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Lot 903: Valmet Inc 78-Rifle 308 Win

Scarce Pre-Ban Finnish Valmet Model 78 RPK Style Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Lot 903: Valmet Inc 78-Rifle 308 Win

Scarce Pre-Ban Finnish Valmet Model 78 RPK Style Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Pre-Ban Finnish Valmet Model 78 RPK Style Rifle

Manufacturer: Valmet Inc
Model: 78-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 308 Win
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 643
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This is a RARE long barreled version of the Finnish AK series of rifles. These were made to be a copy of the Russian RPK rifles except in 308 Win. The receiver is marked "VALMET / Made in Finland" on the left side and "Valmet Inc. / Elmsford / New York", the importer on the right side. It has a fully adjustable rear sight and semi-hooded military front sight, three prong flash hider and folding carrying handle. It is equipped with the original folding bipod, 30 round magazine, wooden handguard, checkered synthetic pistol grip and wooden buttstock with a plastic Valmet buttplate. Complete with a leather sling and Fiskars knife/bayonet with a leather scabbard and cleaning kit.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only a few light handling marks and a couple of light scuffs overall. The rifle appears to have been fired very little if at all.



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