Egyptian Ak 47 Serial Numbers
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Customize your experience here Get the latest facts on the new NY SAFE gun laws that effect you! I’m trying to determine if this Norinco MAK-90 is pre or post ban. I’ve had this rifle for longer than I can remember and recently thought about selling it, so I brought it out and figured I’d do a little research on it before I did. I always thought this was a post-ban rifle because of the thumb-hole stock, but I read that the year of manufacture was actually stamped in front of the serial number and since the entire serial number reads 91134546, I’m now thinking that this rifle was actually manufactured in 91’ (1991), if that’s the case, then that would mean that the rifle is actually a pre-ban correct? Any input would be greatly appreciated as I do not want to misrepresent the rifle when I sell it and get myself or anyone else in any possible trouble. This is what I have so far; NORINCO = Export Company MAK-90 SPORTER = The letters/numbers MAK-90 stand for Modified AK-1990 CAL 7.62x39mm = Caliber The serial number is 91134546 = Made in 91’??????????????
C.J.A SFLD M1 = C.J.A. (China Jing An), Springfield, Michigan The letter 'U' in front of the bolt =???????????????? Thr Norinco MAK90 is a post ban AK. They were neutered to conform to the Clinton ban in 1989 and imported in 1990 thus naming it the MAK90 Modernized AK 1990 rifes. Value can range from $450 to one completely converted fopr around $700. To convert it to a typical AK47 and be in compliant to NY laws you would need to replace the stock set with a stock set made in the USA and also the Trigger & hammer.
There is a.922 compliance law stating there must be 5 US made compliance parts in the Mak90 if you reconfigure it to an AK47. The other alternative is to leave the ugly BUTTHOLE stock on it. I like the EVIL look myself much better. You need to read this and then check your false statements in you auction. This is a POST BAN MAK90 The import ban was in 1994 the AK ban was 1989. MAK90 stands for Modified AK made in 1990. Dont school someone until you know the laws yourself you will get someone in deep hot water ARGUY.
Here is a suggestion for all the uneducated GUN experts, before you buy or sell anything you better dot your Is and cross your Ts. This is why the liberals come down hard on gun owners its due to lack on knowledge. Its wise to learn before you shop and get your information from a reputable source. Like I said before dont school someone unless you have been schooled yourself. AK type rifles were imported from the People Republic of China (PRC) till imports were cut off in May of 1994. They were imported in 2 calibers 7.62x39mm and 5.56x45mm / 223 Remington. A very few samples were imported in 5.45x39mm but were snapped up by collectors so the chances of seeing one are pretty slim.
PRE BAN RIFLES Rifles imported before the ban was enacted in July of 1989 are commonly referred to as 'pre ban'. You need to read this and then check your false statements in you auction.
This is a POST BAN MAK90 The import ban was in 1994 the AK ban was 1989. MAK90 stands for Modified AK made in 1990. Dont school someone until you know the laws yourself you will get someone in deep hot water ARGUY. This is not exactly correct information either.
Signed the import ban into effect in 1989. It essentially was an amendment to the 1968 GCA (18 USC 925(d)(3). This rifle is post '89 ban. There is no more 94 ban as far as the ATF is concerned. NYS adopted a version of the '94 ban so we are still affected locally. I have made the recommendation several time that a link to the NFA handbook be posted at the top of this forum as it is the definitive resource for information regarding many of the questions posted on this forum. For those that want the information the NFA handbook can be found here: class='bbcurl' title='External link' rel='nofollow external' ATF Codified regulations: ATF FAQ question 4: Here is the text from the ATF website.
(See red text for 89 ban) Finally, the GCA, 18 U.S.C. § 922®, specifically states the following: It shall be unlawful for any person to assemble from imported parts any semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun which is identical to any rifle or shotgun prohibited from importation under theGCASection 925(d)(3).as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes. Also, 27 C.F.R. § 478.39 states: 1. (a) No person shall assemble a semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun using more than 10 of the imported parts listed in paragraph © of this section if the assembled firearm is prohibited from importation under section 925(d)(3) as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes.
( The provisions of this section shall not apply to: 1. (1) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for sale or distribution by a licensed manufacturer to the United States or any department or agency thereof or to any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof; or (2) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Director under the provisions of §478.151(formerly 178.151); or (3) The repair of any rifle or shotgun which had been imported into or assembled in the United States prior to November 30, 1990, or the replacement of any part of such firearm. © For purposes of this section, the term imported parts tabulated below are: 1.
(1) Frames, receivers, receiver castings, forgings, or castings. (3) Barrel extensions.
(4) Mounting blocks (trunnions). (5) Muzzle attachments. (7) Bolt carriers.
( Operating rods. (9) Gas pistons.
(10) Trigger housings. (11) Triggers.
Egyptian Ak 47 Serial Number Lookup
(12) Hammers. (14) Disconnectors. (15) Buttstocks.
(16) Pistol grips. (17) Forearms, handguards. (18) Magazine bodies. (19) Followers. (20) Floor plates.
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As a result of a 1989 study by the U.S. Treasury Department regarding the importability of certain firearms, an import ban was placed on military-style firearms. This ban included not only military-type firearms, but also extended to firearms with certain features that were considered to be “nonsporting.” Among such nonsporting features were the ability to accept a detachable magazine; folding/telescoping stocks; separate pistol grips; and the ability to accept a bayonet, flash suppressors, bipods, grenade launchers, and night sights. Please note that the foreign parts kits that are sold through commercial means are usually cut up machineguns, such as Russian AK-47 types, British Sten types, etc. Generally, an acceptable semiautomatic copy of a machinegun is one that has been significantly redesigned. The receiver must be incapable of accepting the original fire-control components that are designed to permit full automatic fire. The method of operation should employ a closed-bolt firing design that incorporates an inertia-type firing pin within the bolt assembly.
Further, an acceptably redesigned semiautomatic copy of nonsporting firearm must be limited to using less than 10 of the imported parts listed in 27 CFR § 478.39©. Otherwise, it is considered to be assembled into a nonsporting configuration per the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 925(d)(3) and is thus a violation of § 922®.
There really isn't anything regarding federal firearms regulation that you cannot easily access yourself. It is up to the individual to make sure they are acting in accordance with these regulations. Always check ATF website if you are unsure. 'Finally, the GCA, 18 U.S.C. § 922®, specifically states the following: It shall be unlawful for any person to assemble from imported parts any semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun which is identical to any rifle or shotgun prohibited from importation under theGCASection 925(d)(3).as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes.' The BS part of this is that US manufactured parts are identical to foreign parts therefore to use US parts to comply with federal 922r would be a contradiction of the intent of the provision. Additionally, it is not unlawful to possess a non-compliant 922r firearm if you did not originally manufacture or assemble it (original owner of the receiver), On modifying a post ban firearm you are not required to install 922r parts if you are not the original builder.
Thr Norinco MAK90 is a post ban AK. They were neutered to conform to the Clinton ban in 1989 and imported in 1990 thus naming it the MAK90 Modernized AK 1990 rifes.
Value can range from $450 to one completely converted fopr around $700. To convert it to a typical AK47 and be in compliant to NY laws you would need to replace the stock set with a stock set made in the USA and also the Trigger & hammer. There is a.922 compliance law stating there must be 5 US made compliance parts in the Mak90 if you reconfigure it to an AK47. The other alternative is to leave the ugly BUTTHOLE stock on it. I like the EVIL look myself much better. Careful when you make bold statements, G HW Bush made the '89 change.
The one poster was correct when it was stated that the rifle was post '89 import ban and pre '94 ban. The whole thing is confusing to those not familiar with it, and to some who are. Even the ATF gets it wrong sometimes, but since it's their ball, we suffer.
He stamped receiver MAK-90 in 7.62 and.223 have barrels that are.608' in diameter. The milled receiver MAK-90 has a.615' diameter barrel. The milled receiver MAK-91 has a.684' diameter barrel and the NHM-91 has a.668 diameter barrel. The Maddi post bans have.580' diameter barrels and Romanian's are.584'. All AK's have barrels that are 4 different diameters in different places. The chamber is the largest diameter then steps down at the rear sight block, next the gas block, and finally the smallest diameter is at the front sight.
All Poly Tech AKs have an oval 386 stamped on the receiver. All the milled receiver Chinese rifles have 386 in a oval. The post ban models MAK-90,MAK-91,AK Hunter and Poly Tech Legend pre bans have the 386 in a oval. The barrels of milled receiver MAK-90 and 91 rifles are not threaded. The fit and finish of Poly Tech rifles pre or post ban are the best of all Chinese rifles imported.
The trigger pull is the best of any AK imported into the US, yes even better than the 'holy grail' of AK's, the Bulgarian SLR-95. Just spray paint a milled MAK-90 black like the Bulgarians, and you will have the best finished AK imported with the best trigger pull.
All Chinese MAK-90 rifles that were in the first bunch imported/in customs right after the 1989 ban had threaded barrels. All after this bunch had the threads turned off the barrel. My NHM-91 and MAK-91 have barrels heavier and longer than MAK-90's. They shoot tighter groups but I don't know if this is because of better/heavy barrels or longer sight radius of the 20' barrels. All the milled receiver post ban rifles have the slant cut with round hole in the rear of the receiver.
I subscribe to the theory that they were going to be underfolding stock receivers, but instead of the holes milled in the side, one was cut in the rear. My MAK-90 and MAK-91 fit my NHM-90 stock like a glove. My NHM-90 has a receiver with a solid slanted rear and cut outs for the underfolding stock on the side of the receiver.
More measurements of my AK rifles barrels with calipers between the gas block and front sight: MAK-90 milled=615' MAK-91 milled=.684' (heavist) MAK-90 stamped=.608' NHM-90 stamped=.601' NHM-91 stamped=.668' MAK-90 stamped.223=.608' Maadi ARM,RPM,and RML=.580' I found this on the internet. The later MAK-90s imported after 1990 had the threads on the muzzle actually turned off, and a 2 digit year of import stamped in front of or in back of the serial number (for example 91, 92, 93, 94). Some have a space or dash between the serial number and 2 digit year of import stamping.
No MAK-90s were exported to the USA after 1994, however some Poly Tech rifles that were sitting in warehouses were finally released to their importers in 1996. The court forced the importers to re-fit these rifles with Choate thumbhole stocks.
(The logo 'Choate Tool' can be seen in a circle on the flat end of the recoil pad.) Also, the bayonet lugs were ground off, and muzzle nuts welded to the barrels. The initials SP were stamped on the left side of the receiver. Sometimes AK enthusiasts take a 'de-fanged' MAK-90, and restore it to pre-ban condition. Hazmat posted this on the Gunsnet.net AK-47 forum: 'Another type of MAK 90 that came in had the underfolder bayonet collar ground down. Here's a pic of a 'de-banned and re-fanged' version: You'll note the collar behind the front site base.
This was ground smooth on the MAK 90 to make it compliant with import restrictions. The rifle itself was imported by KSI of Pomona, CA in '94 and had all the features of a standard MAK 90; thumbhole stock and neutered front site base. She was bought NIB 4 yrs ago and converted by fellow board member Surly. It has NEVER had a round through it.
If you would like to use the photo on your site, no prob. Just give me credit.' Here's the photo: This is Hazmat's De-banned and Re-fanged MAK-90 There were more than a dozen American companies that imported MAK-90 rifles.
The importers company name, city and state are stamped on one side or the bottom of the receiver. Some their name stamped on the barrel between the gas block and front sight. Importers included KSI (King Sports Imports) or JPE in Pomona, California; NASI of Midland, TX; KBI of Harrisburg, PA; Sile of New York, NY; Interstate Arms, Billerica, Massachusetts; ARMCO, Boylston, MA; C.J.A. (China Jing An), Springfield, Michigan; B-West, Tucson, AZ; C.S.I.
(China Sports Inc., Los Angeles and Ontario, CA; ACC/INTRAC of Knoxville,Tennessee; ClayCo Sports, Clay Center, KS; Pars International Corp. Of Louisville,Kentucky; KBN Inc. Of Harrisburg, PA; Compasseco, Bardstown, KY; LABANU INC, Ronkonkoma, NY; Century Arms International of Saint Albins,Vermont; and Keng's Firearms Specialties (KFS), Atlanta. This MAK-90 was imported by C.J.A. Of Springfield, Michigan.
If you are buying a MAK-90, beware of getting one with the 'third hole.' There are still a few MAK-90s out there that are considered 'machine guns' by BATFE. (Sometimes imported by LABANU INC, Ronkonkoma, NY) These Norinco receivers have the 'third hole' for the auto sear drilled through the receiver just above the mag release.
This will look like a second flattened rivet/screw right above the mag release. The rivet will go right through the receiver, and be riveted on both sides. If there are two rivets right next to each other above the mag release, don't buy it.
Do not confuse the third hole with the hammer stop, which is a convex rivet. The auto-sear rivet is flat. If you come across such a MAK-90, do NOT buy it! Photos of what not to buy, and what is OK to buy There is a close connection between MAK-90s and the Maadi MISR-90s from Egypt. When a ruling by the Teasury Dept. Banned the import of Chinese guns and ammo in April,1994 there were thousands of MAK-90 rifles in warehouses waiting release from customs.
The importers petitioned the Treasury Department to release these rifles for sale, since they were already in the USA when the import ban went into effect. They were allowed to sell the rifles as parts kits if the receivers were cut up. Not many kits were purchased by individuals, so Century Arms bought most of the MAK-90 parts kits and produced the model MISR-90 rifle. This rifle had an Egyptian Maadi receiver, but all the other parts came from Chinese MAK-90 parts kits.
An Egyptian Maadi Model All MAK-90 rifles have stamped sheet metal receivers except for one lot of rifles imported (by China Jing An - C.J.A.) in 1993 that had receivers milled from a solid block of steel. These receivers were manufactured by Chinese State Factory 386. They were all designed for the typical AK 7.62x39 ammo. The stamped and milled receivers can be easily distinguished from one another because the stamped receiver has rivets holding it together and the milled receiver has only one rivet at the front of the receiver, and is obviously milled instead of dimpled. MAK-90 barrels are not threaded into the receiver, merely pressed in, and pinned.
A milled MAK-90 receiver, showing the cut-out, instead of the 'dimple.' The front sight of the MAK-90 has a fully enclosed hood/sight protector with a hole in the top; and a smooth receiver cover. An AKM has a sight protector that is open on the top, and a ribbed receiver cover.
The bore is chrome-lined, and the rifling is good. If you keep your barrel clean, it will shine. Note the smooth receiver cover; it has no 'ribs' stamped in it. The MAK-90 rifles were imported in cardboard boxes nestled in styrofoam inserts that had cut-outs for the rifle and accessories. Each rifle came with three 5-round magazines, a buttstock cleaning kit, a gas port cleaning tool, a cleaning rod, a sling and a manual.
Click here to see the manual in PDF format. Some of the earlier MAK-90s came with three 30-round magazines and a bayonet. Most of these rifles had the 30-round magazines and bayonets removed from the boxes by the importer or dealers.
Some of the MAK-90s were sold with Chinese 'drum' magazines. These are easier to load than the cheaper Romanian drums. The fit and finish on the MAK-90 is comparatively good and the trigger pull is smoother than other models of AK rifles from other countries.
The highest quality MAK-90 is thought by most to be that of PolyTechnologies, and imported by Keng's of Atlanta, Georgia. Here's an early Guns and Ammo magazine ad for the PolyTech 'MAK-90.' Some MAK-90 owners find the stock unsightly or uncomfortable, and file the thumbhole to make it fit the hand better, or replace the thumbhole stock with an ordinary AK-47 stock. If you do that, you must then make your MAK-90 922r compliant by replacing a number of other parts with US made parts. Note: Please remember that the MAK-90 receiver is 1.6mm thick, and the barrel is also thicker than on Eastern European AKs. So, if you decide to 'remodel' your MAK-90, keep this in mind. Some parts that fit other AKs, may not fit your MAK-90.
The Ironwood Designs stock is considered to be the best choice for replacing a thumbhole stock on a MAK-90 with a slant-cut reciever. MAK-90s feature smooth 'double-hook' fire-control-groups, rather than the more common modern 'single-hook' mechanism. Just a word about replacing the thumb-hole stock: don't assume that you have a 'slant-cut' receiver, just because it looks that way with the thumb-hole stock in place.
Remove the stock and look at the rear of the receiver. It may actually be straight cut. It would be good to be sure about this before you spend money on a specialized stock set. Typical MAK-90 Thumb-hole Stock A Chinese Replacement Stock Set -Updated -or you can go here and see pics.