First I ever heard of only 7.62x39 barrels being only chrome lined... pretty positive every chicom had hammer forged chrome lined barrels...What an Awesome Uncle....damn!
I agree with GoNoGo,
It also has the /66\ arsenal trunnion marking and the Norinco star stamp near on the side (some had them underneath, by the mag-well, others not at all)
The correct sight block adds desirability. Non-Chrome lined barrel - as only Chinese versions in 7.62 cal were lined. This is a slightly more desirable of the Post ban models.
It may have threads under the muzzle cap for the proper slanted muzzle brake, the fact its "capped" and probably tack welded on, means there is a really good chance.
Looks like it may have original double hook trigger group in the 1 pic, if so, leave it!
Its one of the best factory FCGs out there and very sought after.
Better value will come, if its has numbers matching on the major components (trunnion, bolt, bolt carrier being the the priority, followed by others if possible (gas tube, selector, etc)
I don't recall if its factory Norinco furniture put on for ban era importation, aftermarket put on to distribute them by the importer or what, but a genuine blonde chu wood set will put ya back several hundred $$ but would be worth every penny. Green web Chinese sling (amazon) would round it out nicely and really give it a more authentic look & feel.
If you want to go all in on the correct original bits & pieces, Original flat back blued steel mags, probably a black non-military bayonet, green square plastic oil bottle and various green canvas mag pouches/chest rig would complete the kit. All of these things are out there to grab while ya still can. Original Chinese AK cleaning kits are elusive, simply because the Mak90's & NHM91's never had a place for them, so not nearly as many came in with them included as the guns themselves and those that did were often lost or failed to travel with the guns ownership chain.
Everything Chinese AK has climbed in value of recent years and while yours is not a pre-ban, it sits nicely in among the post ban configurations and can easily be brought back to more original configuration if you so desire...
Inherited Norinco 5.56
So my uncle gave me a rifle and said I can keep it or sell it and to be honest I know a little about them but not a lot. It’s a Norinco Mak 90 in 5.56.
Now I always hear things like”pre-ban” and I know values change but I honestly lack the knowledge about the value of this rifle and how I would even label it if I was to sell it.
attached are some pics if anyone can give me a better understanding of the history of this rifle and value I would appreciate it.
btw it is straightcut receiver and the homemade wine is not for sale.
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Now I always hear things like”pre-ban” and I know values change but I honestly lack the knowledge about the value of this rifle and how I would even label it if I was to sell it.
attached are some pics if anyone can give me a better understanding of the history of this rifle and value I would appreciate it.
btw it is straightcut receiver and the homemade wine is not for sale.
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The .223 cal Chinese type 84 was never intended for any military use.
China never even used the .223 round, in anything for themselves.
The 84s was specifically made for what the Chinese called "commercial export" for U.S. consumers, thus they realized there was zero need to chrome line the barrels - at some point.
As far I recall it all, (I could be wrong, I almost always post from near 60yrs of stored firearms memory, not search to find the 1 internet post to support my stance)
That all of the Pre-ban barrels in .223 and many of the post bans had chrome lined barrels, but some of the late post bans absolutely did not, for the above reasons.
Op rifle may have it, or it may not. Pics would confirm either way. My current 84s (still a kit) also has a chrome lined barrel, but its a pre-ban.
I stated that because it does look like a late ban model to me.
Forgive me if I assumed so in my initial reply and if the above recollection is actually proven to be incorrect, then I will retract my statement - for the record - and of course for the forums fact checkers...( no reference to you Indykid - we're good!
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There is a lot of misconception here regarding "late ban models" and "commercial only". The Type 84 series has been exported to the Sudan and is in use by their police forces and thus is not a commercial only item. Sure, the 84S was limited to semi-auto only, but just like the 7.62 Type 56 rifles these were built to military specification. All featured chrome lined, hammer forged barrels and if one escaped from the factory without its lining, this would be an anomaly - not the rule. (I am not aware of a Chinese small arm from this era that did not feature chrome lining). Even after they switched to the BWK-92 model, the bores remained chromed - it would make no sense to change their entire barrel making process for a commercial run.The .223 cal Chinese type 84 was never intended for any military use.
China never even used the .223 round, in anything for themselves.
The 84s was specifically made for what the Chinese called "commercial export" for U.S. consumers, thus they realized there was zero need to chrome line the barrels - at some point.
As far I recall it all, (I could be wrong, I almost always post from near 60yrs of stored firearms memory, not search to find the 1 internet post to support my stance)
That all of the Pre-ban barrels in .223 and many of the post bans had chrome lined barrels, but some of the late post bans absolutely did not, for the above reasons.
Op rifle may have it, or it may not. Pics would confirm either way. My current 84s (still a kit) also has a chrome lined barrel, but its a pre-ban.
I stated that because it does look like a late ban model to me.
Forgive me if I assumed so in my initial reply and if the above recollection is actually proven to be incorrect, then I will retract my statement - for the record - and of course for the forums fact checkers...( no reference to you Indykid - we're good!
Five of five of my 84S series including MAK-90 variants have chrome bores. Aside from that, the OPs rifle is a pre-ban that was caught in customs and revised to MAK-90 designation, that would put its production date at 1989. It absolutely should have a chrome lined barrel.
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