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I succumbed to the horrible little voices in my head and purchased a rifle built on an Bulgarian receiver and a Russian parts kit. My mate will now probably shoot me with it when/if she finds out.
I included some quick photos of it but I'm at odds with the original purpose of the purchase was. I was originally going to make a North Korean Type 58 out of it since I have a bayonet, sling, and magazine for it. And have a worn rear sight I'll later etch on to turn into North Korean. It needs some touching-up as I've got to work on the side sling swivel and muzzle nut detent. But from photos I have and seeing several in-person, I'm happy with keeping the furniture as-is (will later put a more color-matching pistol grip on it).
However, it's Russian appearance and parts is really steering me to leave it Russian. I don't mean to sound snobbish as a lot of folks would kill for a Russian Type III clone, but I'm on the fence about what to do and could use a little advice from any folks here. Here's a few quick photos:
I included some quick photos of it but I'm at odds with the original purpose of the purchase was. I was originally going to make a North Korean Type 58 out of it since I have a bayonet, sling, and magazine for it. And have a worn rear sight I'll later etch on to turn into North Korean. It needs some touching-up as I've got to work on the side sling swivel and muzzle nut detent. But from photos I have and seeing several in-person, I'm happy with keeping the furniture as-is (will later put a more color-matching pistol grip on it).
However, it's Russian appearance and parts is really steering me to leave it Russian. I don't mean to sound snobbish as a lot of folks would kill for a Russian Type III clone, but I'm on the fence about what to do and could use a little advice from any folks here. Here's a few quick photos:

