Yugo
M92 (Krink), from Arms of America
Lancaster Underfold AK47 w / Fake tube
suppressor
We had
a chance to see one of the Yugo M92 Zastava (Krink)
re-built by Lancaster Arms,
in Arizona. This one was supplied
to us by a distributor for Lancaster, Arms,
in Arizona also
in Arizona. Arms
of America is a sponsor of ours
and they supplied this very cool carbine for us
to do a review. Lets take a closer look at this short
version of the AK47 in 7.62x39

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This
is described by the manufacturer as: Yugo
Krinkoff, Lancaster Underfold w / Fake tube suppressor Stock
No: 9000, Price $1,195.00
(although Arms of America sells
it a bit cheaper)

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Further description from the manufacturer: 1
mm Stamped NoDac Spud Receiver, Chrome
lined Barrel, Solid
trigger pin retainer, Polished bolt carrier,
Recoil Buffer supplied,
Single Hook Trigger
group,
Finish Gun- Kote over
Parkerized metal,
Black Oxide or Military
Gray Parkerized finish available at
no extra charge,
30 round magazine

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Here's
what Arms,
in Arizona has to say about them on their
website: Yugoslavian Krinkov
Under Folding AK47 Rifle, 7.62 x 39, semi auto, these
rifles feature original imported Krinkov AK parts
built on a fully heat treated Global Trades or Nodak
Spud 1mm stamped Under-fold Receiver. Features a
chrome lined barrel and parkerized and baked on epoxy
Moly-Kote semi-finish black. Comes with a Life time
warranty, Tapco G2 fire control group, wood handguards,
barrel extension to bring the barrel to legal lenght,
under folder stock, sling, and a 30 round mag. Built
by Lancaster. This item must ship to a Federal
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These
are built with a shorter barrel than is legal in
the United States, so a 'fake' suppressor is attached
permanently which brings the length out to legal
measurement (16.5" or so). The shortened barrel
makes for shorter handguards too, which is why 'Krink'
furniture doesn't fit 'regular size' AK47s and AKMs

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The
writing on the receiver is on the side. Many collectors
frown at that, but most shooters could care less.
In any case it's fairly small and easy to overlook
(except in close up pictures). note the fit
and finish
of this rifle, very high quality in my opinion

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The
safety in the 'on' (up) and 'off' (down) positions.
The safety fits well with the receiver cover, another
sign of a good build

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Built
on a Global Trades (Armory USA) 1mm receiver. So
no 'F' or "S" for 'Fire" and "Safety".
The safety
has a cut out to hold the bolt back, and an extra
tab to aid in switching the safety on and off

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Two
shots of the 'hinge' that holds the receiver cover
to the front trunnion. Since it uses a hinge the
top cover can't be lost. It's also in the way sometimes
during cleaning. Also it makes the receiver cover
more sturdy, and allows the rear sight to be moved
back on the receiver cover to be closer to the shooters
eye

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The
front and rear sights have 'night sights' that flip
up and provide three BRIGHT green dots to aid in
acquiring a target in low (or no) light. Bringing
the rear sight to the rear also creates a longer
sight distance which typically
aids in accurate shooting

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Two
easy to spot features tell us this is a Yugoslavian
version of an AK, the three slots in eh handguards
(most AKMs and AK47s have just two slots) and the
pistol grip. It's a unique shape and material for
AKMs of the time. Many US made copies of this style
are now available because this is a comfortable grip!

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A
few more shots of the 'fake can' and front handguards

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And
a few closing shots of the great little AK47 style
carbine. These would make an excellent choose to
SBR. See another review of ours where we show an SBR
(legally short) go head to head with a standard AK47
WASR-10
and Yugo M92
The
WASR-10 is a standard fixed stock,
full length version. The Yugo Krink AKS-47U
is a SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) an NFA
item that requires a background check and
a $200 federal tax to shorten the barrel

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Yugoslavian Krinkov Under Folding
AK47 Rifle, 7.62 x 39, semi auto, these rifles feature
original imported Krinkov AK parts built on a fully
heat treated Global Trades or Nodak Spud 1mm stamped
Under-fold Receiver. Features a chrome lined barrel
and parkerized and baked on epoxy Moly-Kote semi-finish
black. Comes with a Life time warranty, Tapco G2 fire
control group, wood handguards, barrel extension to
bring the barrel to legal length, under folder stock,
sling, and a 30 round mag. Built
by Lancaster. This item must ship to a Federal
Firearms Licensed Dealer. |
Arms
of America, LLC
Business
hours: 8:30
- 4:00
Monday through Friday
(623)-444-2573
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