September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
Developed as a classic AK pattern semi automatic rifle chambered in the more common 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge for the American market, CSI began importation in 1988 although importation ceased just 1 year later with the passage of the 1989 import ban. This example is finished in full matte blue with perforated flash hider, bayonet lug, protected post front sight, and tangent rear. Standard military style Chu wood stocks with trap butt plate. Rifle is accompanied by a correct style but not numbers matching orange bakelite bayonet with scabbard. CONDITION: Near excellent. Rifle retains nearly all of its factory blued finish with some mild handling and wear, as well as traces of dried grease. Stocks likewise have some handling marks, the finish starting to crackle. Strong bore with grease. Fine mechanics. Bayonet is very good with a few scuffs.