Fluted Gas Piston?

The Russian first model (Type 1 Receiver) had them and a few spilled over a little into the second model (Type II receiver). I am not sure who else made them I have not seen any in any Russian AK made after 1952 though.

Nice part.

You've found a bolt carrier for the Soviet Type 1 and early Type 2 AK-47's.

By 1954, at least, they had decided that the flutes were unnecessary and gone to the common round piston, since that's what is in my Type 2 kit.

Oh that's cool!!

Thanks for the info guys.

That's just cool enough that I would use a different 922(r) part to keep it.

Anyone know what the purpose of the hole on the bottom of the carrier is?

What is the value of a carrier like this, I don't think I have ever seen one forsale from a retailer?

Probly a water vent.

Brick

Donka said:

What is the value of a carrier like this, I don't think I have ever seen one for sale from a retailer?

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dont even think about it.

I would imagine that this would be one of those *Really* damn rare items that you ought not part with.

regular russian military stuff is going for absurd prices...that would go for more.

10Gauge said:

Donka said:

What is the value of a carrier like this, I don't think I have ever seen one for sale from a retailer?

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dont even think about it.

I would imagine that this would be one of those *Really* damn rare items that you ought not part with.

regular russian military stuff is going for absurd prices...that would go for more.

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I really like the style of the type 1 piston. Now, after looking at it for a while, the later type 2's, 3's and AKM pistons look weird to me. I definitly want to hang on to it.

What I would like to do is clean it up and "display" it in my safe. There is some old "black/grey stains" on the part of the carrier that is seen when installed in the rifle... How can I bring back the luster? I tried some CLP and a tooth brush, but it didn't come off.

That is a beautiful kit you have there fred_ex :smile: Where did you guys find the T2 kits??

Here is a pretty cool page I stumbled upon, check it out :wink:

http://browningmgs.com/T2T3/Kalashnikov.htm

I forgot to put in my first post the hole is a "bleed" for air, excess oil and probably water.

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I forgot to put in my first post the hole is a "bleed" for air, excess oil and probably water.

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Very interesting, thanks for the info.

I have one. Northridge sold a bunch a few years ago.

I have one. Northridge sold a bunch of kits type II a few years ago.

TheRealSundance said:

I have one. Northridge sold a bunch of kits type II a few years ago.

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What condition was the kit you got from them in and what did they charge?

How many Type 1 & Type 2 parts kits do you guys think were brought into country?

What a Deal for $199-$249

Your build is Awesome too

Nice kit you have there TRS :twisted: