Maadi
Post Ban Imported AK47 (AKM)
One
of the more interesting AK47 styles available to collectors
is the Maadi from Egypt
. These (mostly)
high quality AK47s are made on Factories that come from Russia,
the mother of the AK47. Many of their parts and materials
also originate with Russia and Germany which is another manufacturer
of high quality AK47. The Maadi rife is very close to a
'real' AK47, of course they are semi-automatic and many were
imported during the Assault Weapons Ban, so they have no
bayonet lug, welded on muzzle nuts or no threads at all,
and a really uncomfortable thumbhole stock. As long as you
pay attention to 922r it's possible to convert these back
into more appealing AK47s with traditional pistol grip, muzzle
devices, etc. Enjoy these pictures and short review
of this unique and increasingly rare style of AK47 (AKM) At
the time we write
this these Maadis are available at Tucson Guns, in Tucson,
Arizona

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The
Maadi Ak47 post ban style almost as it was imported
(may have different lower handguard) with it's sling
and magazine, a sight that is getting to be more
rare each day. Many of these Maadi Aks were shot
(a lot) and are now worn out, or were taken apart
to build other types of AK47 on their receiver (very
high quality)

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A
few pictures of the Maadi
AK47 receiver

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These
are some of the best AKM receivers out there. Many
collectors use these receivers to build other types
(clones) of AK47 or AKM used throughout the
world

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Post
ban Ak47s were imported with the muzzle nut welded
on, or with a non threaded barrel. It's hard to believe
this was a requirement by federal law...

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The
Egyptian symbol on the rear sight block is an easy
way to tell a Maadi AK47

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This
post-ban style Maadi was imported
by ACC / NTRAC of Knoxville,TN

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The
very poorly made thumbhole stock which is unique
to the Maadi imports during 'the ban'. These were
required for the 'new' (at the time) assault
weapons ban. It's rumored that these stocks were made at
the last minute and if you ever get the chance to
hold one, you'll see they are not very comfortable
at all. Most people change them out,
remember be
aware of 922r of course

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A
Maadi and a German AK47 clone built on a Maadi.
See picture below for the inspiration for this German
clone build

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A Maadi and a German AK47 clone built on
a Maadi.
See picture below for the inspiration for this German
clone build

These AK47s are for
sale at Tucson Guns**
( **not the one from the last
photo..)

Tucson
Guns & Western Artifacts
8556 E. Broadway
520-722-6886
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