PREBAN - POLY TECHNOLOGIES AKS-762 (NIB))

Poly Tech AKS-762 7.62X39 caliber PREBAN Rifle. This one is New in Box with a Folding Spike Bayonet, 16.5" chrome lined barrel. The Spiker bayonet models were imported from 88-89. Poly Technologies commercial firearms were made to Chinese military specs. This one is marked "386" and the serial number starts with CW. The importer was KFS Atlanta, Georgia. Chrome lined threaded barrel, Muzzle brake, wood stock, 3-30 round magazines, oil battle, Cleaning Kit in stock, green canvas military sling, Factory Owners Manual, with the factory box. Box does show some age but it is all there. This is a rare rifle that will continue to increase in value. Serious collectors will have one of these in their collections. WEB ARTICLE ABOUT THESE RIFLES. During 1988-1989, Poly Technologies from China made the Rolls Royce of AK-47s, the AKS-762. These carbines were hand-crafted to Chinese military specifications and easily had the best quality of any AK-47 made before or since. All parts were then carefully polished before the high luster bluing was applied. The wooden furniture was nicely finished blonde hardwood, and metal side-folding and under-folding stocks were also available. These Poly Tech AK-47s were expensive at the time — $550 MSR compared to the typical $275-$295 for a good used one manufactured in Eastern Europe. Even so, sales were encouraging until they were banned in 1989 by the Bush ban following the mass murder in Stockton, Calif., where the gunman used an AK-47 to kill all six of his victims, in addition to injuring 29. As a result, Poly Tech AK-47s and variations were only imported for two years, and these models in mint original condition are getting harder to find and more expensive every year. Fortunately, (THE AUTHOR OF THIS ARTICLE) I have had the opportunity to shoot both the semi-auto and full-auto versions of the AK-47. Compared to the other machine guns brought to the range that day, the AK-47 chugged away methodically with its distinctive cadence due to the relatively low cyclic rate (approx. 600 rounds per minute). Compared to the much faster cycling rate of the M16 (up to 900 rounds/minute) and ultra-fast rapid fire of a MAC-10 or MP5, it was a pleasant surprise not having a 30-shot mag. go empty within a second or two. Five or six individual bursts were actually possible and firing it was very controllable. The AK-47's slower but effective rate of fire actually translates into fewer rounds of ammunition that need to be carried by the experienced user (good or bad) since it isn't an ammo hog in full-auto mode. It also never jammed or had a malfunction of any type, which is more than could be said for most of the other full-auto ordnance, after it was "warmed up." Manufactured in China by Poly Technologies Inc., the AKS-762 is the semi-auto version of the Chinese AKM (Type-56) assault rifle. The Poly Tech ASK-762 features an ordinance-grade barrel carefully inspected to ensure that it meets stringent military specifications. The bore and gas piston are hard chromed to resist corrosion and extend service life. Like the Legend, all critical components have been specially heat treated for superior strength. Other features include enlarged safety and magazine release levers which also offer considerably smoother operation. The trigger mechanism retains the original AK-47 type "double hook" design for maximum safety and reliability, yet reduces trigger overtravel and offers smoother engagement with less "creep". As a comparison, the average price of an ounce of gold in 1989 was $381 — now it's currently at approximately $1,650, an increase of over 325 percent. The Moral of this story is? Simple — some Poly Tech AK-47 variations have turned out to be better investments than almost any other firearm, and they have even outperformed gold during this time period!