I finally have a 30 round magazine that fits this AMD-65 just right. Its still a bit snug to get in and out, but it actually locks into place and can be removed much easier than my old Polish Radoms.
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This is a FEG AMD-65- a Hungarian derivative of the Soviet stamped receiver AKM rifle. This particular rifle that I own is built on a US made receiver and has the US built trigger parts (as part of compliance with US firearms laws). The barrel is the original 12.5" unit but has a 4" muzzle brake extension to make it legal to own without a SBR (short barrel rifle) license. The wood grips did exist, but were very rare compared to the all black grips that most AMD-65's sport.
During the Cold War when Hungary was allied with the USSR, the AMD-65's were issued to paratroops and tankers, their shorter 12.5" barrels being ideal for compactness compared to the full size AKM-63 that the regular Hungarian infantry was equipped with. The -65's served until the early 1990's until retired and replaced by the cheaper AK-63. Many -65's have since found their way into the hands of the Afghan Army and private military contractors due to their compactness, and ease of finding 7.62x39mm ammo.
For some info:
This is a FEG AMD-65- a Hungarian derivative of the Soviet stamped receiver AKM rifle. This particular rifle that I own is built on a US made receiver and has the US built trigger parts (as part of compliance with US firearms laws). The barrel is the original 12.5" unit but has a 4" muzzle brake extension to make it legal to own without a SBR (short barrel rifle) license. The wood grips did exist, but were very rare compared to the all black grips that most AMD-65's sport.
During the Cold War when Hungary was allied with the USSR, the AMD-65's were issued to paratroops and tankers, their shorter 12.5" barrels being ideal for compactness compared to the full size AKM-63 that the regular Hungarian infantry was equipped with. The -65's served until the early 1990's until retired and replaced by the cheaper AK-63. Many -65's have since found their way into the hands of the Afghan Army and private military contractors due to their compactness, and ease of finding 7.62x39mm ammo.
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Meh, decent price for what you got. I was in Ohio and there was a Yogoslovial AK with 60 round drum and a wooden front grip for about $400. Had the fold over wire stock, was in great condition. But my grampa is against AK's because he doesn't like the 7.62mm round. I got a 1911 ,22 for $300 tho. Not a bad little plinker
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