RARE PreBan PolyTech AK47/S National Match Legend NM47 7.62×39 21” AKM AK47
SOLD FOR: $2925
WOA#: WY220929TM001
Make: Poly Technologies
Model: AK47/S NM47
Serial Number: NM47-03005
Year of Manufacture: Pre1989
Caliber: 7.62 x 39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Left side of the receiver marked “386 NM47-03005 NATIONAL MATCH MODEL AK-47/S CAL. 7.62X39MM K F S ATLANTA, GA. SEMI AUTO POLY TECH BEIJING CHINA” The right side of the receiver is marked “S” and “F” by the safety lever AND SOME Chinese script at the rear. The bottom of the receiver is marked “IMPORTED BY: KFS ATLANTA GA. MADE IN CHINA” The top of the handguard is marked, “3005” between the wood and receiver.
Barrel Length: 21” 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 “D”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a 3 piece original hardwood with a checkered grip, elongated buttstock, and 2 piece handguard. The LOP measures 13.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has a cleaning kit inside the storage compartment. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition with minor surface wear. There are two scratches on the right side of the buttstock, a couple spots of finish loss on the checkered grip, and an impression mark on the left side of the upper handguard along with some other minor dents in a few places on the lower handguard. Please see our photos for a better understanding of this rifle’s stock condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One unique Russian Slab Side Blued Magazine in Fine condition. The left side is marked “Hn6081 3” in Electric Pencil.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some minor scratches on the top dust cover as well as some minor finish scuffs on the barrel. There are other very light scratches and loose storage marks on the receiver and the left side of the trunnion. The markings are clear and screwheads sharp with unmarred pins. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
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: Total of one magazine
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 AK47/S 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 AK47/S is a very rare variant with its National Match Barrel, making it all the more Rare as it resembles the beefiness of the RPK rated for dispensing high capacities of ammo without damaging the barrel. 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 AK47/S was built on the military spec type 56 receiver from stamped sheet metal at 1.6mm thickness. There were only about 4,000 of these rifles ever imported into the U.S. and this particular one based on the pristine barrel and grease residue on the BCG with no signs of brass, means it’s hard to tell if it’s ever been fired. 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.
