Russian Molot VEPR 7.62x54R Hunting Carbine 20” AK47 AKM w/ Accessories
SOLD FOR: $1,650
WOA#: WY240119AF003
Make: Molot-Oruzhie
Model: VEPR , Hunting Carbine
Serial Number: 12 V BK 8752
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Long Stroke Gas Piston
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “12 V BK 8752 MOLOT-ORUZHIE LTD VYATSKIE POLYANY RUSSIA TGI KNOX, TN”. The right side of the receiver is marked, “VEPR / 7,62x54R” and “S F” next to the safety lever. The right side of the BCG is marked, “752”. The scope mount is marked “MI ™ / Midwest Industries Inc. / Made In U.S.A.”.
Barrel Length: 20”. 22” with Midwest Industries muzzle brake.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post sight. The rear sight is a dual leaf u-notch sight. The left side of the receiver has a scope mount mounted with a Midwest Industries picatinny rail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock is a wood thumbhole stock with adjustable rubber cheek piece, and rubber buttpad. The handguard is a vented wood. The LOP measures 14.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition. There is no wear on the wood surface. There is no handling wear. This rifle has an AK-74 firing pin and a custom flat trigger.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 5x 10rd 7.62x54R Single Stack Molot magazines all in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black, Anodized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows mild operation wear where the charging handle rubs the piston spring guard. There is some finish loss on the edges of the charging handle. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. There is some tool marks on the muzzle brake.
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 a total of 5 magazines, its original furniture set, and thumbhole stock. The stocks rate in Very Good condition. The buttstok of the original set has two empty holes drilled through for a previously mounted attachment and is without a buttpad. Please see photos for a better understanding.
Our Assessment: Coming from the Post Ban world of AK47’s and built by the King of the AK industry, this Molot VEPR is sleek, clean, and ready to perform with the excellence AK fanatics have come to expect from Molot. The prized Russian hammer forged, chrome lined RPK barrel chambered for 7.62x54R ensures that this rifle can be used and abused and still perform with the top tier level of performance and reliability only the AK platform can produce. This rifle is equipped with the classic Kalashnikov rifle scope rail, an MI picatinny rail, a few enhancements including its AK74 firing pin, and an MI muzzle brake which means this is perfectly suited to become your new favorite hunting rifle or precision shooter. These Russian rifles are worthy of any collection and their sheer beauty and power will make any arsenal shine. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
