Picked up a new project at the last local gun show. This SA85M was sitting neglected and I picked it up for $500 with three surplus mags. I've never had a Hungarian rifle and the quality seemed like a step up from the Romanian offerings. The #'s match on Bolt, BCG, trunion, and top cover. The gas tube looks to be original but, is not matching(I know the lever is unlocked).
I was surprised to see that it appears to have an AMD65 HG retainer with the nubs inside for aligning the sheet metal HG. There is a strange spacer bushing in the FCG group inside the trigger to one side of the disco. Is this how the Huns modified the FCG for semi? Some previous owner didn't clean after shooting corrosive and I found some light pitting is on the piston .
I am on the fence with how far I want to go with modifications. I ordered up a US made Beech stock,dog bone grip, a takeoff piston, etc. from Clearview Inv. that was on sale. The stocks have the swivel pocket on the side and are not 100% correct but, I'm hoping the quality is workable for the $30. I have a Hungarian leather sling and G2 in the parts bin to round out most of the assembly.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for finishing the stock set? I have never worked with beech. I may look to swap the FSB, GB, and HG retainer in the future. If I go down that road, are EG parts the best substitutes?