Norinco MAK 90 conversion (Type 56)

I picked up a stamped Norinco MAK 90 with a thumbhole stock and decided to convert it back to its pre-ban glory.  I lucked out with this rifle as I bought it from the owner of a local gun store and it appears as though it’s never been fired.  There were literally cobwebs on it.

 

The conversion work was not difficult and consisted of swapping the original thumbhole buttstock and the handguards for a set of U.S. made furniture.   I finished the furniture to match the factory finish.  I also had to purchase the appropriate hardware to go with the furniture.

One of the things I did in order to keep this converted rifle 922r compliant, I swapped the Chicom fire control group for a U.S. made Tapco G2 double hook FCG. 

Here are some photos of the rifle pre and post conversion.  This is process is really quite simple and the results speak for themselves.

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Custom finished and engraved Arsenal SGL-21 AKM.  A special gift for a special service member.


This is a story of a guy who wanted to get  his uncle a gift to honor him and his service in Vietnam.  His uncle carried an M-16 for his first several months there and then an M-14 for the remainder of  his time in country. He was there from May 1967 to May 1968 (through Tet).  When he asked his uncle which rifle he most trusted during his tour of duty he replied, "The AK-47".

Here is a link to the story and some pics of the rifle.  We think it's pretty cool.

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