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I plan to build a Bulgarian parts kit into a AK74M clone.
I have gathered the following authentic parts:
1. I have the correct Russian poly furniture and folding hardware.
2. I have the correct Russian muzzle brake.
3. I have the correct rear sight inbound.
4. I have a 2005 OTK-dated sling.
5. I have a current issue drop case and mag pouch.
6. I have a plum-black Izh mag.
7. I have the current issue optics rail.
8. I have the proper top cover.
9. I have a black Izhmash bayo that I believe I can re-activate.
My plan for US parts are:
1. NDS/DCI AK74 premium receiver when available
2. US piston
3. US FCG
4. US pistol grip or US mag part
I plan to have the:
1. Trunnion re-marked with Izhmash arsenal mark and 2005 date code.
2. Receiver marked with the appropriate cyrillic selector markings.
Other features I plan to include:
1. The mysterious "third rivet" - at the bottom of the picture
2. Rounded riveting area on the trigger guard - pictured to the right
3. Beveled relief cut on the carrier - bottom of the picture
4. Somehow modify the existing Bulgarian barrel parts to have appropriate "dimples" - as pictured
NOW - what I need suggestions on is how to work in the "third rivet" and the barrel part dimples.
Use a dremel or drill for the barrel parts and just cut in a light dimple?
Could another rivet be squashed and welded on to give the appearance of the "third rivet"?
Any other suggestions to complete the authenticity of this build will be much appreciated. This one is going to be the jewel of my collection. (Until I can buy a Class III FA, anyway)
(***Photo and info credit to the Tantal/Ekie guide*** http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/variants.html )
I have gathered the following authentic parts:
1. I have the correct Russian poly furniture and folding hardware.
2. I have the correct Russian muzzle brake.
3. I have the correct rear sight inbound.
4. I have a 2005 OTK-dated sling.
5. I have a current issue drop case and mag pouch.
6. I have a plum-black Izh mag.
7. I have the current issue optics rail.
8. I have the proper top cover.
9. I have a black Izhmash bayo that I believe I can re-activate.
My plan for US parts are:
1. NDS/DCI AK74 premium receiver when available
2. US piston
3. US FCG
4. US pistol grip or US mag part
I plan to have the:
1. Trunnion re-marked with Izhmash arsenal mark and 2005 date code.
2. Receiver marked with the appropriate cyrillic selector markings.
Other features I plan to include:
1. The mysterious "third rivet" - at the bottom of the picture

2. Rounded riveting area on the trigger guard - pictured to the right

3. Beveled relief cut on the carrier - bottom of the picture

4. Somehow modify the existing Bulgarian barrel parts to have appropriate "dimples" - as pictured


NOW - what I need suggestions on is how to work in the "third rivet" and the barrel part dimples.
Use a dremel or drill for the barrel parts and just cut in a light dimple?
Could another rivet be squashed and welded on to give the appearance of the "third rivet"?
Any other suggestions to complete the authenticity of this build will be much appreciated. This one is going to be the jewel of my collection. (Until I can buy a Class III FA, anyway)
(***Photo and info credit to the Tantal/Ekie guide*** http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/variants.html )