RARE Pre Ban PolyTech Legend AK-47S 7.62×39 16” AKM Milled Receiver
SOLD FOR: $3,675
WOA#: WY231030RS011
Make: Poly Technologies
Model: AK-47/S Legend
Serial Number: P47-06263
Year of Manufacture: 1988-1989 (Only imported for two years).
Caliber: 7.62 x 39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with an ovaled “386”, “P47-06263”, “AK-47S / 7.62x39MM / SEMI-AUTO”, “KFS / ATLANTA, GA”, “POLY TECH / BEIJING, CHINA”. The right side of the receiver is marked “S” and “F” near the safety lever. The left side of the bolt carrier has a matching serial number “6263” to the receiver. The upper handguard is marked on the metal “6263”. The bottom of the three magazines are marked “POLY / CHINA”.
Barrel Length: 16.5” threaded with muzzle protector.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post with protective ears and the rear sight is a “U” tangent notch leaf marked from “1 – 8” and “n” for the battle position.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This is a milled receiver. There is a sling swivel on the left side of the receiver. The left side of the gas block has a sling loop. The furniture set features its iconic checkered pistol grip, steel buttplate with trap door for storage compartment (Cleaning Kit Included in box), and matching 2 piece handguard. The checkering is crisp with no signs of handling wear. The buttstock and handguards have no visible wear. The stocks rate in Excellent – Like New condition. They are pristine.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 3x PolyTech Legend 30rd 7.62×39 magazines in Excellent condition. The 3 witness holes on the rear of the magazines and chrome followers are exclusive to the Legend series.
Type of Finish: Blued, at the very beginning of turning a nice plum color (typical of old chinese imports).
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mirror bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. Appears unfired.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a couple faint drag lines, common for Chinese imports. The markings are clear and screwheads unturned with unmarred pins. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent – Like new condition. The action and face of the bolt reveal that this rifle is unfired. There is old grease on the hammer.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its original factory box, Bayonet & Sheath, a total of three magazines, oiler, sling and takedown tool. All accessories are in Excellent condition. The bayonet has slight sheathing wear but overall appears pristine.
Our Assessment: If you look at the tag on a Chinese import from the retail store you might think, “chintzy, cheap, junk.” As true as that can be said about furniture and electronics, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to Chinese firearm imports. What’s the difference? Well, I am glad you asked. At heart, Chinese import made weapons were produced on the same manufacturing lines as their military – simply modified to meet the semi auto requirement to be sold in the U.S. This means the quality is still the same quality produced and needed to fight in war. If you didn’t know why Chinese AK’s are the most sought after AK platform on the AK market, now you know. Coming from a company where you can auction fine art on the 3rd floor and buy missiles on the 27th floor, PolyTechnologies is one of those Chinese icons you can’t get enough of. The AK-47S also known as the “Legend” was among the first wave of AKs ever imported into the US. The Norinco and Poly Tech surge of imports rode upon the shoulders of the first Valmet and Maadi Ak’s. Valmet came first because it was coming from our Finnish buddies, a Non-Soviet-Good-For-Nothin-Commie country. Maadi then came to us from exotic Egypt but were way too expensive. Unsatisfied with the Valmet AK that didn’t fit the classic look and the Egyptian AK as expensive as a car back then when gas prices were desirable, the US firearms market was hungry for an AK that truly fit the bill for the famous Kalashnikov Rifle. Like Manna from heaven given to the Israelites, Chinese imports hit the shores of the U.S. and the market boomed and gun loving citizens of the United States were satisfied. This particular AK-47S is a very rare variant only having been imported for two years, making it all the more Rare. Has it risen to Ultra-Rare status, perhaps. This is like the First Edition Holographic Charizard of all pokemon cards. Ok, maybe that’s a tad too far. But this really is a rare opportunity that shouldn’t be missed by no means. This AK-47S is built with a milled receiver. Of all the rare and few milled receiver variants of AK, this Legend makes the top of the desirables list. There were only about a few thousand of these rifles ever imported into the U.S. (and that’s being generous) and this particular one based on the condition of the barrel and internals has not been fired at all. The 386 in the serial number means this comes to you straight from the Fujian Province of China imported to Kings Firearms Specialty. Win this rifle and make her the safe queen that all safes in the world need and deserve. From deep within the AK world of enthusiasts, this ChiCom is arguably the best AK variant ever imported. Please see our photos and good luck! -L.S.
