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Posted: 8/19/2014 3:37:57 PM EDT

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So I finished shellacking last night, and mounted everything up today!
I'm completely done with this MAK 90, and am very happy with how it turned out. In the end I spent close to the cost of a pre89 Type 56, but I preferred the experience of doing the work to this rifle rather than buying one that was already ready to go.

Indoor/Outdoor

Posted: 8/19/2014 5:08:09 PM EDT

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I like the blonde wood. It looks just like one of the Hungarian AMMS's I just finished up. Nice job.

Posted: 8/19/2014 7:10:20 PM EDT

[#3]

Looking good. If you wanna pop the cherry on that wood, I'm going to the range Friday with my wife after work, 630ish.

Posted: 8/20/2014 6:28:18 AM EDT

[#4]

Looking Good Bending!

Posted: 8/20/2014 12:46:42 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks guys! and hell yea I'm in Jeff!

Posted: 8/22/2014 10:21:39 AM EDT

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http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=436699379

This guy is dying for a polytech legend makeover.

I'm not very knowledgeable about AKs, but is there any dif with the RPK length bbl .. Other than the few extra inches?

Chop that long sucker down to 16" .. Thread and install evil.

My next gun project will be a norinco ak.

Either an underfolder or a milled 386 all wood.

*edit -ffl in NH.. Can u legally drive there to pick it up? I think if it's a long gun and g2g in both states, f2f is ok. U could def get some mags up there and throw them into the river before you get to mass.

Posted: 8/22/2014 10:50:20 AM EDT

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This guy is dying for a polytech legend makeover.

I'm not very knowledgeable about AKs, but is there any dif with the RPK length bbl .. Other than the few extra inches?
Chop that long sucker down to 16" .. Thread and install evil.

My next gun project will be a norinco ak.
Either an underfolder or a milled 386 all wood.

*edit -ffl in NH.. Can u legally drive there to pick it up? I think if it's a long gun and g2g in both states, f2f is ok. U could def get some mags up there and throw them into the river before you get to mass.

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I would say if your not looking for an RPK, skip on doing an RPK conversion to AK. ...unless of course you'll be chopping the barrel and threading it yourself. Then I'd say go for it. But I would think you could easily get a milled mak90 for less than 800, and go from there to build up a legend. Either way it's win win

Posted: 8/22/2014 7:27:00 PM EDT

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For those in the market for a MAK, here is a thread you should read.

MAK 90 Values as of 8/22/2014

Posted: 8/22/2014 10:07:04 PM EDT

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I over paid.... But had a great time with NUcadet07 today doing a ton of work just to get the gas block off- fsb off so I can have a cleaning rod and changing out the trigger! Why.. Because we can

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Now I want one with a nice wood stock. I'd like a poor condition one just need to find one!
I learned today you really just assemble an AR and you actually truly build an AK. Thanks again NUcadet07!

Posted: 8/22/2014 10:29:38 PM EDT

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Thanks for that link Nucadet!

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I over paid.... But had a great time with NUcadet07 today doing a ton of work just to get the gas block off- fsb off so I can have a cleaning rod and changing out the trigger! Why.. Because we can

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Now I want one with a nice wood stock. I'd like a poor condition one just need to find one!
I learned today you really just assemble an AR and you actually truly build an AK. Thanks again NUcadet07!

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Haha nice man, and hell yea thats right. building those flats like nucadet does must be fun as hell....definitely must feel like you accomplished something when you finish one!
But I hope you didnt slap your fingernails with the trigger spring things

Posted: 8/22/2014 10:33:30 PM EDT

[#11]

Fuck

You need kids and a couple dags you have too much disposable income

Damn you

Posted: 8/22/2014 10:39:16 PM EDT

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I know thats to me Cav

lol
Were working on it actually

But i do have a cat, a dog, 2 snakes, 2 spiders haha

Posted: 8/22/2014 10:50:25 PM EDT

[#13]

Practice makes perfect.

Posted: 8/23/2014 10:25:29 AM EDT

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I over paid.... But had a great time with NUcadet07 today doing a ton of work just to get the gas block off- fsb off so I can have a cleaning rod and changing out the trigger! Why.. Because we can

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Now I want one with a nice wood stock. I'd like a poor condition one just need to find one!
I learned today you really just assemble an AR and you actually truly build an AK. Thanks again NUcadet07!

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Once you get bit by the AK bug it's hard to stop!

Posted: 8/23/2014 10:49:11 AM EDT

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I finally found some time to stain and seal the stock set, now it only needs a finish coat and it's done.
Pictures were taken with my ipotato in crappy lighting so it looks darker then what it is.

Stained

Couple of coats of sealer

Posted: 8/23/2014 11:25:51 AM EDT

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Thanks for that link Nucadet!

Haha nice man, and hell yea thats right. building those flats like nucadet does must be fun as hell....definitely must feel like you accomplished something when you finish one!
But I hope you didnt slap your fingernails with the trigger spring things

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I over paid.... But had a great time with NUcadet07 today doing a ton of work just to get the gas block off- fsb off so I can have a cleaning rod and changing out the trigger! Why.. Because we can

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Now I want one with a nice wood stock. I'd like a poor condition one just need to find one!
I learned today you really just assemble an AR and you actually truly build an AK. Thanks again NUcadet07!

Haha nice man, and hell yea thats right. building those flats like nucadet does must be fun as hell....definitely must feel like you accomplished something when you finish one!
But I hope you didnt slap your fingernails with the trigger spring things

No problem, I had a good time too. As to the trigger spring, he didn't. I however, while trying to warn him of how that can happen, did.

Posted: 8/23/2014 11:26:30 AM EDT

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I finally found some time to stain and seal the stock set, now it only needs a finish coat and it's done.
Pictures were taken with my ipotato in crappy lighting so it looks darker then what it is.

Stained
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Couple of coats of sealer
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What stain did you use? I may go that route for one of my AMMS clones.

Posted: 8/23/2014 11:51:33 AM EDT

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I finally found some time to stain and seal the stock set, now it only needs a finish coat and it's done.
Pictures were taken with my ipotato in crappy lighting so it looks darker then what it is.

Stained
<a href="http://s610.photobucket.com/user/jzee28/media/050_zps81fb91fd.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt182/jzee28/050_zps81fb91fd.jpg</a>
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Couple of coats of sealer
<a href="http://s610.photobucket.com/user/jzee28/media/053_zpsded09db9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt182/jzee28/053_zpsded09db9.jpg</a>
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What stain did you use? I may go that route for one of my AMMS clones.

ZAR Golden Oak and I added some yellow dye to it.
Did you pick up some of the AK63D kits everyone had a few months back too? That is my next project, I finished up de-milling it and next is barrel work.

Posted: 8/23/2014 12:44:52 PM EDT

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ZAR Golden Oak and I added some yellow dye to it.
Did you pick up some of the AK63D kits everyone had a few months back too? That is my next project, I finished up de-milling it and next is barrel work.

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I finally found some time to stain and seal the stock set, now it only needs a finish coat and it's done.
Pictures were taken with my ipotato in crappy lighting so it looks darker then what it is.

Stained
<a href="http://s610.photobucket.com/user/jzee28/media/050_zps81fb91fd.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt182/jzee28/050_zps81fb91fd.jpg</a>
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Couple of coats of sealer
<a href="http://s610.photobucket.com/user/jzee28/media/053_zpsded09db9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt182/jzee28/053_zpsded09db9.jpg</a>
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What stain did you use? I may go that route for one of my AMMS clones.

ZAR Golden Oak and I added some yellow dye to it.
Did you pick up some of the AK63D kits everyone had a few months back too? That is my next project, I finished up de-milling it and next is barrel work.

6 of them.

Posted: 8/23/2014 12:51:41 PM EDT

[#20]

Lookin good Jzee!

That milled receiver is gonna pop with that golden wood!

Oh, did you have that U shaped metal fitting in the original lower handguard? Did your IWD have a cutout for it? Mine didnt so I didnt put it in the new wood.....I hope its not too important

Posted: 8/23/2014 4:05:09 PM EDT

[#21]

NUCadet07: lol I should have picked up more at those prices, that was an awesome deal for a parts kit. The 2 I picked up should keep me busy for a little while.

Bending: Thanks!
Hmm.. just checked my original handguard and it has it, but not the new one, hopefully it has no purpose.

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:10:35 PM EDT

[#22]

Here it is finally done!

Outside in shade :

Outside in sun:

Inside:

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:25:26 PM EDT

[#23]

Looks like those AMMSs are oncoming along nicely. Very nice rifle.

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:38:05 PM EDT

[#24]

Looks badass Jzee! Nice job!

Oh and I have the same Marlboro points ash tray(actually 2 of them

)-but I quit smoking last year

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:42:52 PM EDT

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Rifle looks great, you need more plugs on you bench though.

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:57:58 PM EDT

[#26]

Thanks guys!
NUcadet :The AMMS are slowly coming along, just need to spot weld the rails and clean up the rivets a little.
Bending: Same here I have 2 also and a bunch of other stuff they give out over the years, I use my brothers name too

Johns: Stepfather works for Comcast and said they were throwing them away so he gave me a couple of them, I guess they were used for servers...I will never run out of plugs though

Posted: 9/15/2014 8:00:36 PM EDT

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FYI anyone who is in the market for a MAK, JoJos just got one in today with some interesting wood, and it's for sale, but I didn't ask how much.

Posted: 9/15/2014 8:17:40 PM EDT

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Interesting wood? Care to elaborate?

Posted: 9/15/2014 8:51:30 PM EDT

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Yea I wish I took a pic. It was like pinkish blonde. Ive never seen this color before, on any country let alone chinese. Its kind of like roseyish, but not a solid color, more streaky.

But it has the thumbhole stock, so its original wood, just a different finish.

Posted: 9/29/2014 10:48:45 PM EDT

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Little PSA to you guys building from 80%s

Any of you guys that plan on building on a Childers Guns LLC pre heat treated 80% or a Polish 80% please be advised that you will need to trim the upper rails which the bolt carrier rides on and there is a possibility you will also have to to trim the magazine well. I've had to do these on quite a few builds, just passing on the info.

Posted: 9/30/2014 6:52:11 AM EDT

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Any of you guys that plan on building on a Childers Guns LLC pre heat treated 80% or a Polish 80% please be advised that you will need to trim the upper rails which the bolt carrier rides on and there is a possibility you will also have to to trim the magazine well. I've had to do these on quite a few builds, just passing on the info.

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I'm having an issue with the few magazines I have... don't know if its the rear lip on the mag or the mag well needs to be opened up more, I'm still looking into it.

And I just about ruined my receiver recently, I was installing the center support but didn't use the bushing that came with it because I felt it was not keeping the dimensions I needed. So I cut up a piece of brake line tubing to the size that held the measurement and gave it a couple of light bursts from the air riveter to form the head...Big Mistake... there was too much space between the rivet and tubing and it just about sucked in the side of the receiver. Luckily I was able to drill it out and it flexed back somewhat. I learned the best way to do a center support is to use a hammer.

Posted: 9/30/2014 8:38:16 AM EDT

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I'm having an issue with the few magazines I have... don't know if its the rear lip on the mag or the mag well needs to be opened up more, I'm still looking into it.

And I just about ruined my receiver recently, I was installing the center support but didn't use the bushing that came with it because I felt it was not keeping the dimensions I needed. So I cut up a piece of brake line tubing to the size that held the measurement and gave it a couple of light bursts from the air riveter to form the head...Big Mistake... there was too much space between the rivet and tubing and it just about sucked in the side of the receiver. Luckily I was able to drill it out and it flexed back somewhat. I learned the best way to do a center support is to use a hammer.

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Little PSA to you guys building from 80%s

Any of you guys that plan on building on a Childers Guns LLC pre heat treated 80% or a Polish 80% please be advised that you will need to trim the upper rails which the bolt carrier rides on and there is a possibility you will also have to to trim the magazine well. I've had to do these on quite a few builds, just passing on the info.

I'm having an issue with the few magazines I have... don't know if its the rear lip on the mag or the mag well needs to be opened up more, I'm still looking into it.

And I just about ruined my receiver recently, I was installing the center support but didn't use the bushing that came with it because I felt it was not keeping the dimensions I needed. So I cut up a piece of brake line tubing to the size that held the measurement and gave it a couple of light bursts from the air riveter to form the head...Big Mistake... there was too much space between the rivet and tubing and it just about sucked in the side of the receiver. Luckily I was able to drill it out and it flexed back somewhat. I learned the best way to do a center support is to use a hammer.

AK-Builder has a riveting jig for the front, rear, and center support rivets which does and excellent job and makes the rivets look better than factory in many cases. Then again, due to cost, it is only worth it if you plan on doing several builds.

Posted: 10/29/2014 6:49:34 AM EDT

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Anything Chinese is pre April 94. Anything labeled with 56 or variant ie. 56-1 etc. is pre 89, which is a whole other benefit, but demands a premium. But either is legal here in CT.

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So HTF do I build one and stay legal?

Btw are all norincos pre ban? 56 and mak 90?

Anything Chinese is pre April 94. Anything labeled with 56 or variant ie. 56-1 etc. is pre 89, which is a whole other benefit, but demands a premium. But either is legal here in CT.

So if the serial number starts with 94 is it ok. I thought I read some where that's how to tell the age. Cuz I'm looking at some and I want one.

Posted: 10/29/2014 8:07:15 AM EDT

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So HTF do I build one and stay legal?

Btw are all norincos pre ban? 56 and mak 90?

Anything Chinese is pre April 94. Anything labeled with 56 or variant ie. 56-1 etc. is pre 89, which is a whole other benefit, but demands a premium. But either is legal here in CT.

So if the serial number starts with 94 is it ok. I thought I read some where that's how to tell the age. Cuz I'm looking at some and I want one.

Clinton signed an arms embargo that stopped Chinese guns being imported before the assault weapons ban. If its Chinese it's gtg.

Posted: 10/29/2014 9:04:20 AM EDT

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From what I have read and found ALL Chinese AKs are CT pre-ban.

There is 2 bans you need to worry about.

1. CT ban. All Chinese AKs are pre ban to us here in CT.

2. Federal Ban. These are the ones advertised on Gunbroker and Armslist as Pre-ban. These are the one ones that bring big money because they come with all the evil features and do require US made parts to be 922r compliant.

Your best option is what others have done. Buy a clean example of a Mak90. Then if you want a bayonet lug and cleaning rod just replace the front sight and gas block yourself. This is what I will be doing to the one I picked up.

I found my Mak90 for $700 including shipping and transfer fee. It is super clean and not a slant back receiver. Bought my NHM91 for $680 shipped and transferred. Again beautiful and clean. I will be making the Mak90 more evil by putting back the bayonet lug and cleaning rod. The NHM91 I am not sure about doing that yet. The barrel is a different size so I have to located parts that will work or make my own. Right now I am finishing the proper furniture for them.

Posted: 10/29/2014 11:39:22 AM EDT

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From what I have read and found ALL Chinese AKs are CT pre-ban.

There is 2 bans you need to worry about.

1. CT ban. All Chinese AKs are pre ban to us here in CT.

2. Federal Ban. These are the ones advertised on Gunbroker and Armslist as Pre-ban. These are the one ones that bring big money because they come with all the evil features and do require US made parts to be 922r compliant.

Your best option is what others have done. Buy a clean example of a Mak90. Then if you want a bayonet lug and cleaning rod just replace the front sight and gas block yourself. This is what I will be doing to the one I picked up.

I found my Mak90 for $700 including shipping and transfer fee. It is super clean and not a slant back receiver. Bought my NHM91 for $680 shipped and transferred. Again beautiful and clean. I will be making the Mak90 more evil by putting back the bayonet lug and cleaning rod. The NHM91 I am not sure about doing that yet. The barrel is a different size so I have to located parts that will work or make my own. Right now I am finishing the proper furniture for them.

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I'm watching a couple now. If I get one I'll post it. I believe we live in the same town maybe we can get together and you can show me how to work on them.

Posted: 10/29/2014 1:05:29 PM EDT

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From what I have read and found ALL Chinese AKs are CT pre-ban.

There is 2 bans you need to worry about.

1. CT ban. All Chinese AKs are pre ban to us here in CT.

2. Federal Ban. These are the ones advertised on Gunbroker and Armslist as Pre-ban. These are the one ones that bring big money because they come with all the evil features and do require US made parts to be 922r compliant.

Your best option is what others have done. Buy a clean example of a Mak90. Then if you want a bayonet lug and cleaning rod just replace the front sight and gas block yourself. This is what I will be doing to the one I picked up.

I found my Mak90 for $700 including shipping and transfer fee. It is super clean and not a slant back receiver. Bought my NHM91 for $680 shipped and transferred. Again beautiful and clean. I will be making the Mak90 more evil by putting back the bayonet lug and cleaning rod. The NHM91 I am not sure about doing that yet. The barrel is a different size so I have to located parts that will work or make my own. Right now I am finishing the proper furniture for them.

I'm watching a couple now. If I get one I'll post it. I believe we live in the same town maybe we can get together and you can show me how to work on them.

CTHTF build party?

Let's make our AK's extra evil for old Danny boy.

Posted: 10/29/2014 3:04:41 PM EDT

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Underfolder!

Posted: 10/29/2014 3:51:27 PM EDT

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If its a gun you plan to shoot- you want a side folder or a straight stock.
Under folders will typically become wobbly - not the best choice

Posted: 10/29/2014 4:07:21 PM EDT

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Under folders will typically become wobbly - not the best choice

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Underfolder!

If its a gun you plan to shoot- you want a side folder or a straight stock.
Under folders will typically become wobbly - not the best choice

Posted: 10/29/2014 6:51:55 PM EDT

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Under folders will typically become wobbly - not the best choice

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Underfolder!

If its a gun you plan to shoot- you want a side folder or a straight stock.
Under folders will typically become wobbly - not the best choice

You can actually keep retightening the locking nut as it loosens/wears in.

Posted: 10/29/2014 6:54:18 PM EDT

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Under folders will typically become wobbly - not the best choice

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Who wants to guess when the last time his clothes were washed, or his life vest was tested to verify performance

Posted: 10/29/2014 6:57:27 PM EDT

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If its a gun you plan to shoot- you want a side folder or a straight stock.

Under folders will typically become wobbly - not the best choice

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Who wants to guess when the last time his clothes were washed, or his life vest was tested to verify performance

Lmao, does that vest count as his 400sq/inches of hunter orange!

Posted: 10/29/2014 7:52:43 PM EDT

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From what I have read and found ALL Chinese AKs are CT pre-ban.

There is 2 bans you need to worry about.

1. CT ban. All Chinese AKs are pre ban to us here in CT.

2. Federal Ban. These are the ones advertised on Gunbroker and Armslist as Pre-ban. These are the one ones that bring big money because they come with all the evil features and do require US made parts to be 922r compliant.

Your best option is what others have done. Buy a clean example of a Mak90. Then if you want a bayonet lug and cleaning rod just replace the front sight and gas block yourself. This is what I will be doing to the one I picked up.

I found my Mak90 for $700 including shipping and transfer fee. It is super clean and not a slant back receiver. Bought my NHM91 for $680 shipped and transferred. Again beautiful and clean. I will be making the Mak90 more evil by putting back the bayonet lug and cleaning rod. The NHM91 I am not sure about doing that yet. The barrel is a different size so I have to located parts that will work or make my own. Right now I am finishing the proper furniture for them.

I'm watching a couple now. If I get one I'll post it. I believe we live in the same town maybe we can get together and you can show me how to work on them.

Sure I would be glad to help. What town are you in?

Posted: 10/29/2014 8:13:53 PM EDT

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From what I have read and found ALL Chinese AKs are CT pre-ban.

There is 2 bans you need to worry about.

1. CT ban. All Chinese AKs are pre ban to us here in CT.

2. Federal Ban. These are the ones advertised on Gunbroker and Armslist as Pre-ban. These are the one ones that bring big money because they come with all the evil features and do require US made parts to be 922r compliant.

Your best option is what others have done. Buy a clean example of a Mak90. Then if you want a bayonet lug and cleaning rod just replace the front sight and gas block yourself. This is what I will be doing to the one I picked up.

I found my Mak90 for $700 including shipping and transfer fee. It is super clean and not a slant back receiver. Bought my NHM91 for $680 shipped and transferred. Again beautiful and clean. I will be making the Mak90 more evil by putting back the bayonet lug and cleaning rod. The NHM91 I am not sure about doing that yet. The barrel is a different size so I have to located parts that will work or make my own. Right now I am finishing the proper furniture for them.

I'm watching a couple now. If I get one I'll post it. I believe we live in the same town maybe we can get together and you can show me how to work on them.

Sure I would be glad to help. What town are you in?

Thanks Edge I'M in Stafford. I am right near Kealy field on RTE 19.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=450439556#DESC

Here is one on gunbroker that i like but not sure if its GTG. I see its chinese but should i just be looking for the thumbhole version? any advice ?

Posted: 10/29/2014 8:19:12 PM EDT

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I'm in somers and need a drill press to help finish a build also if we are doing a build party throw me down.

Posted: 10/29/2014 8:22:35 PM EDT

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Thanks Edge I'M in Stafford. I am right near Kealy field on RTE 19.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=450439556#DESC

Here is one on gunbroker that i like but not sure if its GTG. I see its chinese but should i just be looking for the thumbhole version? any advice ?

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From what I have read and found ALL Chinese AKs are CT pre-ban.

There is 2 bans you need to worry about.

1. CT ban. All Chinese AKs are pre ban to us here in CT.

2. Federal Ban. These are the ones advertised on Gunbroker and Armslist as Pre-ban. These are the one ones that bring big money because they come with all the evil features and do require US made parts to be 922r compliant.

Your best option is what others have done. Buy a clean example of a Mak90. Then if you want a bayonet lug and cleaning rod just replace the front sight and gas block yourself. This is what I will be doing to the one I picked up.

I found my Mak90 for $700 including shipping and transfer fee. It is super clean and not a slant back receiver. Bought my NHM91 for $680 shipped and transferred. Again beautiful and clean. I will be making the Mak90 more evil by putting back the bayonet lug and cleaning rod. The NHM91 I am not sure about doing that yet. The barrel is a different size so I have to located parts that will work or make my own. Right now I am finishing the proper furniture for them.

I'm watching a couple now. If I get one I'll post it. I believe we live in the same town maybe we can get together and you can show me how to work on them.

Sure I would be glad to help. What town are you in?

Thanks Edge I'M in Stafford. I am right near Kealy field on RTE 19.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=450439556#DESC

Here is one on gunbroker that i like but not sure if its GTG. I see its chinese but should i just be looking for the thumbhole version? any advice ?

I am over by Olympic Park.

I would not worry about the stock. Unless you like the thumbhole stock you will change out the furniture anyway. That one looks like it has been painted. You can see where it shows wear on the corner. I would try to find one that has not been painted. The original finish is blueing.