1741 HIGHLY COLLECTABLE KALASHNIKOV ARSENAL JUBILEE

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SERIES AK-74 SILVER RIFLE. Cal. 5.45x39.S# MTK90432. Bbl. 16.3". Manufactured 2009. The Jubilee rifle is an extremely limited production run of AK-74 type rifles manufactured to commemorate the 90th birthday of designer Mikhail Kalashnikov & the 35th anniversary of the development and fielding of the AK-74 series of rifles. It was a joint venture between the legendary Russian manufacturing plant, Izhmash, and Arsenal Inc., the renowned Bulgarian manufacturer of AK rifle systems. 500 total Jubilee presentation grade rifles were manufactured, with 400 allocated as the Silver Series, & 100 as the Gold Series. Initial manufacturing began in Russia and then perfected to its final configuration in the USA by Arsenal Inc. All parts were hand selected and inspected before being assembled. Metal surfaces have been finished w/ a deep, gloss black finish, reserved specifically for these presentation grade guns. Right side of receiver engraved to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the AK-74 as well as the 90th birthday of Mikhail Kalashnikov, along w/ the Izhmash Factory logo & Kalashnikov's signature. The engravings are silver color filled in striking contrast to the deep black finish. Left side receiver markings include: "SAIGA / 5.45X39 / LEGION IZHEVSK RUSSIA / ARSENAL LAS VEGAS NV USA." Numerous additional components were highly polished & Hard Chromium coated for a deep silver luster, including the trigger, bolt carrier, pivot pins, recoil assembly, magazine catch & rear sight adjustment slide & button. The forend, pistol grip & shoulder stock are black polymer, matching the Mil-Spec standard. Threaded barrel is terminated w/ 24x1.5 AK-74 muzzle brake. Protected post front sight. Rear tangent sight graduated from 100 meters to 1000 meters w/ appropriate CQB setting. Right side safety / selector. Left side receiver scope rail. MAGS: (2 total) 10-round Russian magazine & 30-round Bulgarian. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Custom fitted black synthetic case, Certificate of Authenticity package bears a facsimile signature by Lieutenant General Mikhail Kalashnikov & Arsenal, Inc CEO Vartan Barsoumian, owners manual & white gloves. CONDITION: Absolutely new in box. The original factory packaging was first opened at Poulin Auctions for cataloging purposes. PROVENANCE: From the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor, Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. (23-7574/JZ). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.