1447 7.62 NATO PRE-BAN VALMET M78 RIFLE.

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 08 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 2,250.00 USD
Estimated at 4,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Cal.7.62x51 Nato. S# 385514. Bbl. 23.5" over brake. A very desirable Finnish AK variant, designed as a semiautomatic version of the popular M78 machine gun. Imported into the United States from the mid 1980's until 1989. Stamped receiver. Matte black finish on all exposed metal surfaces. Muzzle terminated w/ 3-prong flash hider w/ integral bayonet lug & protected post front sight. Rear peep sight, adjustable for elevation & marker 200 meters to 500 meters. Folding bipod mounted 2" rear of front sight. Ventilated hardwood forend, matching shoulder stock. Right side safety / selector & reciprocating charging handle. Right side mounted carry handle above front trunnion. Sling swivels front & rear. CONDITION: Exterior finish complete & consistent w/ only light thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Small area above pistol grip on right side milled away, typically where importer mark would be. Wood furniture is in terrific condition w/ very few light impressions under close inspection. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-561/JZ). MODERN. $4,500-6,500.