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Page AK-47 » VZ58
AK Sponsor: palmetto
Posted: 2/3/2015 11:24:09 AM EDT
Have a 58 on order.
Going to a gun show this weekend. How do I tell the difference between the 58 mags and a ak47 mag?
Link Posted: 2/3/2015 12:26:46 PM EDT
[#1]
The seller would probably be able to tell you.  At least he should. If he doesn't know, walk away.
Link Posted: 2/3/2015 6:32:37 PM EDT
[#2]
The 58 has a pronounced rib on the back where the bolt hold open tab rides inside, AK's are flat across the back.
Link Posted: 2/4/2015 3:19:54 AM EDT
[#3]
VZ58 mag is made of aluminum and weighs about 1/3 the weight of a steel AK mag.
Link Posted: 2/4/2015 2:48:44 PM EDT
[#4]
And the rib on the VZ mag isn't centered, it's off to one side, and about a quarter of an inch wide. But I'd be surprised if you come across any VZ mags at a show, I've only seen one and it was priced at $50, way too much.
Link Posted: 2/4/2015 2:52:28 PM EDT
[#5]
And the rib on the VZ mag isn't centered, it's off to one side, and about a quarter of an inch wide. But I'd be surprised if you come across any VZ mags at a show, I've only seen one and it was priced at $50, way too much.
Link Posted: 2/7/2015 7:33:48 PM EDT
[#6]

Link Posted: 2/11/2015 11:48:59 PM EDT
[#7]
I just bought some vz58 mags from Numrich Arms
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1431820.htm
They were $24.95 and they are new aftermarket.
I will see if they are good-to-go when I get them.
Link Posted: 2/25/2015 10:58:09 AM EDT
[#8]
I picked up some blemished vz58 mags from Czechpoint and quite happy with them.  They have a black finish vs the Century mags I received with the rifle.  Their fitment was better as well (the vz58 ones) as they didn't have any play once seated into the rifle.
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