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12/8/2003 7:39:27 PM EDT
Ok, well I picked up my first AK47 today, cost me a bit but it seems worth it.. anyway, the receiver is marked:
AK47S 7.62X39MM
MADE IN CHINA

It also has the marking R.A.I. Woodland Hills.Ca.  Im guessing that thats the importer.  It has a slant muzzle break, looks like the bayo lugs are intact but they could be ground off, I dont have anything to compare them to... stamped receiver, all wood furniture, serial number starts with 87... any info at all would be helpful, i.e. preban/postban, manufacturer, links... anything.. thanks
12/8/2003 9:57:37 PM EDT
[#1]
Sounds like a preban to me.  I wouldn't think any prebans would be marked "AK47S"  

Does the slant brake come off?
12/9/2003 3:19:43 AM EDT
[#2]
RAI was an importer in CA. The gun wass most likely manufactured in factory 66, and exported by Norinco. It is a preban gun (pre 89 that is), built in 87, hence the 87 in the serial number.  I am presently working on a preban identification guide, my work is about 85% complete. Check back between Christmas, and New Years I should have the web page up with full detail, and pics to boot!
12/9/2003 2:26:10 PM EDT
[#3]
Hey thanks for the info guys, the pin on the brake works, i.e. i can push it in, but the brake itself is on pretty tight... is there a specific tool i can use to get it off/see if it will come off without damaging it?
12/10/2003 10:06:26 AM EDT
[#4]
Your Pre-ban AK has reverse threads on the muzzle. Try turning the slant brake clockwise ( while pressing in the spring loaded plunger pin )

It should be able to be removed easily without any specific tools.
12/10/2003 10:11:17 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
Your Pre-ban AK has reverse threads on the muzzle. Try turning the slant brake clockwise ( while pressing in the spring loaded plunger pin )

It should be able to be removed easily without any specific tools.



yup...what I have has to do it get a piece of thick leather, put it over the end of the break, and apply some vise-grip force. DO REMEBER though...as stated above the are REVERSE threads.
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