one side. I have a drill press so if they are just dimpled that would be OK. It would be nice if they do come through drilled.

I did contact Apex and they said they have not installed these blocks on a Mak. So they are not sure if they fit. I guess I will have to buy them to see. I will report back with my results.

Dave

I did this as well.

If you need a thread to reference to for swapping it out here you go.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_4_64/158838_Norinco_MAK_90_FSB_Replacement_Deban_Barrel_Threading.html

GREAT info here. TBR gave me great advice when I was doing mine. Thanks again TBR. The only thing I did different was replace both the gas block and the front sight. It was cheaper for me to buy my press plate from RobertForbus.com rather than to make one like TBR. I also bought other tools from Mr. Forbus, he is very helpful and his tools make the job alot easier.

Thanks! I'm glad I could help

 

This was my experience too. Great parts from Apex, fit perfect on the Mak90. Since they were pre-drilled it was easy to finish drill and install the retainer pins.