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Posted: 4/30/2011 4:33:50 AM EDT
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What kind of rails are you looking for?
There are lower side rails like this. http://www.copesdistributing.net/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=16&products_id=1883 There are side scope mounting rails like this. http://centerfiresystems.com/AK-PSRB-2.aspx Or the complete rail system like this. http://aa-ok.com/5-rail-system-for-ak-models-black.html I hope one of these links help. |
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I get mine from Curtis at Ak Builder and also from Copes...I have also seen some on Apex but they are pretty cheep so buy atleast a couple since the same in shipping...... AK Builder is great and ESS Solutions has them as well. I'm afraid Tantal is out/no longer available. 
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I was looking for a rail like/similar to the original AKM type, just a standard one, nothing fancy. I did try the Centerfire system's ones, but they are different -shorter than the original - I guess to install in already built AKs...AAOK sells the same one.
Copes doesn't sell any - I was talking about the side rail to which the scope mount attaches. |
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That is called a Scope rail and I have purchased the original type from Apex and also from Curtis, I have seen them on Gunbroker also if you want the longer original like on the Centerfire build Im doing now.....Bad thing on the longer one is it gets close to your Safety lever hole so you might have to modify your pin retainer if you using the same one as mine the one piece split spring steel one from AK-Builder....Look http://www.copesdistributing.net/product_info.php?products_id=1731 here at Copes I have this one
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Here's a picture of the side rail from Centerfire. As you see it is shorter than the one on the WASR 10s and it does not attach using the rear trunnion rivet. Thanks for the info, Apex does sell the longer type. I could not find "Curtis".
Tantal's stuff is now for sale at: http://www.collectorssourcedfw.com/ due to illness his daughter took over sales. May he get well. 
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