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Lot 1914: Valmet Inc 78-Rifle 308

Scarce Pre-Ban Finnish Valmet Model 78 RPK Style Rifle with Bipod

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 1914: Valmet Inc 78-Rifle 308

Scarce Pre-Ban Finnish Valmet Model 78 RPK Style Rifle with Bipod

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

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

Manufacturer: Valmet Inc
Model: 78-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 308
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: synthetic
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5654
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 319
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This is the rare long barreled version of the Finnish AK series of rifles manufactured between 1976 and 1986. These were 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 underside inside of the trigger guard. It has a fully adjustable rear sight and semi-hooded military front sight, three prong flash hider and spring loaded folding carrying handle. It is equipped with the original folding bipod, a 20 round magazine, wooden hand guard, checkered synthetic pistol grip and wooden buttstock with a plastic Valmet buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 98% plus original parkerized finish with some scattered scratches and minor wear marks. The stock set is also excellent with some scattered minor dings and dents and a crack at the top of the buttplate. Mechanically fine.



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