AMP gas block! The Z shuts off the gas to launch grenades, and NY opens the gas to fire standard 7.62x39 ammo. You can use a cartridge with the tip of the bullet to switch on and off. Also the front sling swivel is located at the bottom of the gas block.

 

Original barrel is 16 inches like the standard AK. The grenade launching sleeve comes on and off and has ovals cut out exposing the ports drilled into the barrel. The barrels rifling also goes all the through to the muzzle. You can feel the blast from the ports when firing!

 

The bottom of the handguard has slots cut out to help cool the barrel, also the cut out on the right side (bottom) is there to close the stock all the way in order for it to lock. Note you can see the large hole on the gas valve to use a round to help turn it. You can also see the springs inside through the front slots, which allow the handguard to move back and forth to help reduce recoil when launching grenades.

 

Here you can see the large triangular shaped handguard and the unique hand guard retainer. Also the large opening on the gas block for the cleaning rod and sling to attach. Also i think the triangular shape and movement in the handguard is to help counter recoil so it moves when firing, making it easier to control and not slip out of your hands.

 

Here you see the RSB which is basically a AMD, looking through out the whole gun you see the AMP69 was based off off the AMD.

 

Standard AMD rear sight leaf.

 

AMP 69 trunnion markings, from ones i have seen in pics, they all started with KP!

 

Here is a unique sling for the AMP and AMD. From what i hear nothing was standard and both this and the leather slings were used and found on both variants.

 

Congrats! You just made the stickys!

Great info!

 

 

The markings on the scope that range from 0 to 500 meters. The rear tab of the arrow pushes down to set the scope for the correct range of the target.

 

The unique AMP scope rail which also holds the rear sling swivel.... You can also see the larger button to fold the stock which basically looks like a flat head screw sticking out, there is a cap which goes on but most likely fell off. Ether that or some just did not have the cap.

 

It is very hard to get a good pic of the scopes reticle. Which is why my next pic is a little drawing of what its like and how it works looking through the scope. Note the bottom of these scopes is purposely foggy and not clear, you move the edge of the foggy part to line up your horizon and target... It is very awkward and im pretty sure you are to use your left eye.

 

Here is the simple pic i drew looking through the scope to a tank since i could not get a good picture.. The white on the bottom resembles the blurry/unclear section that you line up to the horizon. And the arrow lines up with the target. When doing this in person the reticle will somewhat disappear..

 

As i said some changes were made during its production. Here is a pic of a AMP showing the use of a AMD grip which could be found on later models. Early models used a unique grip found only on the AMP. I will post pics of the grip tomorrow, also i have another version of the hand guard which is more of a plastic/bakelite material.

 

This is the correct recoil guide assembly found only on the AMP variant, other countries such as Poland and Yugoslavia who used a grenade launching variant also incorporated a device to keep the dust cover from coming off. The lever prevents the dust cover/top cover from coming off in the field. When launching grenades, there is a lot more recoil then shooting standard ammunition that can cause the dust cover to pop off when launching grenades. Which is why you sometimes see in videos from conflicts the dust cover off of the gun, many times there is a grenade launcher mounted on the AK which is why its off.

 

Some pics with the early AMP grip and correct recoil guide rod assembly

 

Right side of the grip! The ledge that rests above your thumb and trigger finger is designed for right hand shooters.. For looks, cool factor, and collector reasons, i like the AMP grip more. But i actually would prefer the AMD grip, it just feels more comfortable and feels like it would have more control for the harsh recoil of grenades over the AMP grip. So i could see why they stopped using them if they did in fact stop issuing them with the AMP grip.

 

Here is close up pics of the AMP hand guard that came on it.. Its got a weird somewhat fuzzy type of texture. Not sure if its earlier or not.

 

Here is the other variant of the AMP hand guard which is a bakelite plastic material. I would think this was produced later and be more durable but i could be wrong!

 

looking down the front (muzzle end) of inside the handguard. The first ledge stops the handguard retainer when moving forward preventing the handguard from over traveling

The rear of the handguard

The hand guard retainer!! The spring rods are riveted to the hand guard retainer.

 

Simply awesome, thanks for sharing. Very interesting and with great pics too!

 

Could you ever get the gas lever disassembled? I can't take mine apart. It's tiiiiiight.

 

I actually have not tried yet, same with the stock! If i can take it apart with out damage, i will take some pics.

 

Awesome! Thanks for posting, and I'm happy that you found the correct recoil spring guide.

interesting on the gasblock sling loop/cleaning rod hole. I've seen two versions, one where it's two holes and one where it's a large opening like yours

 

Thanks, and you're welcome!! Happy to show others so that they can hopefully learn something new about this variant... And thats interesting, did not know that. Ill have to look for a pic of one to add here. Or even if you have pic of it, feel free to post it.