October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
Bolt carrier marked "466" on underside, matching the last 3 digits of the serial number. Marked "R024 / MGM / 15815" in front of trigger, small PMC has been added to serial number. Synthetic forearm now largely black with good traces of the brown paint once applied to it. Marked on right side of receiver for import from ODIN INTERNATIONAL,. LTD out of Alexandria, VA. Left side of clubfoot stock marked "53" near point where metal meets wood. Buttplate is an ill-fitting replacement with no trap. Three tounge flash hider with bayonet lug. RPK style bipod. Post front sight is old tritium, adjustable rear sight with two white dots and what appears to be a small tritium vial mounted horizontally underneath notch. Black plastic crosshatch pistol grip. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of finish on metal with scattered marks from handling and operation. Some silvering on high edges and losses on barrel. Wood has some handling marks and impressions and one chip on the left side. Forearm has generous traces of brown paint left in the crosshatch checkering. This is a lovely and rare 7.62x39 M-78. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. EW